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

The cheapest way to get from Whitstable to Elephant and Castle is to bus which costs £6 - £12 and takes 2h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whitstable to Elephant and Castle is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs £14 - £21.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Whitstable to Elephant and Castle. However, there are services departing from Harbour Street and arriving at Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road via Long Reach. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Whitstable and Elephant and Castle?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Whitstable and arriving at London Bridge. Services depart three times a day, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 21m.

How far is it from Whitstable to Elephant and Castle?

The distance between Whitstable and Elephant and Castle is 55 miles. The road distance is 58.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whitstable to Elephant and Castle without a car is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs £12 - £75.

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

The train from Whitstable to London Bridge takes 1h 21m including transfers and departs three times a day.

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

Whitstable to Elephant and Castle bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Long Reach station.

Where do I catch the Whitstable to Elephant and Castle train from?

Whitstable to Elephant and Castle train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Whitstable station.

Train or bus from Whitstable to Elephant and Castle?

The best way to get from Whitstable to Elephant and Castle is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs £12 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 - £12 and takes 2h 34m.

Where does the Whitstable to Elephant and Castle bus arrive?

Whitstable to Elephant and Castle bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road station.

Where does the Whitstable to Elephant and Castle train arrive?

Whitstable to Elephant and Castle train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Bridge station.

Can I drive from Whitstable to Elephant and Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitstable to Elephant and Castle is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Whitstable to Elephant and Castle.

How do I get a train ticket from Whitstable to Elephant and Castle?

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Where can I stay near Elephant and Castle?

There are 20356+ hotels available in Elephant and Castle.

Whitstable to Elephant and Castle - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Whitstable to Elephant and Castle by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Whitstable to London BridgeRamsgate - London Cannon Street / ...
1h 21m
£12–75
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Long Reach to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road007 / ...
2h 34m
£6–12
Drive 58.1 mi
1. Drive from Whitstable to Elephant and Castle58.1 mi
1h 9m
£15–21
Train via Bromley South
1. Take the train from Whitstable to Bromley SouthRamsgate - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from Bromley South to Elephant & CastleSevenoaks - London Blackfriars / ...
1h 48m
£19–42

Whitstable to Elephant and Castle by train

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Distance: 54.8 mi
Duration: 1h 21m

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

Southeastern operates a train from Whitstable to London Bridge 3 times a day. Tickets cost £12–75 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Long Reach to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road hourly. Tickets cost £6–12 and the journey takes 1h 45m.

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