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How to get from Downtown to Chinatown by Tube and train?

From Downtown to Chinatown by Tube and train

To get from Downtown to Chinatown in Soho, take the THAMESLINK train from Luton station to St Pancras station. Next, take the PICCADILLY Tube from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Leicester Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is £13.00.

65min£13.00
Walk to train station
Train - THAMESLINK
Tube - PICCADILLY
Walk to Chinatown
Leaves from Luton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Luton
    490 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Brighton
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    St Pancras
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - PICCADILLY
    Wait for Tube
    PICCADILLY
    Rayners Lane
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Leicester Square
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chinatown
    Walk to
    Chinatown
    Lisle Street
    150 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Downtown to Chinatown by Tube and train via EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY and PICCADILLY

To get from Downtown to Chinatown in Soho, take the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Luton station to St Pancras station. Next, take the PICCADILLY Tube from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Leicester Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The ride fare is £13.00.

56min£13.00
Walk to train station
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Tube - PICCADILLY
Walk to Chinatown
Leaves from Luton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Luton
    490 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    London St Pancras International
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    St Pancras
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - PICCADILLY
    Wait for Tube
    PICCADILLY
    Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Leicester Square
    7 min
  • 7
    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 Downtown to Chinatown

The distance between Downtown, Soho and Chinatown, Soho is approximately 51.68 km, which can typically be travelled in 65 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Downtown to Chinatown by Tube 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 Downtown

Downtown is located at Gordon Street, Soho and the nearest public transport station is Galaxy Centre, Luton Town Centre (G3).

Bus stations close to Downtown:

  • Galaxy Centre, Luton Town Centre (G3)
  • Galaxy Centre, Luton Town Centre (G4)
  • Galaxy Centre, Luton Town Centre (G2)

Public transport stations close to Chinatown, Soho

Chinatown is located at Lisle Street, Soho and the nearest public transport station is Dean Street / Chinatown (W).

Tube stations close to Chinatown:

  • Covent Garden
  • Charing Cross
  • Piccadilly Circus

Train stations close to Chinatown:

  • Tottenham Court Road

Bus stations close to Chinatown:

  • Dean Street / Chinatown (W)
  • Trafalgar Square / Charing Cross Stn (G)
  • Trafalgar Sq / Charing Cross Stn (C)

Alternative route from Downtown to Chinatown by Tube and train via EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY and PICCADILLY

To get from Downtown to Chinatown in Soho, take the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Luton station to St Pancras station. Next, take the PICCADILLY Tube from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Leicester Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The ride fare is £13.00.

56min£13.00
Walk to train station
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Tube - PICCADILLY
Walk to Chinatown
Leaves from Luton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Luton
    490 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    London St Pancras International
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    St Pancras
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - PICCADILLY
    Wait for Tube
    PICCADILLY
    Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Leicester Square
    7 min
  • 7
    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 Downtown to Chinatown?

    The fastest way takes 65 minutes, using Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line PICCADILLY.

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

    The alternative route takes 56 minutes, using Bus line EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Bus line PICCADILLY.

  • Is there a direct train between Downtown and Chinatown?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one Tube line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 5 min.

  • Which train line goes from Downtown to Chinatown?

    The THAMESLINK train line goes from Luton station near Downtown in Luton to Brighton station. From there you’ll have to take one Tube line till Brighton station near Chinatown in Soho.

  • How long does it take to travel from Downtown to Chinatown by train and Tube?

    The total travel time between Downtown in Luton and Chinatown in Soho by train and Tube is about 1 hr 5 min.

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

    Get on the THAMESLINK train from the Luton station near Downtown in Luton.

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

    Get off the train at the Brighton station, which is closest to Chinatown in Soho.

  • When is the last train from Downtown to Chinatown?

    The last train from Downtown in Luton to Chinatown in Soho is the Thameslink line. It leaves the Luton station at 02:40.

  • How much is the train fare from Downtown to Chinatown?

    The ride from Downtown to Chinatown costs £13.00.

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