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

The cheapest way to get from Old Street to Southwark is to bus which costs £1 - £14 and takes 14 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Old Street to Southwark is to subway which takes 7 min and costs £1 - £7.

Is there a direct bus between Old Street and Southwark?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from City Road / Leonard Street and arriving at Union Street. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

Is there a direct train between Old Street and Southwark?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Old Street Station station and arriving at Borough station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

How far is it from Old Street to Southwark?

The distance between Old Street and Southwark is 2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Old Street to Southwark without a car is to subway which takes 7 min and costs £1 - £7.

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

The subway from Old Street Station to Borough station takes 7 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

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

Old Street to Southwark bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from City Road / Leonard Street station.

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

Old Street to Southwark train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Old Street Station.

Where does the Old Street to Southwark bus arrive?

Old Street to Southwark bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Union Street station.

Where does the Old Street to Southwark train arrive?

Old Street to Southwark train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Borough station.

Where can I stay near Southwark?

There are 21940+ hotels available in Southwark.

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

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Subway
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1. Take the subway from Old Street Station to Borough stationsubway Northern
7 min
£1–7
Bus
1. Take the bus from City Road / Leonard Street to Union Streetbus 21
14 min
£1–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Old Street to Southwarktaxi 2.4 mi
8 min
£26–32
Walk
1. Take the foot from Old Street to Southwarkwalk 2.1 mi
40 min
Subway, bus
1. Take the subway from Old Street Station to Elephant & Castle stationsubway Northern
2. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Pocock Streetbus 63 / ...
15 min
£3–12

Old Street to Southwark by subway

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Duration: 7 min

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

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Old Street Station to Borough station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £1–7 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, Go Ahead London operates a bus from City Road / Leonard Street to Union Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £1–14 and the journey takes 14 min. Five other operators also service this route.

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