What is the cheapest way to get from New Cross to Old Street?

The cheapest way to get from New Cross to Old Street is to bus and subway which costs £3 - £20 and takes 25 min.

What is the fastest way to get from New Cross to Old Street?

The fastest way to get from New Cross to Old Street is to train which takes 15 min and costs £3 - £6.

Is there a direct bus between New Cross and Old Street?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from New Cross Gate Station station and arriving at City Road / Leonard Street. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 37 min.

Is there a direct train between New Cross and Old Street?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from New Cross ELL and arriving at Shoreditch High Street. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

How far is it from New Cross to Old Street?

The distance between New Cross and Old Street is 4 miles.

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

The best way to get from New Cross to Old Street without a car is to train which takes 15 min and costs £3 - £6.

How long does it take to get from New Cross to Old Street?

The train from New Cross ELL to Shoreditch High Street takes 15 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the New Cross to Old Street bus from?

New Cross to Old Street bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from New Cross Gate Station.

Where do I catch the New Cross to Old Street train from?

New Cross to Old Street train services, operated by London Overground, depart from New Cross ELL station.

Train or bus from New Cross to Old Street?

The best way to get from New Cross to Old Street is to train which takes 15 min and costs £3 - £6. Alternatively, you can line 21 bus, which costs £1 - £35 and takes 37 min.

Where does the New Cross to Old Street bus arrive?

New Cross to Old Street bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at City Road / Leonard Street station.

Where does the New Cross to Old Street train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Old Street?

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There are 5 ways to get from New Cross to Old Street by train, bus, subway, taxi, or foot

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Train
best
1. Take the train from New Cross ELL to Shoreditch High Streettrain New Cross ELL - Dalston Junction
15 min
£3–6
Line 21 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from New Cross Gate Station to City Road / Leonard Streetbus 21
37 min
£1–35
Bus, subway
1. Take the bus from New Cross Gate Station to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Roadbus Bl1 / ...
2. Take the subway from Elephant & Castle station to Old Street stationsubway Northern
25 min
£4–20
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from New Cross to Old Streettaxi 5.3 mi
15 min
£50–65
Walk
1. Take the walk from New Cross to Old Streetwalk 5.1 mi
1h 38m

New Cross to Old Street by train

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Distance: 4 mi
Duration: 15 min

What companies run services between New Cross, Greater London, England and Old Street, England?

London Overground operates a train from New Cross ELL to Shoreditch High Street every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £3–6 and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, Go Ahead London operates a bus from New Cross Gate Station to City Road / Leonard Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £1–35 and the journey takes 37 min.

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