There are 3 ways to get from Charing Cross to St James's Square by subway, bus, or foot
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Charing Cross to St James's Square by subway and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charing Cross to St James's Square is to subway which costs £1 - £3 and takes 8 min.
The fastest way to get from Charing Cross to St James's Square is to subway which takes 8 min and costs £1 - £3.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Charing Cross and arriving at Regent Street / St James's. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Embankment station station and arriving at Piccadilly Circus station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3 min.
The distance between Charing Cross and St James's Square is 5053 feet.
The best way to get from Charing Cross to St James's Square without a car is to subway which takes 8 min and costs £1 - £3.
The subway from Embankment station to Piccadilly Circus station takes 3 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.
Charing Cross to St James's Square bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, depart from Charing Cross station.
Charing Cross to St James's Square train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Embankment station.
Charing Cross to St James's Square bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, arrive at Regent Street / St James's station.
What companies run services between Charing Cross, Greater London, England and St James's Square, Greater London, England?
London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Embankment station to Piccadilly Circus station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 3 min. Alternatively, Metroline Travel operates a bus from Charing Cross to Regent Street / St James's every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 6 min. Two other operators also service this route.
Rome2Rio's guide to London Underground (Tube)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Embankment station to Piccadilly Circus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- [email protected]
- Website
- metroline.co.uk
Bus from Charing Cross to Regent Street / St James's
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.metroline.co.uk/
- Oyster Card
- £2
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Bus from Charing Cross to Regent Street / St James's
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/buses/
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £2–3
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Charing Cross to Regent Street / St James's
- Ave. Duration
- 3 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–3
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Charing Cross to St James's Square train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Piccadilly Circus station.
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