What is the cheapest way to get from Sanderstead to Elephant and Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Sanderstead to Elephant and Castle is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 30 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Sanderstead to Elephant and Castle?

The fastest way to get from Sanderstead to Elephant and Castle is to taxi which takes 30 min and costs £70 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Sanderstead and Elephant and Castle?

No, there is no direct bus from Sanderstead to Elephant and Castle. However, there are services departing from Cranleigh Gardens and arriving at E & C / Newington Causeway via Fairfield Halls. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.

How far is it from Sanderstead to Elephant and Castle?

The distance between Sanderstead and Elephant and Castle is 16 miles. The road distance is 12.6 miles.

How do I travel from Sanderstead to Elephant and Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Sanderstead to Elephant and Castle without a car is to train which takes 43 min and costs £13 - £25.

How long does it take to get from Sanderstead to Elephant and Castle?

It takes approximately 43 min to get from Sanderstead to Elephant and Castle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sanderstead to Elephant and Castle bus from?

Sanderstead to Elephant and Castle bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from Cranleigh Gardens station.

Train or bus from Sanderstead to Elephant and Castle?

The best way to get from Sanderstead to Elephant and Castle is to train which takes 43 min and costs £13 - £25. Alternatively, you can line 403 bus and bus, which costs £4 - £6 and takes 1h 30m.

Where does the Sanderstead to Elephant and Castle bus arrive?

Sanderstead to Elephant and Castle bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Fairfield Halls station.

Can I drive from Sanderstead to Elephant and Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Sanderstead to Elephant and Castle is 13 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Sanderstead to Elephant and Castle.

Where can I stay near Elephant and Castle?

There are 20070+ hotels available in Elephant and Castle.

Sanderstead to Elephant and Castle - 6 ways to travel via train

There are 6 ways to get from Sanderstead to Elephant and Castle by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Purley to London BridgeThree Bridges - Bedford / ...
43 min
£14–25
Drive 12.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Sanderstead to Elephant and Castle12.5 mi
30 min
£4–5
Line 403 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cranleigh Gardens to Fairfield Halls403
2. Take the train from East Croydon to London BridgeBrighton - Bedford / ...
46 min
£10–22
Line 403 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Cranleigh Gardens to Fairfield Halls403
2. Take the bus from Fairfield Halls to E & C / Newington Causeway468
1h 30m
£5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sanderstead to Elephant and Castle12.5 mi
30 min
£70–90
Line 412 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Sanderstead Clinic to Purley High Street412
2. Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Elephant & Castle / London RdN68
1h 45m

Sanderstead to Elephant and Castle by bus, train, and subway

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Distance: 16.1 mi
Duration: 43 min

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

Thameslink operates a train from Purley to London Bridge hourly. Tickets cost £10–20 and the journey takes 22 min. Southern also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cranleigh Gardens to E & C / Newington Causeway via Fairfield Halls in around 1h 30m.

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