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 12 min. The ride fare is £12.90.

72min£12.90
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
    500 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    London St Pancras International Ll
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    St Pancras
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    10 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
    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 THAMESLINK, VICTORIA and NORTHERN

To get from Downtown to Chinatown in Soho, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 Tube lines: take the THAMESLINK train from Luton station to St Pancras station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the VICTORIA Tube and finally take the NORTHERN Tube from Euston Station station to Leicester Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is £12.90.

74min£12.90
Walk to train station
Train - THAMESLINK
Tube - VICTORIA
Tube - NORTHERN
Walk to Chinatown
Leaves from Luton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Luton
    500 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    London St Pancras International Ll
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    St Pancras
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    80 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - VICTORIA
    Wait for Tube
    VICTORIA
    Brixton
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Euston Station
    1 min
  • 7
    Tube - NORTHERN
    Wait for Tube
    NORTHERN
    Nine Elms
  • 8
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Leicester Square
    5 min
  • 9
    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 51.62 km, which can typically be travelled in 72 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 Trocadero / Haymarket (K).

Tube stations close to Chinatown:

  • Leicester Square
  • Covent Garden
  • Piccadilly Circus

Train stations close to Chinatown:

  • Tottenham Court Road

Bus stations close to Chinatown:

  • Trocadero / Haymarket (K)
  • Denmark Street (A)
  • Dean Street / Chinatown (W)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Downtown to Chinatown by Tube and train via THAMESLINK, VICTORIA and NORTHERN

To get from Downtown to Chinatown in Soho, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 Tube lines: take the THAMESLINK train from Luton station to St Pancras station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the VICTORIA Tube and finally take the NORTHERN Tube from Euston Station station to Leicester Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is £12.90.

74min£12.90
Walk to train station
Train - THAMESLINK
Tube - VICTORIA
Tube - NORTHERN
Walk to Chinatown
Leaves from Luton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Luton
    500 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    London St Pancras International Ll
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    St Pancras
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    80 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - VICTORIA
    Wait for Tube
    VICTORIA
    Brixton
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Euston Station
    1 min
  • 7
    Tube - NORTHERN
    Wait for Tube
    NORTHERN
    Nine Elms
  • 8
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Leicester Square
    5 min
  • 9
    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 72 minutes, using Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line PICCADILLY.

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

    The alternative route takes 74 minutes, using Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line VICTORIA, Bus line NORTHERN.

  • 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 12 min.

  • Which train line goes from Downtown to Chinatown?

    The THAMESLINK train line goes from Luton station near Downtown in Luton to London St Pancras International Ll station. From there you’ll have to take one Tube line till London St Pancras International Ll 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 12 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 London St Pancras International Ll 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 £12.90.