There are 5 ways to get from Highgate to Thamesmead by subway, train, 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, train
best- Take the subway from Highgate to Moorgate stationNorthern
- Take the train from Liverpool Street Station to Abbey WoodElizabeth
46 min£9–12Subway, bus
cheapest- Take the subway from Highgate to Elephant & Castle stationNorthern
- Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Thamesmead / Carlyle RoadN1
2h 2m£3–79Taxi
- Take the taxi from Highgate to Thamesmead16.9 mi
42 min£70–85Drive 16.9 mi
- Drive from Highgate to Thamesmead16.9 mi
42 min£5–7Line 63 bus, line 177 bus
- Take the bus from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Peckham Post Office63 / ...
- Take the bus from Peckham Post Office to Thamesmead / Carlyle Road177
2h 46m
Highgate to Thamesmead by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Highgate to Thamesmead is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 42 min.
The fastest way to get from Highgate to Thamesmead is to taxi which takes 42 min and costs £70 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Highgate to Thamesmead. However, there are services departing from Highgate School / Hampstead Lane and arriving at Thamesmead / Carlyle Road via King's Cross St. Pancras station and Peckham Post Office. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Highgate to Thamesmead. However, there are services departing from Highgate and arriving at Abbey Wood via Liverpool Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46 min.
The distance between Highgate and Thamesmead is 17 miles. The road distance is 17 miles.
The best way to get from Highgate to Thamesmead without a car is to subway and train which takes 46 min and costs £9 - £12.
It takes approximately 46 min to get from Highgate to Thamesmead, including transfers.
Highgate to Thamesmead bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from King's Cross St. Pancras station.
Highgate to Thamesmead train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Highgate station.
Highgate to Thamesmead bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Peckham Post Office station.
What companies run services between Highgate, Greater London, England and Thamesmead, England?
You can take a bus from Highgate School / Hampstead Lane to Thamesmead / Carlyle Road via King's Cross St. Pancras station and Peckham Post Office in around 2h 46m.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Highgate to Moorgate station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £2–4
Subway from Highgate to Elephant & Castle station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Off Peak
- £2–4
- Peak
- £2–4
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Liverpool Street Station to Abbey Wood
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–8
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Thamesmead / Carlyle Road
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–75
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–75
- Phone
- +44 20 7788 8550
- customer.care@abellio.co.uk
- Website
- transportukbus.com
Bus from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Peckham Post Office
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Website
- https://www.transportukbus.com/
Bus from Peckham Post Office to Thamesmead / Carlyle Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- £70–85
Minicabs North London
- Phone
- +44 208 226 5472
- Website
- minicabsnorthlondon.co.uk
Finchley Cabs Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3918 5249
- Website
- finchleyairporttransfers.co.uk
Haringey Minicabs Cars
- Phone
- +44 020 3051 7546
- Website
- haringeyminicabscars.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Highgate to Thamesmead train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Moorgate station.
Yes, the driving distance between Highgate to Thamesmead is 17 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Highgate to Thamesmead.
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