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How to get fromPlumstead to Elephant and Castleby train, bus, taxi or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Plumstead to Elephant and Castle by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Plumstead to London BridgetrainRainham / ...
    25 min
    £3–13
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Heavitree Road to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Roadbus53 / ...
    1h 5m
    £1–60
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Plumstead to Elephant and Castletaxi8.9 mi
    22 min
    £40–50
  4. Drive 8.9 mi

    1. Drive from Plumstead to Elephant and Castlecar8.9 mi
    22 min
    £3–4

Plumstead to Elephant and Castle by train

Calendar950Weekly Trains
Duration25 minAverage Duration
Ticket£3Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Thameslink operates a train from Plumstead to London Bridge hourly. Tickets cost £3–13 and the journey takes 25 min. Southeastern also services this route every 15 minutes. Alternatively, Stagecoach London operates a bus from Heavitree Road to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Go Ahead London also services this route hourly.

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