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How to get from Pier to Chinatown by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Pier to Chinatown in Soho, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 12A bus from Pier, Eastbourne station to Gildredge Road, Eastbourne Town Centre station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTHERN train and finally take the 38 bus from Victoria Bus Station (D) station to Gerrard Place / Chinatown (P) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min.

135min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 12A12A
Train - SOUTHERN
Bus - 3838
Walk to Chinatown
Leaves from Pier, Eastbourne

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pier, Eastbourne
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 12A12A
    Wait for bus
    12A
    Brighton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gildredge Road, Eastbourne Town Centre
    ID G1
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Eastbourne
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SOUTHERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN
    London Victoria
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    London Victoria
    93 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Victoria Bus Station (D)
    ID D
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3838
    Wait for bus
    38
    Clapton Pond
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gerrard Place / Chinatown (P)
    ID P
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chinatown
    Walk to
    Chinatown
    Lisle Street
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 1, SOUTHERN and 38

To get from Pier to Chinatown in Soho, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 1 bus from Ceylon Place, Eastbourne station to Gildredge Road, Eastbourne Town Centre station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTHERN train and finally take the 38 bus from Victoria Bus Station (D) station to Gerrard Place / Chinatown (P) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 22 min.

142min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11
Train - SOUTHERN
Bus - 3838
Walk to Chinatown
Leaves from Ceylon Place, Eastbourne

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ceylon Place, Eastbourne
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Hamlands
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gildredge Road, Eastbourne Town Centre
    ID G1
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Eastbourne
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SOUTHERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN
    London Victoria
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    London Victoria
    93 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Victoria Bus Station (D)
    ID D
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3838
    Wait for bus
    38
    Clapton Pond
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gerrard Place / Chinatown (P)
    ID P
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chinatown
    Walk to
    Chinatown
    Lisle Street
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Pier to Chinatown

The distance between Pier, Soho and Chinatown, Soho is approximately 68.6 mi, which can typically be travelled in 135 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Pier to Chinatown by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Soho – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Pier

Pier is located at Cavendish Place, Soho and the nearest public transport station is Pier, Eastbourne.

Bus stations close to Pier:

  • Pier, Eastbourne
  • Hippodrome, Eastbourne
  • Ceylon Place, Eastbourne

Public transport stations close to Chinatown, Soho

Chinatown is located at Lisle Street, Soho and the nearest public transport station is Trocadero / Haymarket (K).

Tube stations close to Chinatown:

  • Piccadilly Circus
  • Charing Cross
  • Covent Garden

Train stations close to Chinatown:

  • Tottenham Court Road

Bus stations close to Chinatown:

  • Trocadero / Haymarket (K)
  • Regent Street / St James's (Z)
  • Haymarket / Charles Il Street (P)

Alternative route by bus and train via 1, SOUTHERN and 38

To get from Pier to Chinatown in Soho, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 1 bus from Ceylon Place, Eastbourne station to Gildredge Road, Eastbourne Town Centre station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTHERN train and finally take the 38 bus from Victoria Bus Station (D) station to Gerrard Place / Chinatown (P) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 22 min.

142min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11
Train - SOUTHERN
Bus - 3838
Walk to Chinatown
Leaves from Ceylon Place, Eastbourne

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ceylon Place, Eastbourne
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Hamlands
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gildredge Road, Eastbourne Town Centre
    ID G1
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Eastbourne
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SOUTHERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN
    London Victoria
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    London Victoria
    93 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Victoria Bus Station (D)
    ID D
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3838
    Wait for bus
    38
    Clapton Pond
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gerrard Place / Chinatown (P)
    ID P
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chinatown
    Walk to
    Chinatown
    Lisle Street
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Pier to Chinatown?

    The fastest way takes 135 minutes, using Bus line 12A, Bus line SOUTHERN, Bus line 38.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Pier to Chinatown?

    The alternative route takes 142 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line SOUTHERN, Bus line 38.

  • Is there a direct bus between Pier and Chinatown?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 15 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Pier to Chinatown?

    The 12A bus line goes from Pier, Eastbourne station near Pier in Eastbourne to Brighton station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Brighton station near Chinatown in Soho.

  • How long does it take to travel from Pier to Chinatown by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Pier in Eastbourne and Chinatown in Soho by bus and train is about 2 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Pier to get to Chinatown?

    Get on the 12A bus from the Pier, Eastbourne stop near Pier in Eastbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Pier and Chinatown?

    Get off the bus at the Brighton stop, which is closest to Chinatown in Soho.

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