What is the cheapest way to get from St James's Square to Covent Garden?

The cheapest way to get from St James's Square to Covent Garden is to subway which costs £1 - £2 and takes 7 min.

What is the fastest way to get from St James's Square to Covent Garden?

The fastest way to get from St James's Square to Covent Garden is to taxi which takes 4 min and costs £13 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between St James's Square and Covent Garden?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Haymarket / Jermyn Street and arriving at Southampton Street / Covent Garden. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

Is there a direct train between St James's Square and Covent Garden?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Piccadilly Circus station station and arriving at Covent Garden station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3 min.

How far is it from St James's Square to Covent Garden?

The distance between St James's Square and Covent Garden is 4102 feet.

How do I travel from St James's Square to Covent Garden without a car?

The best way to get from St James's Square to Covent Garden without a car is to subway which takes 7 min and costs £1 - £2.

How long does it take to get from St James's Square to Covent Garden?

The subway from Piccadilly Circus station to Covent Garden station takes 3 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the St James's Square to Covent Garden bus from?

St James's Square to Covent Garden bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, depart from Haymarket / Jermyn Street station.

Where do I catch the St James's Square to Covent Garden train from?

St James's Square to Covent Garden train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Piccadilly Circus station.

Where does the St James's Square to Covent Garden bus arrive?

St James's Square to Covent Garden bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, arrive at Southampton Street / Covent Garden station.

Where does the St James's Square to Covent Garden train arrive?

St James's Square to Covent Garden train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Covent Garden station.

Where can I stay near Covent Garden?

There are 21993+ hotels available in Covent Garden.

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There are 5 ways to get from St James's Square to Covent Garden by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Subway
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1. Take the subway from Piccadilly Circus station to Covent Garden stationsubway Piccadilly
7 min
£1–2
Bus
1. Take the bus from Haymarket / Jermyn Street to Southampton Street / Covent Gardenbus N9 / ...
11 min
£1–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from St James's Square to Covent Gardentaxi 1.2 mi
4 min
£13–16
Walk
1. Take the walk from St James's Square to Covent Gardenwalk 3,910 ft
14 min
Line 38 bus
1. Take the bus from Green Park Station to Tottenham Court Road Station / New Oxford Streetbus 19 / ...
22 min
£1–3

St James's Square to Covent Garden by foot and bus

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Duration: 7 min

What companies run services between St James's Square, Greater London, England and Covent Garden, Greater London, England?

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Piccadilly Circus station to Covent Garden station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £1–2 and the journey takes 3 min. Alternatively, Metroline Travel operates a bus from Haymarket / Jermyn Street to Southampton Street / Covent Garden every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 6 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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