There are 6 ways to get from Putney to Eltham by subway, train, bus, ferry, 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 East Putney station to Cannon Street stationsubway District
- Take the train from London Cannon Street to Elthamtrain London Cannon Street - London Cannon Street / ...
1h 6m£6–12Drive 13.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Putney to Elthamcar 13.9 mi
37 min£4–5Line 37 bus, train
- Take the bus from St John's Avenue to Peckham Rye Stationbus 37
- Take the train from Peckham Rye to Elthamtrain London Victoria - Gravesend / ...
1h 42m£5–55Ferry, line 161 bus
- Take the ferry from Putney Pier to North Greenwich Pierferry Rb6
- Take the bus from North Greenwich Station to Eltham Church / Court Yardbus 161
2h 38mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Putney to Elthamtaxi 13.9 mi
37 min£55–75Line 37 bus, line 321 bus
- Take the bus from Putney Station to Peckham Bus Stationbus 37
- Take the bus from New Cross Gate Station to Eltham High Street / Passey Placebus 321 / ...
1h 50m£4–86
Putney to Eltham by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Putney to Eltham is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 37 min.
The fastest way to get from Putney to Eltham is to taxi which takes 37 min and costs £55 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Putney station to Eltham. However, there are services departing from Putney Station and arriving at Eltham High Street / Passey Place via Peckham Post Office and New Cross Gate Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Putney station to Eltham. However, there are services departing from East Putney station and arriving at Eltham via London Cannon Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.
The distance between Putney and Eltham is 16 miles. The road distance is 14 miles.
The best way to get from Putney to Eltham without a car is to subway and train which takes 1h 6m and costs £6 - £12.
It takes approximately 1h 6m to get from Putney to Eltham, including transfers.
Putney to Eltham bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Putney Station.
Putney to Eltham train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from East Putney station.
Putney to Eltham bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Peckham Bus Station.
What companies run services between Putney, England and Eltham, England?
You can take a bus from Putney Station to Eltham High Street / Passey Place via Peckham Bus Station, Peckham Post Office, and New Cross Gate Station in around 1h 50m.
Rome2Rio's guide to London Underground (Tube)
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from East Putney station to Cannon Street station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Off Peak
- £2–4
- Peak
- £2–4
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from London Cannon Street to Eltham
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Peckham Rye to Eltham
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Anytime Day SIngle
- £3–5
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from St John's Avenue to Peckham Rye Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–50
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–50
Bus from Putney Station to Peckham Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–55
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–55
Bus from New Cross Gate Station to Eltham High Street / Passey Place
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–27
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–27
Bus from North Greenwich Station to Eltham Church / Court Yard
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Phone
- 020 7001 2200
- sales@thamesclippers.com
- Website
- thamesclippers.com
Ferry from Putney Pier to North Greenwich Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.thamesclippers.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- £55–75
Putney Cabs Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3603 5257
- Website
- putneycabsairporttransfers.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Putney to Eltham train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Cannon Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Putney to Eltham is 14 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Putney to Eltham.
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