What is the cheapest way to get from Charing Cross to Loughton?

The cheapest way to get from Charing Cross to Loughton is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 35 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Loughton?

The fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Loughton is to taxi which takes 35 min and costs £180 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Charing Cross and Loughton?

No, there is no direct bus from Charing Cross to Loughton. However, there are services departing from Gerrard Place / Chinatown and arriving at Forest Road via Walthamstow Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Charing Cross and Loughton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tottenham Court Road station station and arriving at Loughton station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.

How far is it from Charing Cross to Loughton?

The distance between Charing Cross and Loughton is 14 miles. The road distance is 14.2 miles.

How do I travel from Charing Cross to Loughton without a car?

The best way to get from Charing Cross to Loughton without a car is to subway which takes 36 min and costs £12 - £45.

How long does it take to get from Charing Cross to Loughton?

The subway from Tottenham Court Road station to Loughton station takes 36 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Charing Cross to Loughton bus from?

Charing Cross to Loughton bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Gerrard Place / Chinatown station.

Where do I catch the Charing Cross to Loughton train from?

Charing Cross to Loughton train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Tottenham Court Road station.

Where does the Charing Cross to Loughton bus arrive?

Charing Cross to Loughton bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Walthamstow Bus Station.

Where does the Charing Cross to Loughton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Charing Cross to Loughton?

Yes, the driving distance between Charing Cross to Loughton is 14 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Charing Cross to Loughton.

Where can I stay near Loughton?

There are 17842+ hotels available in Loughton.

Charing Cross to Loughton - 4 ways to travel via subway, bus, and line 20 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Charing Cross to Loughton by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Tottenham Court Road station to Loughton stationsubway Central
36 min
£12–45
Bus, line 20 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gerrard Place / Chinatown to Walthamstow Bus Stationbus N38
2. Take the bus from Walthamstow Bus Station to Forest Roadbus 20
1h 36m
£4–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Charing Cross to Loughtontaxi 14.2 mi
35 min
£180–220
Drive 14.2 mi
1. Drive from Charing Cross to Loughtoncar 14.2 mi
35 min
£4–5

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Distance: 14.1 mi
Duration: 36 min

What companies run services between Charing Cross, Greater London, England and Loughton, Essex, England?

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Tottenham Court Road station to Loughton station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £12–45 and the journey takes 36 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gerrard Place / Chinatown to Forest Road via Walthamstow Bus Station in around 1h 36m.

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