What is the cheapest way to get from Hammersmith to Elephant and Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Hammersmith to Elephant and Castle is to line 148 bus which costs £2 and takes 1h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hammersmith to Elephant and Castle?

The fastest way to get from Hammersmith to Elephant and Castle is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs £29 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Hammersmith and Elephant and Castle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Shepherd's Bush and arriving at Elephant & Castle / London Rd. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Hammersmith and Elephant and Castle?

No, there is no direct train from Hammersmith to Elephant and Castle station. However, there are services departing from Hammersmith and arriving at Elephant & Castle station via Embankment station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27 min.

How far is it from Hammersmith to Elephant and Castle?

The distance between Hammersmith and Elephant and Castle is 7 miles. The road distance is 6.1 miles.

How do I travel from Hammersmith to Elephant and Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Hammersmith to Elephant and Castle without a car is to subway which takes 27 min and costs £3 - £5.

How long does it take to get from Hammersmith to Elephant and Castle?

It takes approximately 27 min to get from Hammersmith to Elephant and Castle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hammersmith to Elephant and Castle bus from?

Hammersmith to Elephant and Castle bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, depart from Hammersmith Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Hammersmith to Elephant and Castle train from?

Hammersmith to Elephant and Castle train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Hammersmith station.

Where does the Hammersmith to Elephant and Castle bus arrive?

Hammersmith to Elephant and Castle bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, arrive at Haymarket / Jermyn Street station.

Where does the Hammersmith to Elephant and Castle train arrive?

Hammersmith to Elephant and Castle train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Embankment station.

Can I drive from Hammersmith to Elephant and Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Hammersmith to Elephant and Castle is 6 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Hammersmith to Elephant and Castle.

Where can I stay near Elephant and Castle?

There are 20309+ hotels available in Elephant and Castle.

Hammersmith to Elephant and Castle - 6 ways to travel via subway, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Hammersmith to Elephant and Castle by subway, bus, taxi, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Hammersmith to Embankment stationDistrict
2. Take the subway from Embankment station to Elephant & Castle stationBakerloo
27 min
£3–4
Drive 6.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Hammersmith to Elephant and Castle6.1 mi
19 min
£2–3
Bus, line 12 bus
1. Take the bus from Hammersmith Bus Station to Haymarket / Jermyn Street9 / ...
2. Take the bus from Haymarket / Charles II Street to Elephant & Castle / London Rd12
57 min
£3–37
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hammersmith to Elephant and Castle6.1 mi
19 min
£29–35
Line 148 bus
1. Take the bus from Shepherd's Bush to Elephant & Castle / London Rd148
1h 1m
£2
Line 211 bus, line 344 bus
1. Take the bus from Hammersmith Bus Station to Battersea Power Station station211
2. Take the bus from Battersea Power Station station to E & C / Newington Causeway344
1h 10m

Hammersmith to Elephant and Castle by subway

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Distance: 6.8 mi
Duration: 27 min

What companies run services between Hammersmith, England and Elephant and Castle, Greater London, England?

You can take a subway from Hammersmith to Elephant & Castle station via Embankment station in around 27 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hammersmith Bus Station to Elephant & Castle / London Rd via Haymarket / Jermyn Street and Haymarket / Charles II Street in around 57 min.

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