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How to get from Bankside Pier to Chinatown by tube?

By tube

To get from Bankside Pier to Chinatown in Soho, take the DISTRICT tube from Blackfriars 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 26 min. The ride fare is £2.70.

26min£2.70
Walk to tube station
Tube - DISTRICT
Tube - NORTHERN
Walk to Chinatown
Leaves from Blackfriars

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tube station
    Walk to tube station
    Blackfriars
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for tube
    DISTRICT
    Richmond
  • 3
    Ride to tube station
    Ride to tube station
    Embankment
    3 min
  • 4
    Tube - NORTHERN
    Wait for tube
    NORTHERN
    Edgware
  • 5
    Ride to tube station
    Ride to tube station
    Leicester Square
    2 min
  • 6
    Walk to Chinatown
    Walk to
    Chinatown
    Lisle Street
    170 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By river bus and tube

To get from Bankside Pier to Chinatown in Soho, take the RB1 river bus from Bankside Pier station to Embankment Pier station. Next, take the NORTHERN tube from Embankment station to Leicester Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 28 min. The ride fare is £9.90.

28min£9.90
River Bus - RB1
Tube - NORTHERN
Walk to Chinatown
Leaves from Bankside Pier

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from river bus station
    Start from river bus station
    Bankside Pier
    Bankside
  • 2
    River Bus - RB1
    Wait for river bus
    RB1
    Westminster Pier
  • 3
    Ride to river bus station
    Ride to river bus station
    Embankment Pier
    ID 1
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to tube station
    Walk to tube station
    Embankment
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Tube - NORTHERN
    Wait for tube
    NORTHERN
    Edgware
  • 6
    Ride to tube station
    Ride to tube station
    Leicester Square
    2 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chinatown
    Walk to
    Chinatown
    Lisle Street
    170 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Bankside Pier to Chinatown

The distance between Bankside Pier, Soho and Chinatown, Soho is approximately 1.78 mi, which can typically be travelled in 26 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bankside Pier 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 Bankside Pier

Bankside Pier is located at Bankside, Soho and the nearest public transport station is Southwark Bridge / Bankside Pier (BC).

Tube stations close to Bankside Pier:

  • Cannon Street
  • Mansion House

Train stations close to Bankside Pier:

  • Cannon Street

Bus stations close to Bankside Pier:

  • Southwark Bridge / Bankside Pier (BC)
  • St Paul's Cathedral (SK)
  • St Paul's Churchyard (SH)

River Bus stations close to Bankside Pier:

  • Bankside Pier
  • Blackfriars Pier

Public transport stations close to Chinatown, Soho

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

Tube stations close to Chinatown:

  • Leicester Square
  • Piccadilly Circus
  • Covent Garden

Train stations close to Chinatown:

  • Tottenham Court Road

Bus stations close to Chinatown:

  • Trafalgar Sq / Charing Cross Stn (C)
  • Leicester Square Station (L)
  • Gerrard Place / Chinatown (P)

By river bus and tube

To get from Bankside Pier to Chinatown in Soho, take the RB1 river bus from Bankside Pier station to Embankment Pier station. Next, take the NORTHERN tube from Embankment station to Leicester Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 28 min. The ride fare is £9.90.

28min£9.90
River Bus - RB1
Tube - NORTHERN
Walk to Chinatown
Leaves from Bankside Pier

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from river bus station
    Start from river bus station
    Bankside Pier
    Bankside
  • 2
    River Bus - RB1
    Wait for river bus
    RB1
    Westminster Pier
  • 3
    Ride to river bus station
    Ride to river bus station
    Embankment Pier
    ID 1
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to tube station
    Walk to tube station
    Embankment
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Tube - NORTHERN
    Wait for tube
    NORTHERN
    Edgware
  • 6
    Ride to tube station
    Ride to tube station
    Leicester Square
    2 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chinatown
    Walk to
    Chinatown
    Lisle Street
    170 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Bankside Pier to Chinatown?

    The fastest way takes 26 minutes, using Bus line DISTRICT, Bus line NORTHERN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Bankside Pier to Chinatown?

    The alternative route takes 28 minutes, using Bus line RB1, Bus line NORTHERN.

  • Is there a direct tube between Bankside Pier and Chinatown?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 tube lines in total. The total travelling time is 26 min.

  • Which tube line goes from Bankside Pier to Chinatown?

    The DISTRICT tube line goes from Blackfriars station near Bankside Pier in Borough to Richmond station. From there you’ll have to take one tube line till Chinatown station near Chinatown in Soho.

  • How long does it take to travel from Bankside Pier to Chinatown by tube?

    The total travel time between Bankside Pier in Borough and Chinatown in Soho by tube is about 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the tube near Bankside Pier to get to Chinatown?

    Get on the DISTRICT tube from the Blackfriars station near Bankside Pier in Borough.

  • Where do I get off the tube when travelling between Bankside Pier and Chinatown?

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

  • When is the last tube from Bankside Pier to Chinatown?

    The last tube from Bankside Pier in Borough to Chinatown in Soho is the District line. It leaves the Blackfriars station at 00:57.

  • When is the first bus from Bankside Pier to Chinatown?

    The first bus from Bankside Pier in Borough to Chinatown in Soho is New Cross Gate - Trafalgar Square. It leaves the Great Guildford Street (BM) stop at 06:08.

  • When is the last train from Bankside Pier to Chinatown?

    The last train from Bankside Pier in Borough to Chinatown in Soho is the Southeastern line. It leaves the London Bridge station at 01:26.

  • How much is the tube fare from Bankside Pier to Chinatown?

    The ride from Bankside Pier to Chinatown costs £2.70.

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