What is the cheapest way to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Central London?

The cheapest way to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Central London is to bus which costs £2 and takes 47 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Central London?

The fastest way to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Central London is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs £70 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Charing Cross (Station) and Central London?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Charing Cross and arriving at Goat Wharf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 47 min.

Is there a direct train between Charing Cross (Station) and Central London?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Leicester Square station station and arriving at Northfields station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.

How far is it from Charing Cross (Station) to Central London?

The distance between Charing Cross (Station) and Central London is 10 miles. The road distance is 9 miles.

How do I travel from Charing Cross (Station) to Central London without a car?

The best way to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Central London without a car is to subway which takes 35 min and costs £7 - £35.

How long does it take to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Central London?

The subway from Leicester Square station to Northfields station takes 30 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Charing Cross (Station) to Central London bus from?

Charing Cross (Station) to Central London bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, depart from Charing Cross station.

Where do I catch the Charing Cross (Station) to Central London train from?

Charing Cross (Station) to Central London train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Leicester Square station.

Where does the Charing Cross (Station) to Central London bus arrive?

Charing Cross (Station) to Central London bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, arrive at Goat Wharf station.

Where does the Charing Cross (Station) to Central London train arrive?

Charing Cross (Station) to Central London train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Northfields station.

Can I drive from Charing Cross (Station) to Central London?

Yes, the driving distance between Charing Cross (Station) to Central London is 9 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Charing Cross (Station) to Central London.

Where can I stay near Central London?

There are 21554+ hotels available in Central London.

Charing Cross (Station) to Central London - 6 ways to travel via subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Central London by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Leicester Square station to Northfields stationsubway Piccadilly
35 min
£7–35
Bus via South Ealing Road
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Whitehall / Trafalgar Square to South Ealing Roadbus N11
58 min
£1–65
Bus
1. Take the bus from Charing Cross to Goat Wharfbus N9
47 min
£2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Charing Cross (Station) to Central Londontaxi 9 mi
22 min
£70–85
Drive 9 mi
1. Drive from Charing Cross (Station) to Central Londoncar 9 mi
22 min
£3–4
Bus via Trafalgar Square
1. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square to Watermans Centrebus N9
48 min
£2

Charing Cross (Station) to Central London by foot and subway

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Distance: 9.4 mi
Duration: 35 min

What companies run services between Charing Cross (Station), Greater London, England and Central London, England?

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Leicester Square station to Northfields station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £7–35 and the journey takes 30 min. Alternatively, Metroline Travel operates a bus from Charing Cross to Goat Wharf hourly. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 47 min.

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