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How to get from Time Square to Chinatown by bus?

By bus

Take one direct bus from Time Square to Chinatown in Soho: take the 38 bus from Dalston Junction Station (G) station to Dean Street / Chinatown (W) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 46 min. The ride fare is £1.75.

46min£1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3838
Walk to Chinatown
Leaves from Dalston Junction Station (G)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dalston Junction Station (G)
    ID G
    560 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3838
    Wait for bus
    38
    Victoria
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dean Street / Chinatown (W)
    ID W
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chinatown
    Walk to
    Chinatown
    Lisle Street
    280 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train and tube

To get from Time Square to Chinatown in Soho, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 tube lines: take the OVERGROUND train from Dalston Kingsland station to Highbury & Islington 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 30 min. The ride fare is £2.80.

30min£2.80
Walk to train station
Train - OVERGROUND
Tube - VICTORIA
Tube - NORTHERN
Walk to Chinatown
Leaves from Dalston Kingsland

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dalston Kingsland
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - OVERGROUND
    Wait for train
    OVERGROUND
    Willesden Junction Low Level
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Highbury & Islington
    4 min
  • 4
    Tube - VICTORIA
    Wait for tube
    VICTORIA
    Brixton
  • 5
    Ride to tube station
    Ride to tube station
    Euston Station
    4 min
  • 6
    Tube - NORTHERN
    Wait for tube
    NORTHERN
    Kennington
  • 7
    Ride to tube station
    Ride to tube station
    Leicester Square
    5 min
  • 8
    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 Time Square to Chinatown

The distance between Time Square, Soho and Chinatown, Soho is approximately 4.29 mi, which can typically be travelled in 46 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Time Square to Chinatown by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Soho – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Time Square

Time Square is located at Time Square, Soho and the nearest public transport station is Ridley Road Market (N), Dalston.

Bus stations close to Time Square:

  • Ridley Road Market (N), Dalston
  • Dalston Kingsland Station (R), Kingsland
  • Rio Cinema (T), Shacklewell

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:

  • Leicester Square
  • Piccadilly Circus
  • Covent Garden

Train stations close to Chinatown:

  • Tottenham Court Road

Bus stations close to Chinatown:

  • Dean Street / Chinatown (W)
  • Gerrard Place / Chinatown (P)
  • Leicester Square Station (J)

By train and tube

To get from Time Square to Chinatown in Soho, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 tube lines: take the OVERGROUND train from Dalston Kingsland station to Highbury & Islington 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 30 min. The ride fare is £2.80.

30min£2.80
Walk to train station
Train - OVERGROUND
Tube - VICTORIA
Tube - NORTHERN
Walk to Chinatown
Leaves from Dalston Kingsland

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dalston Kingsland
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - OVERGROUND
    Wait for train
    OVERGROUND
    Willesden Junction Low Level
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Highbury & Islington
    4 min
  • 4
    Tube - VICTORIA
    Wait for tube
    VICTORIA
    Brixton
  • 5
    Ride to tube station
    Ride to tube station
    Euston Station
    4 min
  • 6
    Tube - NORTHERN
    Wait for tube
    NORTHERN
    Kennington
  • 7
    Ride to tube station
    Ride to tube station
    Leicester Square
    5 min
  • 8
    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 Time Square to Chinatown?

    The fastest way takes 46 minutes, using Bus line 38.

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

    The alternative route takes 30 minutes, using Bus line OVERGROUND, Bus line VICTORIA, Bus line NORTHERN.

  • Is there a direct bus between Time Square and Chinatown?

    Yes, there’s a direct bus going from Time Square in Dalston to Chinatown in Soho in 46 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Time Square to Chinatown?

    The 38 bus line goes from Dalston Junction Station (G) station near Time Square in Dalston to Victoria station near Chinatown in Soho.

  • How long does it take to travel from Time Square to Chinatown by bus?

    The total travel time between Time Square in Dalston and Chinatown in Soho by bus is about 46 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Time Square to get to Chinatown?

    Get on the 38 bus from the Dalston Junction Station (G) stop near Time Square in Dalston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Time Square and Chinatown?

    Get off the bus at the Chinatown stop, which is closest to Chinatown in Soho.

  • When is the first train from Time Square to Chinatown?

    The first train from Time Square in Dalston to Chinatown in Soho is Overground. It leaves the Hackney Downs station at 07:58.

  • When is the last bus from Time Square to Chinatown?

    The last bus from Time Square in Dalston to Chinatown in Soho is the Victoria - Walthamstow Central line. It leaves the Dalston Junction Station (G) stop at 01:27.

  • How much is the bus fare from Time Square to Chinatown?

    The ride from Time Square to Chinatown costs £1.75.

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