What is the cheapest way to get from Shadwell to Elephant & Castle Station?

The cheapest way to get from Shadwell to Elephant & Castle Station is to train and subway which costs £3 - £6 and takes 14 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Shadwell to Elephant & Castle Station?

The fastest way to get from Shadwell to Elephant & Castle Station is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs £15 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Shadwell and Elephant & Castle Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tower Hill / Tower Gateway Station station and arriving at Elephant & Castle Station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

Is there a direct train between Shadwell and Elephant & Castle Station?

No, there is no direct train from Shadwell to Elephant & Castle Station station. However, there are services departing from Shadwell DLR and arriving at Elephant & Castle station via Bank station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14 min.

How far is it from Shadwell to Elephant & Castle Station?

The distance between Shadwell and Elephant & Castle Station is 3 miles.

How do I travel from Shadwell to Elephant & Castle Station without a car?

The best way to get from Shadwell to Elephant & Castle Station without a car is to train and subway which takes 14 min and costs £3 - £6.

How long does it take to get from Shadwell to Elephant & Castle Station?

It takes approximately 14 min to get from Shadwell to Elephant & Castle Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shadwell to Elephant & Castle Station bus from?

Shadwell to Elephant & Castle Station bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Tower Hill / Tower Gateway Station.

Where do I catch the Shadwell to Elephant & Castle Station train from?

Shadwell to Elephant & Castle Station train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Shadwell DLR station.

Where does the Shadwell to Elephant & Castle Station bus arrive?

Shadwell to Elephant & Castle Station bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Elephant & Castle Station.

Where does the Shadwell to Elephant & Castle Station train arrive?

Shadwell to Elephant & Castle Station train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Bank DLR Station.

Where can I stay near Elephant & Castle Station?

There are 20199+ hotels available in Elephant & Castle Station.

Shadwell to Elephant & Castle Station - 5 ways to travel via train, and subway

There are 5 ways to get from Shadwell to Elephant & Castle Station by train, subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Shadwell DLR to Bank DLR StationDlr
2. Take the subway from Bank station to Elephant & Castle stationNorthern
14 min
£4–5
Line 343 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tower Hill / Tower Gateway Station to Elephant & Castle Station343
20 min
£1–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shadwell to Elephant & Castle Station2.8 mi
9 min
£15–19
Walk
1. Take the foot from Shadwell to Elephant & Castle Station2.7 mi
52 min
Line 343 bus via Shadwell DLR
1. Take the bus from Tower Gateway to Elephant & Castle Station343
26 min
£2–16

Shadwell to Elephant & Castle Station by train, subway, and foot

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What companies run services between Shadwell, Greater London, England and Elephant & Castle Station, Greater London, England?

Go Ahead London operates a bus from Tower Hill / Tower Gateway Station to Elephant & Castle Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £1–13 and the journey takes 20 min.

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