There are 6 ways to get from Ruislip to Eltham by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Subway, train
best- Take the subway from Ruislip station to Finchley Road stationsubway
- Take the subway from Finchley Road station to London Bridge stationsubway
- Take the train from London Bridge to Elthamtrain
1h 10m£7–15Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ruislip to Trafalgar Squarebus N118
- Take the bus from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross to Eltham High Street / Roper Streetbus N21
2h 48m£3–67Drive 24.9 mi
- Drive from Ruislip to Elthamcar 24.9 mi
57 min£7–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ruislip to Elthamtaxi 24.9 mi
57 min£60–75Subway, line 161 bus
- Take the subway from Ruislip station to Baker Street stationsubway Metropolitan
- Take the bus from North Greenwich Station to Eltham Church / Court Yardbus 161
1h 50m£7–10Line 114 bus, train, line 161 bus
- Take the bus from Ruislip to Mill Hill Broadwaybus 114
- Take the train from Mill Hill Broadway to Charltontrain
- Take the bus from Woolwich Road / Gallions Road to Eltham Church / Court Yardbus 161
3h 14m£14–24
Ruislip to Eltham by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ruislip to Eltham is to drive which costs £6 - £9 and takes 57 min.
The fastest way to get from Ruislip to Eltham is to drive which takes 57 min and costs £6 - £9.
No, there is no direct bus from Ruislip to Eltham. However, there are services departing from Ruislip and arriving at Eltham High Street / Roper Street via Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Ruislip station to Eltham. However, there are services departing from Ruislip station and arriving at Eltham via Finchley Road station and London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
The distance between Ruislip and Eltham is 25 miles. The road distance is 25.1 miles.
The best way to get from Ruislip to Eltham without a car is to subway and train which takes 1h 10m and costs £6 - £16.
It takes approximately 1h 10m to get from Ruislip to Eltham, including transfers.
Ruislip to Eltham bus services, operated by First Bus London, depart from Ruislip station.
Ruislip to Eltham train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Ruislip station.
Ruislip to Eltham bus services, operated by First Bus London, arrive at Trafalgar Square station.
What companies run services between Ruislip, England and Eltham, England?
You can take a bus from Ruislip to Eltham High Street / Roper Street via Trafalgar Square and Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross in around 2h 48m.
Rome2Rio's guide to London Underground (Tube)
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Ruislip station to Finchley Road station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–5
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Off Peak
- £2–4
- Peak
- £3–5
Subway from Finchley Road station to London Bridge station
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–2
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Off Peak
- £1
- Peak
- £1–2
Subway from Ruislip station to Baker Street station
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–5
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Off Peak
- £2–4
- Peak
- £3–5
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from London Bridge to Eltham
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–8
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from London Bridge to Eltham
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £3–9
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £3–6
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £6–9
Train from Mill Hill Broadway to Charlton
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–19
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £9–13
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £13–19
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- customer.care@transportukbus.com
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Ruislip to Trafalgar Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/london
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross to Eltham High Street / Roper Street
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–65
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–65
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
Bus from Woolwich Road / Gallions Road to Eltham Church / Court Yard
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- customerservices@tfl.gov.uk
- Website
- metroline.co.uk
Bus from Ruislip to Mill Hill Broadway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.metroline.co.uk/
- Oyster Card
- £2
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More Questions & Answers
Ruislip to Eltham train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Finchley Road station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ruislip to Eltham is 25 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Ruislip to Eltham.
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