How to get from Grand Central to Chinatown by train?

From Grand Central to Chinatown by train

To get from Grand Central to Chinatown in Soho, take the WEAVER LINE train from Chelmsford station to Stratford station. Next, take the ELIZABETH train from Stratford station to Tottenham Court Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min.

54min
Walk to train station
Train - WEAVER LINE
Train - ELIZABETH
Walk to Chinatown
Leaves from Chelmsford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chelmsford
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - WEAVER LINE
    Wait for train
    WEAVER LINE
    London Liverpool Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stratford
    25 min
  • 4
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Paddington
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Tottenham Court Road
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to Chinatown
    Walk to
    Chinatown
    Lisle Street
    670 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Grand Central to Chinatown by Tube and train

To get from Grand Central to Chinatown in Soho, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 Tube lines: take the WEAVER LINE train from Chelmsford station to Stratford station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CENTRAL Tube and finally take the PICCADILLY Tube from Holborn station to Leicester Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min.

64min
Walk to train station
Train - WEAVER LINE
Tube - CENTRAL
Tube - PICCADILLY
Walk to Chinatown
Leaves from Chelmsford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chelmsford
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - WEAVER LINE
    Wait for train
    WEAVER LINE
    London Liverpool Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stratford
    25 min
  • 4
    Tube - CENTRAL
    Wait for Tube
    CENTRAL
    White City
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Holborn
    18 min
  • 6
    Tube - PICCADILLY
    Wait for Tube
    PICCADILLY
    Rayners Lane
  • 7
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Leicester Square
    2 min
  • 8
    Walk to Chinatown
    Walk to
    Chinatown
    Lisle Street
    150 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Grand Central to Chinatown

The distance between Grand Central, Soho and Chinatown, Soho is approximately 52.74 km, which can typically be travelled in 54 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Grand Central to Chinatown by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Soho – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Grand Central

Grand Central is located at Duke Street, Soho and the nearest public transport station is Railway Station, Chelmsford City Centre (12).

Bus stations close to Grand Central:

  • Railway Station, Chelmsford City Centre (12)
  • Railway Station, Chelmsford City Centre (11)
  • Station, Chelmsford City Centre

Public transport stations close to Chinatown, Soho

Chinatown is located at Lisle Street, Soho and the nearest public transport station is Trafalgar Square / Charing Cross Stn (G).

Tube stations close to Chinatown:

  • Leicester Square
  • Covent Garden
  • Charing Cross

Train stations close to Chinatown:

  • Tottenham Court Road

Bus stations close to Chinatown:

  • Trafalgar Square / Charing Cross Stn (G)
  • Cambridge Circus (D)
  • Denmark Street (A)

Related Routes

From Grand Central to Chinatown by Tube and train

To get from Grand Central to Chinatown in Soho, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 Tube lines: take the WEAVER LINE train from Chelmsford station to Stratford station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CENTRAL Tube and finally take the PICCADILLY Tube from Holborn station to Leicester Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min.

64min
Walk to train station
Train - WEAVER LINE
Tube - CENTRAL
Tube - PICCADILLY
Walk to Chinatown
Leaves from Chelmsford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chelmsford
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - WEAVER LINE
    Wait for train
    WEAVER LINE
    London Liverpool Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stratford
    25 min
  • 4
    Tube - CENTRAL
    Wait for Tube
    CENTRAL
    White City
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Holborn
    18 min
  • 6
    Tube - PICCADILLY
    Wait for Tube
    PICCADILLY
    Rayners Lane
  • 7
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Leicester Square
    2 min
  • 8
    Walk to Chinatown
    Walk to
    Chinatown
    Lisle Street
    150 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Grand Central to Chinatown?

    The fastest way takes 54 minutes, using Bus line WEAVER LINE, Bus line ELIZABETH.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Grand Central to Chinatown?

    The alternative route takes 64 minutes, using Bus line WEAVER LINE, Bus line CENTRAL, Bus line PICCADILLY.

  • Is there a direct train between Grand Central and Chinatown?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 54 min.

  • Which train line goes from Grand Central to Chinatown?

    The WEAVER LINE train line goes from Chelmsford station near Grand Central in Chelmsford to London Liverpool Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till London Liverpool Street station near Chinatown in Soho.

  • How long does it take to travel from Grand Central to Chinatown by train?

    The total travel time between Grand Central in Chelmsford and Chinatown in Soho by train is about 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Grand Central to get to Chinatown?

    Get on the WEAVER LINE train from the Chelmsford station near Grand Central in Chelmsford.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Grand Central and Chinatown?

    Get off the train at the London Liverpool Street station, which is closest to Chinatown in Soho.