How to get from Acton to Islington by Tube and bus?

By Tube and bus

To get from Acton to Islington in London, take the CENTRAL Tube from North Acton station to Holborn station. Next, take the 38 bus from Bloomsbury Square (F) station to Cross Street (EA) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min. The ride fare is £4.55.

48min£4.55
Tube - CENTRAL
Bus - 3838
Leaves from North Acton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    Acton
  • 2
    Tube - CENTRAL
    Wait for Tube
    CENTRAL
    Loughton
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Holborn
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bloomsbury Square (F)
    ID F
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3838
    Wait for bus
    38
    Clapton Pond
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Cross Street (EA)
    Ride to bus station
    Cross Street (EA)
    ID EA
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by Tube and bus via CENTRAL and 56

To get from Acton to Islington in London, take the CENTRAL Tube from North Acton station to St Paul's station. Next, take the 56 bus from King Edward Street (ST) station to Cross Street (EA) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The ride fare is £4.55.

49min£4.55
Tube - CENTRAL
Bus - 5656
Leaves from North Acton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    Acton
  • 2
    Tube - CENTRAL
    Wait for Tube
    CENTRAL
    Loughton
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    St Paul's
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    King Edward Street (ST)
    ID ST
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Whipps Cross
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Cross Street (EA)
    Ride to bus station
    Cross Street (EA)
    ID EA
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Acton to Islington

The distance between Acton, London and Islington, London is approximately 9.03 mi, which can typically be travelled in 48 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Acton to Islington by Tube and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in London – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Acton

Acton is located at Acton, London and the nearest public transport station is North Acton Station (X).

Tube stations close to Acton:

  • East Acton
  • North Acton
  • Willesden Junction

Train stations close to Acton:

  • Acton Main Line
  • Harlesden

Bus stations close to Acton:

  • North Acton Station (X)
  • North Acton Station (E)
  • North Acton Station (Z)

Public transport stations close to Islington, London

Islington is located at Islington, London and the nearest public transport station is Cross Street (E).

Tube stations close to Islington:

  • Angel

Train stations close to Islington:

  • Essex Road
  • Highbury & Islington
  • Caledonian Road & Barnsbury

Bus stations close to Islington:

  • Cross Street (E)
  • Cross Street (EA)
  • Packington Street (K)

Related Routes

Alternative route by Tube and bus via CENTRAL and 56

To get from Acton to Islington in London, take the CENTRAL Tube from North Acton station to St Paul's station. Next, take the 56 bus from King Edward Street (ST) station to Cross Street (EA) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The ride fare is £4.55.

49min£4.55
Tube - CENTRAL
Bus - 5656
Leaves from North Acton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    Acton
  • 2
    Tube - CENTRAL
    Wait for Tube
    CENTRAL
    Loughton
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    St Paul's
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    King Edward Street (ST)
    ID ST
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Whipps Cross
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Cross Street (EA)
    Ride to bus station
    Cross Street (EA)
    ID EA
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Acton to Islington?

    The fastest way takes 48 minutes, using Bus line CENTRAL, Bus line 38.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Acton to Islington?

    The alternative route takes 49 minutes, using Bus line CENTRAL, Bus line 56.

  • Is there a direct Tube between Acton and Islington in London?

    No, you’ll have to take one Tube line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 48 min.

  • Which Tube line goes from Acton to Islington in London?

    The CENTRAL Tube line goes from Loughton station near Acton to Holborn station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Holborn station near Islington in London

  • How long does it take to travel from Acton to Islington in London by Tube and bus?

    The total travel time between Acton and Islington in London by Tube and bus is about 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the Tube near Acton to get to Islington in London?

    Get on the CENTRAL Tube from the Loughton station near Acton in London.

  • Where do I get off the Tube when travelling between Acton and Islington in London?

    Get off the Tube at the Holborn stop, which is closest to Islington in London.

  • When is the last train from Acton to Islington in London?

    The last train from Acton to Islington in London is the Overground line. It leaves the Willesden Junction station at 23:56.

  • How much is the Tube fare from Acton to Islington?

    The ride from Acton to Islington costs £4.55.

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