How to get from Croydon to Eltham Palace by bus and train?

From Croydon to Eltham Palace by bus and train

To get from Croydon to Eltham Palace in Eltham, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the THAMESLINK train from East Croydon station to London Bridge station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTHEASTERN train and finally take the 161 bus from Mottingham Station (MN) station to Eltham Church / Court Yard (J) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The ride fare is £11.55.

57min£11.55
Train - THAMESLINK
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Bus - 161161
Walk to Eltham Palace
Leaves from East Croydon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Croydon
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Cambridge
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    London Bridge
    14 min
  • 4
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Dartford
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mottingham
    21 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mottingham Station (MN)
    ID MN
    90 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 161161
    Wait for bus
    161
    North Greenwich
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eltham Church / Court Yard (J)
    ID J
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Eltham Palace
    Walk to
    Eltham Palace
    Court Yard
    450 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Croydon to Eltham Palace by train

To get from Croydon to Eltham Palace in Eltham, take the THAMESLINK train from East Croydon station to London Bridge station. Next, take the SOUTHEASTERN train from London Bridge station to Mottingham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The ride fare is £9.80.

55min£9.80
Train - THAMESLINK
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Walk to Eltham Palace
Leaves from East Croydon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Croydon
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Cambridge
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    London Bridge
    14 min
  • 4
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Dartford
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mottingham
    21 min
  • 6
    Walk to Eltham Palace
    Walk to
    Eltham Palace
    Court Yard
    1.16 km • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Croydon to Eltham Palace

The distance between Croydon, Eltham and Eltham Palace, Eltham is approximately 28.75 km, which can typically be travelled in 57 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Croydon to Eltham Palace by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Eltham – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Croydon

Croydon is located at Croydon, Eltham and the nearest public transport station is East Croydon Bus Station (E1).

Train stations close to Croydon:

  • East Croydon

Bus stations close to Croydon:

  • East Croydon Bus Station (E1)
  • East Croydon Bus Station (E2)
  • East Croydon Bus Station (E3)

Public transport stations close to Eltham Palace, Eltham

Eltham Palace is located at Court Yard, Eltham and the nearest public transport station is Eltham High Street Passey Pl (N).

Train stations close to Eltham Palace:

  • Charlton
  • Westcombe Park

Bus stations close to Eltham Palace:

  • Eltham High Street Passey Pl (N)
  • Eltham High Street / Passey Place
  • Sherard Road (Y)

DLR stations close to Eltham Palace:

  • Lewisham

Related Routes

From Croydon to Eltham Palace by train

To get from Croydon to Eltham Palace in Eltham, take the THAMESLINK train from East Croydon station to London Bridge station. Next, take the SOUTHEASTERN train from London Bridge station to Mottingham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The ride fare is £9.80.

55min£9.80
Train - THAMESLINK
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Walk to Eltham Palace
Leaves from East Croydon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Croydon
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Cambridge
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    London Bridge
    14 min
  • 4
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Dartford
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mottingham
    21 min
  • 6
    Walk to Eltham Palace
    Walk to
    Eltham Palace
    Court Yard
    1.16 km • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Croydon to Eltham Palace?

    The fastest way takes 57 minutes, using Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line 161.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Croydon to Eltham Palace?

    The alternative route takes 55 minutes, using Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN.

  • Is there a direct train between Croydon and Eltham Palace?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 57 min.

  • Which train line goes from Croydon to Eltham Palace?

    The THAMESLINK train line goes from Cambridge station near Croydon in London to London Bridge station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till London Bridge station near Eltham Palace in Eltham.

  • How long does it take to travel from Croydon to Eltham Palace by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Croydon in London and Eltham Palace in Eltham by train and bus is about 57 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Croydon to get to Eltham Palace?

    Get on the THAMESLINK train from the Cambridge station near Croydon in London.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Croydon and Eltham Palace?

    Get off the train at the London Bridge stop, which is closest to Eltham Palace in Eltham.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Croydon to Eltham Palace?

    The ride from Croydon to Eltham Palace costs £11.55.