There are 4 ways to get from Islington to Central London by subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Subway
best- Take the subway from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Northfields stationsubway Piccadilly
36 min£9–35Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Aldwych / Bush House to Watermans Centrebus N9
50 min£2Taxi
- Take the taxi from Islington to Central Londontaxi 11.3 mi
30 min£55–70Drive 11.3 mi
- Drive from Islington to Central Londoncar 11.3 mi
30 min£3–4
Islington to Central London by subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Islington to Central London is to bus which costs £2 and takes 50 min.
The fastest way to get from Islington to Central London is to taxi which takes 30 min and costs £55 - £70.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Aldwych / Bush House and arriving at Watermans Centre. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from King's Cross St. Pancras station station and arriving at Northfields station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.
The distance between Islington and Central London is 11 miles. The road distance is 11.3 miles.
The best way to get from Islington to Central London without a car is to subway which takes 36 min and costs £9 - £35.
The subway from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Northfields station takes 36 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.
Islington to Central London bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, depart from Aldwych / Bush House station.
Islington to Central London train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from King's Cross St. Pancras station.
Islington to Central London bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, arrive at Watermans Centre station.
What companies run services between Islington, England and Central London, England?
London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Northfields station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £9–35 and the journey takes 36 min. Alternatively, Metroline Travel operates a bus from Aldwych / Bush House to Watermans Centre hourly. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 50 min.
Rome2Rio's guide to London Underground (Tube)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Northfields station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–35
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- [email protected]
- Website
- metroline.co.uk
Bus from Aldwych / Bush House to Watermans Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.metroline.co.uk/
- Oyster Card
- £2
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- £55–70
Minicabs North London
- Phone
- +44 208 226 5472
- Website
- minicabsnorthlondon.co.uk
Cabs London
- Phone
- +44 20 3813 1432
- Website
- cabslondon.com
Call London Taxi
- Phone
- +44 20 3813 1432
- Website
- calllondontaxi.co.uk
ComCab London
- Phone
- +44 20 7908 0271
- Website
- comcab.com
Licenced London Taxi
- Phone
- +44 20 3633 1777
- Website
- licensedlondontaxi.co.uk
London Taxis Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3813 1432
- Website
- londontaxiscabs.com
One-Number Taxi
- Phone
- +44 871 871 8710
- Website
- the-london-taxi.com
Palmers Green Taxis Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3813 1432
- Website
- palmersgreentaxiscabs.co.uk
Sydenham Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 3925 5951
- Website
- sydenhamcars.co.uk
YDriv Limited
- Phone
- +44 20 3925 5951
- Website
- ydriv.com
Freenow
- Phone
- +44 20 3929 3786
- Website
- free-now.com
Gett UK
- Phone
- +44 20 7397 4300
- Website
- gett.com
Radio Taxis London
- Phone
- +44 20 7272 2626
- Website
- google.com
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More Questions & Answers
Islington to Central London train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Northfields station.
Yes, the driving distance between Islington to Central London is 11 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Islington to Central London.
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