What is the cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Shortlands?

The cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Shortlands is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 28 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Shortlands?

The fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Shortlands is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs £45 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Waterloo Station and Shortlands?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lambeth Road / Kennington Road and arriving at Den Close. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 45 min.

Is there a direct train between Waterloo Station and Shortlands?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Elephant & Castle and arriving at Shortlands. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.

How far is it from Waterloo Station to Shortlands?

The distance between Waterloo Station and Shortlands is 10 miles. The road distance is 10.3 miles.

How do I travel from Waterloo Station to Shortlands without a car?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Shortlands without a car is to train which takes 51 min and costs £4 - £11.

How long does it take to get from Waterloo Station to Shortlands?

The train from Elephant & Castle to Shortlands takes 30 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to Shortlands bus from?

Waterloo Station to Shortlands bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from Lambeth Road / Kennington Road station.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to Shortlands train from?

Waterloo Station to Shortlands train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Elephant & Castle station.

Train or bus from Waterloo Station to Shortlands?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Shortlands is to train which takes 51 min and costs £4 - £11. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 58 min.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Shortlands bus arrive?

Waterloo Station to Shortlands bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Den Close station.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Shortlands train arrive?

Waterloo Station to Shortlands train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Shortlands station.

Can I drive from Waterloo Station to Shortlands?

Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo Station to Shortlands is 10 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Waterloo Station to Shortlands.

Where can I stay near Shortlands?

There are 19241+ hotels available in Shortlands.

Waterloo Station to Shortlands - 6 ways to travel via train, and line 59 bus

There are 6 ways to get from Waterloo Station to Shortlands by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Elephant & Castle to Shortlandstrain London Blackfriars - Sevenoaks / ...
51 min
£4–11
Drive 10.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Waterloo Station to Shortlandscar 10.3 mi
28 min
£3–4
Line 59 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road to Brixton Stationbus 59
2. Take the train from Brixton to Shortlandstrain London Victoria - Orpington / ...
53 min
£8–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Waterloo Station to Shortlandstaxi 10.3 mi
28 min
£45–55
Line 188 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Roadbus 188 / ...
2. Take the train from Elephant & Castle to Shortlandstrain London Blackfriars - Sevenoaks / ...
53 min
£6–16
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lambeth Road / Kennington Road to Den Closebus N3
58 min

Waterloo Station to Shortlands by bus and train

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Distance: 10.4 mi
Duration: 51 min

What companies run services between Waterloo Station, Greater London, England and Shortlands, England?

Thameslink operates a train from Elephant & Castle to Shortlands every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £4–11 and the journey takes 30 min. Southeastern also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, Abellio London operates a bus from Lambeth Road / Kennington Road to Den Close hourly, and the journey takes 45 min.

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