What is the cheapest way to get from Chelsea to Old Street?

The cheapest way to get from Chelsea to Old Street is to drive which costs £1 - £2 and takes 17 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Chelsea to Old Street?

The fastest way to get from Chelsea to Old Street is to bus which takes 16 min and costs £1 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Chelsea and Old Street?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Holborn Station station and arriving at Shoreditch Fire Station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

Is there a direct train between Chelsea and Old Street?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from South Kensington station station and arriving at Moorgate station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.

How far is it from Chelsea to Old Street?

The distance between Chelsea and Old Street is 2 miles. The road distance is 5 miles.

How do I travel from Chelsea to Old Street without a car?

The best way to get from Chelsea to Old Street without a car is to bus which takes 16 min and costs £1 - £11.

How long does it take to get from Chelsea to Old Street?

The bus from Holborn Station to Shoreditch Fire Station takes 16 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Chelsea to Old Street bus from?

Chelsea to Old Street bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Holborn Station.

Where do I catch the Chelsea to Old Street train from?

Chelsea to Old Street train services, operated by London Overground, depart from Wandsworth Road station.

Train or bus from Chelsea to Old Street?

The best way to get from Chelsea to Old Street is to bus which takes 16 min and costs £1 - £11. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £7 - £18 and takes 29 min.

Where does the Chelsea to Old Street bus arrive?

Chelsea to Old Street bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Shoreditch Fire Station.

Where does the Chelsea to Old Street train arrive?

Chelsea to Old Street train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at Shoreditch High Street station.

Can I drive from Chelsea to Old Street?

Yes, the driving distance between Chelsea to Old Street is 5 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Chelsea to Old Street.

How do I get a train ticket from Chelsea to Old Street?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Chelsea to Old Street?

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Where can I stay near Old Street?

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There are 7 ways to get from Chelsea to Old Street by bus, subway, taxi, car, or train

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Holborn Station to Shoreditch Fire Stationbus 243
16 min
£1–11
Subway via Cannon Street station
1. Take the subway from South Kensington station to Cannon Street stationsubway Circle / ...
2. Take the subway from Bank station to Old Street stationsubway Northern
20 min
£4–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Chelsea to Old Streettaxi 5 mi
17 min
£50–60
Drive 5 mi
1. Drive from Chelsea to Old Streetcar 5 mi
17 min
£2
Subway
1. Take the subway from South Kensington station to Moorgate stationsubway Circle
27 min
£4–13
Train
1. Take the train from Wandsworth Road to Shoreditch High Streettrain Clapham Junction - Dalston Junction / ...
29 min
£7–18
Line 19 bus, line 243 bus
1. Take the bus from Chelsea Old Town Hall to Red Lion Squarebus 19 / ...
2. Take the bus from Red Lion Square to Shoreditch Fire Stationbus 243
59 min
£2–3

Chelsea to Old Street by bus

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Distance: 1.8 mi
Duration: 16 min

What companies run services between Chelsea, England and Old Street, England?

Arriva UK operates a bus from Holborn Station to Shoreditch Fire Station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 16 min. Four other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a subway from South Kensington station to Old Street station via Cannon Street station and Bank station in around 20 min.

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