What is the cheapest way to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Old Street?

The cheapest way to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Old Street is to line 26 bus which costs £2 and takes 34 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Old Street?

The fastest way to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Old Street is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs £27 - £33.

Is there a direct bus between Charing Cross (Station) and Old Street?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lancaster Place and arriving at Shoreditch Fire Station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

Is there a direct train between Charing Cross (Station) and Old Street?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Embankment station station and arriving at Moorgate station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

How far is it from Charing Cross (Station) to Old Street?

The distance between Charing Cross (Station) and Old Street is 4 miles.

How do I travel from Charing Cross (Station) to Old Street without a car?

The best way to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Old Street without a car is to subway via Euston station which takes 13 min and costs £3 - £14.

How long does it take to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Old Street?

It takes approximately 13 min to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Old Street, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charing Cross (Station) to Old Street bus from?

Charing Cross (Station) to Old Street bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Lancaster Place station.

Where do I catch the Charing Cross (Station) to Old Street train from?

Charing Cross (Station) to Old Street train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Charing Cross station.

Where does the Charing Cross (Station) to Old Street bus arrive?

Charing Cross (Station) to Old Street bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Shoreditch Fire Station.

Where does the Charing Cross (Station) to Old Street train arrive?

Charing Cross (Station) to Old Street train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Euston station.

How do I get a train ticket from Charing Cross (Station) to Old Street?

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Where can I stay near Old Street?

There are 21967+ hotels available in Old Street.

Charing Cross (Station) to Old Street - 6 ways to travel via subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Old Street by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Subway via Euston station
best
1. Take the subway from Charing Cross station to Euston stationsubway Northern
2. Take the subway from Euston station to Old Street Stationsubway Northern
13 min
£3–13
Line 243 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lancaster Place to Shoreditch Fire Stationbus 243
30 min
£1–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Charing Cross (Station) to Old Streettaxi 2.5 mi
8 min
£27–33
Walk
1. Take the foot from Charing Cross (Station) to Old Streetwalk 2.4 mi
47 min
Subway
1. Take the subway from Embankment station to Moorgate stationsubway Circle
23 min
£2–10
Line 26 bus
1. Take the bus from Charing Cross to Shoreditch Churchbus 26 / ...
34 min
£2

Charing Cross (Station) to Old Street by subway

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Distance: 3.7 mi
Duration: 13 min

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

You can take a subway from Charing Cross station to Old Street Station via Euston station in around 13 min. Alternatively, Arriva UK operates a bus from Lancaster Place to Shoreditch Fire Station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 23 min.

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