What is the cheapest way to get from Leicester Square Station to Elephant and Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Leicester Square Station to Elephant and Castle is to subway via Leicester Square Station which costs £2 - £3 and takes 14 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Leicester Square Station to Elephant and Castle?

The fastest way to get from Leicester Square Station to Elephant and Castle is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs £12 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester Square Station and Elephant and Castle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Southampton Street / Covent Garden and arriving at Elephant & Castle / London Rd. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

Is there a direct train between Leicester Square Station and Elephant and Castle?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Charing Cross station station and arriving at Elephant & Castle station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

How far is it from Leicester Square Station to Elephant and Castle?

The distance between Leicester Square Station and Elephant and Castle is 2 miles.

Where do I catch the Leicester Square Station to Elephant and Castle bus from?

Leicester Square Station to Elephant and Castle bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Southampton Street / Covent Garden station.

Where do I catch the Leicester Square Station to Elephant and Castle train from?

Leicester Square Station to Elephant and Castle train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Charing Cross station.

Where does the Leicester Square Station to Elephant and Castle bus arrive?

Leicester Square Station to Elephant and Castle bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Elephant & Castle / London Rd station.

How do I get a train ticket from Leicester Square Station to Elephant and Castle?

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Leicester Square Station to Elephant and Castle

Q: How do I travel from Leicester Square Station to Elephant and Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Leicester Square Station to Elephant and Castle without a car is to subway which takes 10 min and costs £2 - £4.

Q: How long does it take to get from Leicester Square Station to Elephant and Castle?

It takes approximately 10 min to get from Leicester Square Station to Elephant and Castle, including transfers.

There are 7 ways to get from Leicester Square Station to Elephant and Castle by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Charing Cross station to Elephant & Castle stationBakerloo
10 min
£3–4
Line 176 bus via Southampton Street / Covent Garden
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southampton Street / Covent Garden to Elephant & Castle / London Rd176 / ...
18 min
£1–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Leicester Square Station to Elephant and Castle2.1 mi
7 min
£12–16
Walk
1. Take the foot from Leicester Square Station to Elephant and Castle1.8 mi
35 min
Subway via Leicester Square Station
1. Take the subway from Charing Cross station to Elephant & Castle stationBakerloo
14 min
£2–3
Line 176 bus
1. Take the bus from Leicester Square to Elephant & Castle / London Rd176
22 min
£1–13
Line 159 bus
1. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square to Kennington Road / Imperial War MuseumN109 / ...
23 min

Leicester Square Station to Elephant and Castle by subway

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Distance: 1.8 mi
Duration: 10 min

What companies run services between Leicester Square Station, Greater London, England and Elephant and Castle, Greater London, England?

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Charing Cross station to Elephant & Castle station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £1 and the journey takes 8 min. Alternatively, Go Ahead London operates a bus from Southampton Street / Covent Garden to Elephant & Castle / London Rd every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £1–10 and the journey takes 12 min.

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