How to get from Downtown Road to Chinatown by Tube and bus?

By Tube and bus

To get from Downtown Road to Chinatown in Soho, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 Tube lines: take the 381 bus from Downtown Road (S) station to Canada Water Bus Station (C) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the JUBILEE Tube and finally take the PICCADILLY Tube from Green Park station to Leicester Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 38 min. The ride fare is £5.15.

38min£5.15
Walk to bus station
Bus - 381381
Tube - JUBILEE
Tube - PICCADILLY
Walk to Chinatown
Leaves from Downtown Road (S)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Downtown Road (S)
    ID S
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 381381
    Wait for bus
    381
    Peckham
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Canada Water Bus Station (C)
    ID C
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Canada Water
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - JUBILEE
    Wait for Tube
    JUBILEE
    Finchley Road
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Green Park
    11 min
  • 7
    Tube - PICCADILLY
    Wait for Tube
    PICCADILLY
    Cockfosters
  • 8
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Leicester Square
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Chinatown
    Walk to
    Chinatown
    Lisle Street
    170 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by Tube and bus via 381, JUBILEE and 24

To get from Downtown Road to Chinatown in Soho, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Tube line: take the 381 bus from Downtown Road (S) station to Canada Water Bus Station (C) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the JUBILEE Tube and finally take the 24 bus from Westminster Stn / Parliament Square (A) station to Leicester Square Station (L) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 39 min. The ride fare is £5.15.

39min£5.15
Walk to bus station
Bus - 381381
Tube - JUBILEE
Bus - 2424
Walk to Chinatown
Leaves from Downtown Road (S)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Downtown Road (S)
    ID S
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 381381
    Wait for bus
    381
    Peckham
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Canada Water Bus Station (C)
    ID C
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Canada Water
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - JUBILEE
    Wait for Tube
    JUBILEE
    Finchley Road
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Westminster
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westminster Stn / Parliament Square (A)
    ID A
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Hampstead Heath
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leicester Square Station (L)
    ID L
    7 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chinatown
    Walk to
    Chinatown
    Lisle Street
    240 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Downtown Road to Chinatown
The distance between Downtown Road, Soho and Chinatown, Soho is approximately 6.35 mi, which can typically be travelled in 38 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Downtown Road to Chinatown by Tube and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Soho – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to Downtown Road

Downtown Road is located at Downtown Road, Soho and the nearest public transport station is Downtown Road (N).

Train stations close to Downtown Road:

  • Rotherhithe

Bus stations close to Downtown Road:

  • Downtown Road (N)
  • Downtown Road (S)
  • Bryan Road / Surrey Docks Farm (E)

River Bus stations close to Downtown Road:

  • Doubletree Docklands Nelson Dock Pier
  • Greenland Surrey Quays Pier
  • Canary Wharf Pier

DLR stations close to Downtown Road:

  • Heron Quays
Public transport stations close to Chinatown, Soho

Chinatown is located at Lisle Street, Soho and the nearest public transport station is Haymarket / Charles Il Street (P).

Tube stations close to Chinatown:

  • Charing Cross
  • Covent Garden
  • Piccadilly Circus

Train stations close to Chinatown:

  • Tottenham Court Road

Bus stations close to Chinatown:

  • Haymarket / Charles Il Street (P)
  • Dean Street / Chinatown (W)
  • Haymarket / Jermyn Street (R)
Related Routes

Alternative route by Tube and bus via 381, JUBILEE and 24

To get from Downtown Road to Chinatown in Soho, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Tube line: take the 381 bus from Downtown Road (S) station to Canada Water Bus Station (C) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the JUBILEE Tube and finally take the 24 bus from Westminster Stn / Parliament Square (A) station to Leicester Square Station (L) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 39 min. The ride fare is £5.15.

39min£5.15
Walk to bus station
Bus - 381381
Tube - JUBILEE
Bus - 2424
Walk to Chinatown
Leaves from Downtown Road (S)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Downtown Road (S)
    ID S
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 381381
    Wait for bus
    381
    Peckham
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Canada Water Bus Station (C)
    ID C
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Canada Water
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - JUBILEE
    Wait for Tube
    JUBILEE
    Finchley Road
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Westminster
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westminster Stn / Parliament Square (A)
    ID A
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Hampstead Heath
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leicester Square Station (L)
    ID L
    7 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chinatown
    Walk to
    Chinatown
    Lisle Street
    240 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Downtown Road to Chinatown?

    The fastest way takes 38 minutes, using Bus line 381, Bus line JUBILEE, Bus line PICCADILLY.

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

    The alternative route takes 39 minutes, using Bus line 381, Bus line JUBILEE, Bus line 24.

  • Is there a direct bus between Downtown Road and Chinatown?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 Tube lines in total. The total travelling time is 38 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Downtown Road to Chinatown?

    The 381 bus line goes from Downtown Road (S) station near Downtown Road in Rotherhithe to Peckham station. From there you’ll have to take 2 Tube lines till Peckham station near Chinatown in Soho.

  • How long does it take to travel from Downtown Road to Chinatown by bus and Tube?

    The total travel time between Downtown Road in Rotherhithe and Chinatown in Soho by bus and Tube is about 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Downtown Road to get to Chinatown?

    Get on the 381 bus from the Downtown Road (S) stop near Downtown Road in Rotherhithe.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Downtown Road and Chinatown?

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

  • When is the first River Bus from Downtown Road to Chinatown?

    The first River Bus from Downtown Road in Rotherhithe to Chinatown in Soho is Barking Riverside Pier - Putney Pier. It leaves the Greenland Surrey Quays Pier station at 06:46.

  • When is the first Tube from Downtown Road to Chinatown?

    The first Tube from Downtown Road in Rotherhithe to Chinatown in Soho is Jubilee. It leaves the Canada Water station at 01:19.

  • How much is the bus fare from Downtown Road to Chinatown?

    The ride from Downtown Road to Chinatown costs £5.15.

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