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Compare bus and train for Bromley South (BMS) to Elephant & Castle (EPH)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bromley South (BMS) to Elephant & Castle (EPH) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $6, and a bus costs an average of $9.
Distance: 8 miles (13 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$9 Average price Cheapest | $9 Average price | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
59m Average total duration Fastest 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bromley South (BMS) to Elephant & Castle (EPH):
A train is $0.24 (€0.19) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bromley South (BMS) to Elephant & Castle (EPH) costing on average $9 (€7).
Other travel options to Elephant & Castle (EPH) take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 27m.
The journey is about 24m faster (29m by train vs 53m by car) and roughly $14 (€11) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($9 (€7) vs $22 (€18)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Thameslink.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Compare prices and tickets Bromley South (BMS) to Elephant & Castle (EPH) by bus or train
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Why should you book Bromley South (BMS) to Elephant & Castle (EPH) trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Thameslink?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Thameslink, but also compare tickets for the likes of Southeastern or Southeastern to find the best option for your trip from Bromley South (BMS) to Elephant & Castle (EPH).
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Thameslink with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Bromley South (BMS) to Elephant & Castle (EPH).
Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Southeastern or Southeastern to find the best option for your trip from Bromley South (BMS) to Elephant & Castle (EPH).
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Bromley South (BMS) to Elephant & Castle (EPH).
Journey information
Overview: Train from Bromley South (BMS) to Elephant & Castle (EPH)
Trains from Bromley South (BMS) to Elephant & Castle (EPH) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:12, the last at 12:33. The fastest train covers the 8 miles (13 km) distance in 30m.
Distance 8 miles (13 km) |
Average train duration 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 30m |
First train 5:12 AM |
Last train 12:33 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Least Busy Day Wed |
Train companies: Thameslink, Southeastern from Bromley South (BMS) to Elephant & Castle (EPH) trainsThameslink, Southeastern trains will get you between Bromley South (BMS) and Elephant & Castle (EPH) from $6 (€5). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Bromley South (BMS) to Elephant & Castle (EPH)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bromley South (BMS) to Elephant & Castle (EPH) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Elephant & Castle (EPH), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Popular train stations from Bromley South (BMS) to Elephant & Castle (EPH)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 21:30 Saturday 06:20 - 21:30 Sunday 06:40 - 21:30 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Type of shops available: There is a WH Smith and a shoe repair shop located on the station.
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Step free access to all platforms via lifts accessible from the booking hall. There are also steps down to the platform from the booking hall. There is also a separate overbridge further down the platforms to assist with interchanging at the station but this has step access only.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: booking hall
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Platforms - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platforms 3/4 - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets- Available during staffing hours
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: at the right hand side of station building
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop Z outside Tesco
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:00 - 20:10 Saturday 06:40 - 20:10 Sunday 09:10 - 18:40
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category C station: This station does not have step-free access. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance.
- Accessible taxis: No
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: No
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting areas are available on platforms 1 and 4
