There are 6 ways to get from Smart Russell Square, London to Eltham Palace by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from London Charing Cross to MottinghamLondon Charing Cross - Dartford / ...
1h 7m£7–8Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Aldwych to KingsgroundN21
1h 12m£1–60Taxi
- Take the taxi from Smart Russell Square, London to Eltham Palace10.6 mi
28 min£45–60Drive 10.6 mi
- Drive from Smart Russell Square, London to Eltham Palace10.6 mi
28 min£3–4Line 91 bus, train
- Take the bus from Russell Square Station to Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross91 / ...
- Take the train from London Charing Cross to MottinghamLondon Charing Cross - Dartford / ...
1h 9m£9–15Line 188 bus, line 161 bus
- Take the bus from Museum Street to North Greenwich Station188
- Take the bus from North Greenwich Station to Royal Blackheath Golf Club161
2h 31m£5–59
Smart Russell Square, London to Eltham Palace by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Smart Russell Square, London to Eltham Palace is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 28 min.
The fastest way to get from Smart Russell Square, London to Eltham Palace is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs £45 - £60.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Aldwych and arriving at Kingsground. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 46 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Charing Cross and arriving at Mottingham. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.
The distance between Smart Russell Square, London and Eltham Palace is 12 miles. The road distance is 10.7 miles.
The best way to get from Smart Russell Square, London to Eltham Palace without a car is to train which takes 1h 7m and costs £7 - £8.
The train from London Charing Cross to Mottingham takes 26 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Smart Russell Square, London to Eltham Palace bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Aldwych station.
Smart Russell Square, London to Eltham Palace train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from London Charing Cross station.
The best way to get from Smart Russell Square, London to Eltham Palace is to train which takes 1h 7m and costs £7 - £8. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £60 and takes 1h 12m.
What companies run services between Smart Russell Square, London, England and Eltham Palace, England?
Southeastern operates a train from London Charing Cross to Mottingham every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £7–8 and the journey takes 26 min. Alternatively, Go Ahead London operates a bus from Aldwych to Kingsground hourly. Tickets cost £1–60 and the journey takes 46 min.
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- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from London Charing Cross to Mottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–8
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Aldwych to Kingsground
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–60
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–60
Bus from Russell Square Station to Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–8
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–8
Bus from Museum Street to North Greenwich Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–60
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–60
Bus from North Greenwich Station to Royal Blackheath Golf Club
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Estimated price
- £45–60
YDriv Limited
- Phone
- +44 20 3925 5951
- Website
- ydriv.com
Sydenham Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 3925 5951
- Website
- sydenhamcars.co.uk
Palmers Green Taxis Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3813 1432
- Website
- palmersgreentaxiscabs.co.uk
One-Number Taxi
- Phone
- +44 871 871 8710
- Website
- the-london-taxi.com
London Taxis Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3813 1432
- Website
- londontaxiscabs.com
Licenced London Taxi
- Phone
- +44 20 3633 1777
- Website
- licensedlondontaxi.co.uk
Call London Taxi
- Phone
- +44 20 3813 1432
- Website
- calllondontaxi.co.uk
Lambeth Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3051 8618
- Website
- lambethcabs.co.uk
Gipsy Hill Cabs Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 8659 9999
- Website
- gipsyhillminicabs.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Smart Russell Square, London to Eltham Palace bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Kingsground station.
Smart Russell Square, London to Eltham Palace train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Mottingham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Smart Russell Square, London to Eltham Palace is 11 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Smart Russell Square, London to Eltham Palace.
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