How to get from Union Square to Chinatown by bus?

By bus

Take one direct bus from Union Square to Chinatown in Soho: take the 38 bus from Cross Street (E) station to Dean Street / Chinatown (W) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 37 min. The ride fare is £1.75.

37min£1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3838
Walk to Chinatown
Leaves from Cross Street (E)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cross Street (E)
    ID E
    580 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3838
    Wait for bus
    38
    Victoria
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dean Street / Chinatown (W)
    ID W
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chinatown
    Walk to
    Chinatown
    Lisle Street
    280 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 19

Take one direct bus from Union Square to Chinatown in Soho: take the 19 bus from St Mary's Church (N) station to Dean Street / Chinatown (W) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 40 min. The ride fare is £1.75.

40min£1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1919
Walk to Chinatown
Leaves from St Mary's Church (N)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Mary's Church (N)
    ID N
    770 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1919
    Wait for bus
    19
    Battersea Bridge, South Side
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dean Street / Chinatown (W)
    ID W
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chinatown
    Walk to
    Chinatown
    Lisle Street
    280 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Union Square to Chinatown

The distance between Union Square, Soho and Chinatown, Soho is approximately 2.96 mi, which can typically be travelled in 37 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Union Square to Chinatown by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Soho – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Union Square

Union Square is located at Union Square, Soho and the nearest public transport station is Baring Street (Xs), Hoxton.

Bus stations close to Union Square:

  • Baring Street (Xs), Hoxton
  • Baring Street (Xk), Hoxton
  • Basire Street (El), Islington

Public transport stations close to Chinatown, Soho

Chinatown is located at Lisle Street, Soho and the nearest public transport station is Covent Garden.

Tube stations close to Chinatown:

  • Covent Garden
  • Piccadilly Circus
  • Leicester Square

Train stations close to Chinatown:

  • Tottenham Court Road

Bus stations close to Chinatown:

  • Regent Street / St James's (Y)
  • Regent Street / St James's (Z)
  • Haymarket / Jermyn Street (R)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 19

Take one direct bus from Union Square to Chinatown in Soho: take the 19 bus from St Mary's Church (N) station to Dean Street / Chinatown (W) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 40 min. The ride fare is £1.75.

40min£1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1919
Walk to Chinatown
Leaves from St Mary's Church (N)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Mary's Church (N)
    ID N
    770 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1919
    Wait for bus
    19
    Battersea Bridge, South Side
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dean Street / Chinatown (W)
    ID W
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chinatown
    Walk to
    Chinatown
    Lisle Street
    280 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Union Square to Chinatown?

    The fastest way takes 37 minutes, using Bus line 38.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Union Square to Chinatown?

    The alternative route takes 40 minutes, using Bus line 19.

  • Is there a direct bus between Union Square and Chinatown?

    Yes, there’s a direct bus going from Union Square in Islington to Chinatown in Soho in 37 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Union Square to Chinatown?

    The 38 bus line goes from Cross Street (E) station near Union Square in Islington to Victoria station near Chinatown in Soho.

  • How long does it take to travel from Union Square to Chinatown by bus?

    The total travel time between Union Square in Islington and Chinatown in Soho by bus is about 37 min.

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

    Get on the 38 bus from the Cross Street (E) stop near Union Square in Islington.

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

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

  • When is the first bus from Union Square to Chinatown?

    The first bus from Union Square in Islington to Chinatown in Soho is Victoria - Clapton Pond. It leaves the Cross Street (E) stop at 09:13.

  • How much is the bus fare from Union Square to Chinatown?

    The ride from Union Square to Chinatown costs £1.75.

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