What is the cheapest way to get from London to Shortlands?

The cheapest way to get from London to Shortlands is to bus which costs £3 and takes 50 min.

What is the fastest way to get from London to Shortlands?

The fastest way to get from London to Shortlands is to train which takes 26 min and costs £5 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between London and Shortlands?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Whitehall / Trafalgar Square and arriving at Den Close. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.

Is there a direct train between London and Shortlands?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Victoria and arriving at Shortlands. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.

How far is it from London to Shortlands?

The distance between London and Shortlands is 10 miles. The road distance is 10.9 miles.

How do I travel from London to Shortlands without a car?

The best way to get from London to Shortlands without a car is to train which takes 26 min and costs £5 - £12.

How long does it take to get from London to Shortlands?

The train from London Victoria to Shortlands takes 26 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the London to Shortlands bus from?

London to Shortlands bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from Whitehall / Trafalgar Square station.

Where do I catch the London to Shortlands train from?

London to Shortlands train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from London Victoria station.

Train or bus from London to Shortlands?

The best way to get from London to Shortlands is to train which takes 26 min and costs £5 - £12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 and takes 50 min.

Where does the London to Shortlands bus arrive?

London to Shortlands bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Den Close station.

Where does the London to Shortlands train arrive?

London to Shortlands train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Shortlands station.

Can I drive from London to Shortlands?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Shortlands is 11 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from London to Shortlands.

How do I get a train ticket from London to Shortlands?

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Where can I stay near Shortlands?

There are 19262+ hotels available in Shortlands.

London to Shortlands - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from London to Shortlands by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Shortlandstrain London Victoria - Orpington / ...
26 min
£5–12
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Whitehall / Trafalgar Square to Den Closebus N3
50 min
£3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from London to Shortlandstaxi 10.8 mi
30 min
£45–60
Drive 10.8 mi
1. Drive from London to Shortlandscar 10.8 mi
30 min
£3–4

London to Shortlands by train

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Distance: 9.9 mi
Duration: 26 min

What companies run services between London, England and Shortlands, England?

Southeastern operates a train from London Victoria to Shortlands every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £7–8 and the journey takes 26 min. Thameslink also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, Abellio London operates a bus from Whitehall / Trafalgar Square to Den Close hourly, and the journey takes 50 min. Stagecoach London also services this route hourly.

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