What is the cheapest way to get from Shortlands to Charing Cross?

The cheapest way to get from Shortlands to Charing Cross is to bus which costs £3 and takes 52 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Shortlands to Charing Cross?

The fastest way to get from Shortlands to Charing Cross is to taxi which takes 30 min and costs £50 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Shortlands and Charing Cross?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Den Close and arriving at Trafalgar Square. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 52 min.

Is there a direct train between Shortlands and Charing Cross?

No, there is no direct train from Shortlands to Charing Cross station. However, there are services departing from Shortlands and arriving at Embankment station via Victoria station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32 min.

How far is it from Shortlands to Charing Cross?

The distance between Shortlands and Charing Cross is 11 miles. The road distance is 11.6 miles.

How do I travel from Shortlands to Charing Cross without a car?

The best way to get from Shortlands to Charing Cross without a car is to train which takes 32 min and costs £7 - £15.

How long does it take to get from Shortlands to Charing Cross?

It takes approximately 32 min to get from Shortlands to Charing Cross, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shortlands to Charing Cross bus from?

Shortlands to Charing Cross bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from Den Close station.

Where do I catch the Shortlands to Charing Cross train from?

Shortlands to Charing Cross train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Shortlands station.

Train or bus from Shortlands to Charing Cross?

The best way to get from Shortlands to Charing Cross is to train which takes 32 min and costs £7 - £15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 and takes 52 min.

Where does the Shortlands to Charing Cross bus arrive?

Shortlands to Charing Cross bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Trafalgar Square station.

Where does the Shortlands to Charing Cross train arrive?

Shortlands to Charing Cross train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Victoria station.

Can I drive from Shortlands to Charing Cross?

Yes, the driving distance between Shortlands to Charing Cross is 12 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Shortlands to Charing Cross.

How do I get a train ticket from Shortlands to Charing Cross?

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Where can I stay near Charing Cross?

There are 20943+ hotels available in Charing Cross.

Shortlands to Charing Cross - 6 ways to travel via train, line 59 bus, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Shortlands to Charing Cross by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shortlands to London Victoriatrain Orpington - London Victoria / ...
32 min
£7–14
Drive 11.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Shortlands to Charing Crosscar 11.5 mi
30 min
£3–5
Train, line 59 bus
1. Take the train from Shortlands to Brixtontrain Orpington - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the bus from Brixton Station to Lancaster Placebus 59
49 min
£7–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shortlands to Charing Crosstaxi 11.5 mi
30 min
£50–60
Train, line 176 bus
1. Take the train from Shortlands to Elephant & Castletrain Sevenoaks - London Blackfriars / ...
2. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle Station to Charing Crossbus 176 / ...
46 min
£6–24
Bus
1. Take the bus from Den Close to Trafalgar Squarebus N3
52 min
£3

Shortlands to Charing Cross by train and subway

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Distance: 11.2 mi
Duration: 32 min

What companies run services between Shortlands, England and Charing Cross, Greater London, England?

Southeastern operates a train from Shortlands to London Victoria every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £5–8 and the journey takes 27 min. Thameslink also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, Abellio London operates a bus from Den Close to Trafalgar Square hourly, and the journey takes 52 min. Stagecoach London also services this route hourly.

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