How to get from Waterloo East to Chinatown by Tube?

From Waterloo East to Chinatown by Tube

Take one direct Tube from Waterloo East to Chinatown in Soho: take the NORTHERN Tube from Waterloo station to Leicester Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 13 min. The ride fare is £2.90. The Tube schedule from Waterloo East may change. We recommend you check the updated Tube schedule to Chinatown on the Moovit app.

13min£2.90
Walk to Tube station
Tube - NORTHERN
Walk to Chinatown
Leaves from Waterloo

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Waterloo
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Tube - NORTHERN
    Wait for Tube
    NORTHERN
    Barnet
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Leicester Square
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chinatown
    Walk to
    Chinatown
    Lisle Street
    150 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Waterloo East to Chinatown by Tube via BAKERLOO

Take one direct Tube from Waterloo East to Chinatown in Soho: take the BAKERLOO Tube from Waterloo station to Piccadilly Circus station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 16 min. The ride fare is £2.90. The Tube schedule from Waterloo East may change. We recommend you check the updated Tube schedule to Chinatown on the Moovit app.

16min£2.90
Walk to Tube station
Tube - BAKERLOO
Walk to Chinatown
Leaves from Waterloo

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Waterloo
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Tube - BAKERLOO
    Wait for Tube
    BAKERLOO
    Harrow & Wealdstone
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Piccadilly Circus
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chinatown
    Walk to
    Chinatown
    Lisle Street
    370 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Waterloo East to Chinatown

The distance between Waterloo East, Soho and Chinatown, Soho is approximately 1.67 km, which can typically be travelled in 13 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Waterloo East to Chinatown by Tube, so no matter how you choose to travel in Soho – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Tube schedule from Waterloo East to Chinatown

To check the Tube schedule from Waterloo East to Chinatown using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Waterloo East) and destination (Chinatown), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available Tube routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each Tube, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest Tube schedules.

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Alternative route from Waterloo East to Chinatown by Tube via BAKERLOO

Take one direct Tube from Waterloo East to Chinatown in Soho: take the BAKERLOO Tube from Waterloo station to Piccadilly Circus station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 16 min. The ride fare is £2.90. The Tube schedule from Waterloo East may change. We recommend you check the updated Tube schedule to Chinatown on the Moovit app.

16min£2.90
Walk to Tube station
Tube - BAKERLOO
Walk to Chinatown
Leaves from Waterloo

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Waterloo
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Tube - BAKERLOO
    Wait for Tube
    BAKERLOO
    Harrow & Wealdstone
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Piccadilly Circus
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chinatown
    Walk to
    Chinatown
    Lisle Street
    370 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Waterloo East to Chinatown?

    The fastest way takes 13 minutes, using Tube line NORTHERN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Waterloo East to Chinatown?

    The alternative route takes 16 minutes, using Tube line BAKERLOO.

  • Is there a direct Tube between Waterloo East and Chinatown?

    Yes, there’s a direct Tube going from Waterloo East in Waterloo to Chinatown in Soho in 13 min.

  • Which Tube line goes from Waterloo East to Chinatown?

    The NORTHERN Tube line goes from Waterloo station near Waterloo East in Waterloo to Barnet station near Chinatown in Soho.

  • How long does it take to travel from Waterloo East to Chinatown by Tube?

    The total travel time between Waterloo East in Waterloo and Chinatown in Soho by Tube is about 13 min.

  • Where do I get on the Tube near Waterloo East to get to Chinatown?

    Get on the NORTHERN Tube from the Waterloo station near Waterloo East in Waterloo.

  • Where do I get off the Tube when travelling between Waterloo East and Chinatown?

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

  • When is the first Tube from Waterloo East to Chinatown?

    The first Tube from Waterloo East in Waterloo to Chinatown in Soho is Northern. It leaves the Waterloo station at 00:05.

  • When is the last bus from Waterloo East to Chinatown?

    The last bus from Waterloo East in Waterloo to Chinatown in Soho is the New Cross Gate - Trafalgar Square line. It leaves the Waterloo Road (L) stop at 03:44.

  • When is the first train from Waterloo East to Chinatown?

    The first train from Waterloo East in Waterloo to Chinatown in Soho is Southeastern. It leaves the Waterloo East station at 00:06.

  • How much is the Tube fare from Waterloo East to Chinatown?

    The ride from Waterloo East to Chinatown costs £2.90.

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