How to get from Times Square to Chinatown by Tube?

From Times Square to Chinatown by Tube

To get from Times Square to Chinatown in Soho, take the DISTRICT Tube from Aldgate East station to Embankment station. Next, take the NORTHERN Tube from Embankment station to Leicester Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 34 min. The ride fare is £2.70.

34min£2.70
Walk to Tube station
Tube - DISTRICT
Tube - NORTHERN
Walk to Chinatown
Leaves from Aldgate East

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Aldgate East
    420 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for Tube
    DISTRICT
    Richmond
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Embankment
    11 min
  • 4
    Tube - NORTHERN
    Wait for Tube
    NORTHERN
    Barnet
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Leicester Square
    2 min
  • 6
    Walk to Chinatown
    Walk to
    Chinatown
    Lisle Street
    150 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Times Square to Chinatown by Tube via DISTRICT

Take one direct Tube from Times Square to Chinatown in Soho: take the DISTRICT Tube from Aldgate East station to Embankment station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 34 min. The ride fare is £2.70.

34min£2.70
Walk to Tube station
Tube - DISTRICT
Walk to Chinatown
Leaves from Aldgate East

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Aldgate East
    420 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for Tube
    DISTRICT
    Richmond
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Embankment
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chinatown
    Walk to
    Chinatown
    Lisle Street
    870 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Times Square to Chinatown

The distance between Times Square, Soho and Chinatown, Soho is approximately 5.53 km, which can typically be travelled in 34 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Times Square to Chinatown by Tube, so no matter how you choose to travel in Soho – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Times Square

Times Square is located at Gower's Walk, Soho and the nearest public transport station is Leman Street, Aldgate (Oh).

Tube stations close to Times Square:

  • Aldgate East

Bus stations close to Times Square:

  • Leman Street, Aldgate (Oh)
  • London Metropolitan University (P), Whitechapel
  • Aldgate East (H), Aldgate East

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:

  • Charing Cross
  • Covent Garden
  • Piccadilly Circus

Train stations close to Chinatown:

  • Tottenham Court Road

Bus stations close to Chinatown:

  • Dean Street / Chinatown (W)
  • Gerrard Place / Chinatown (P)
  • Trocadero / Haymarket (K)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Times Square to Chinatown by Tube via DISTRICT

Take one direct Tube from Times Square to Chinatown in Soho: take the DISTRICT Tube from Aldgate East station to Embankment station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 34 min. The ride fare is £2.70.

34min£2.70
Walk to Tube station
Tube - DISTRICT
Walk to Chinatown
Leaves from Aldgate East

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Aldgate East
    420 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for Tube
    DISTRICT
    Richmond
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Embankment
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chinatown
    Walk to
    Chinatown
    Lisle Street
    870 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 34 minutes, using Bus line DISTRICT, Bus line NORTHERN.

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

    The alternative route takes 34 minutes, using Bus line DISTRICT.

  • Is there a direct Tube between Times Square and Chinatown?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 Tube lines in total. The total travelling time is 34 min.

  • Which Tube line goes from Times Square to Chinatown?

    The DISTRICT Tube line goes from Aldgate East station near Times Square in Whitechapel to Richmond station. From there you’ll have to take one Tube line till Richmond station near Chinatown in Soho.

  • How long does it take to travel from Times Square to Chinatown by Tube?

    The total travel time between Times Square in Whitechapel and Chinatown in Soho by Tube is about 34 min.

  • Where do I get on the Tube near Times Square to get to Chinatown?

    Get on the DISTRICT Tube from the Aldgate East station near Times Square in Whitechapel.

  • Where do I get off the Tube when travelling between Times Square and Chinatown?

    Get off the Tube at the Richmond station, which is closest to Chinatown in Soho.

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

    The first bus from Times Square in Whitechapel to Chinatown in Soho is Trafalgar Square - Blackwall. It leaves the London Metropolitan University (U) stop at 09:08.

  • When is the first Tube from Times Square to Chinatown?

    The first Tube from Times Square in Whitechapel to Chinatown in Soho is District. It leaves the Tower Hill station at 01:17.

  • How much is the Tube fare from Times Square to Chinatown?

    The ride from Times Square to Chinatown costs £2.70.