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How to get from Waltham Cross to Islington by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Waltham Cross to Islington in London, take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Waltham Cross station to Lea Bridge station. Next, take the 56 bus from Lea Bridge Station (LN) station to Cross Street (E) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The ride fare is £7.65.

55min£7.65
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Bus - 5656
Leaves from Waltham Cross

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Waltham Cross
  • 2
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Stratford (London)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lea Bridge
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lea Bridge Station (LN)
    ID LN
    160 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Barts Hospital
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Cross Street (E)
    Ride to bus station
    Cross Street (E)
    ID E
    29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus, train and tube

To get from Waltham Cross to Islington in London, you’ll need to take one train line, one tube line and one bus line: take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Waltham Cross station to Tottenham Hale station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the VICTORIA tube and finally take the 4 bus from Highbury Corner (D) station to St Mary's Church (N) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min. The ride fare is £9.55.

42min£9.55
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Tube - VICTORIA
Bus - 44
Walk to Islington
Leaves from Waltham Cross

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Waltham Cross
  • 2
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Stratford (London)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Tottenham Hale
    13 min
  • 4
    Tube - VICTORIA
    Wait for tube
    VICTORIA
    Brixton
  • 5
    Ride to tube station
    Ride to tube station
    Highbury & Islington
    9 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Highbury Corner (D)
    ID D
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Blackfriars Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Mary's Church (N)
    ID N
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Islington
    Walk to
    Islington
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Waltham Cross to Islington

The distance between Waltham Cross, London and Islington, London is approximately 12.73 mi, which can typically be travelled in 55 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Waltham Cross to Islington by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in London – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Waltham Cross

Waltham Cross is located at Waltham Cross, London and the nearest public transport station is Waltham Cross Railway Station, Waltham Cross.

Train stations close to Waltham Cross:

  • Enfield Lock
  • Cheshunt
  • Brimsdown

Bus stations close to Waltham Cross:

  • Waltham Cross Railway Station, Waltham Cross
  • Bus Station (A)
  • Bus Station

Public transport stations close to Islington, London

Islington is located at Islington, London and the nearest public transport station is Essex Road Station (EB).

Tube stations close to Islington:

  • Angel

Train stations close to Islington:

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

Bus stations close to Islington:

  • Essex Road Station (EB)
  • Theberton Street (Z)
  • Essex Road Station (ED)

By bus, train and tube

To get from Waltham Cross to Islington in London, you’ll need to take one train line, one tube line and one bus line: take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Waltham Cross station to Tottenham Hale station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the VICTORIA tube and finally take the 4 bus from Highbury Corner (D) station to St Mary's Church (N) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min. The ride fare is £9.55.

42min£9.55
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Tube - VICTORIA
Bus - 44
Walk to Islington
Leaves from Waltham Cross

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Waltham Cross
  • 2
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Stratford (London)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Tottenham Hale
    13 min
  • 4
    Tube - VICTORIA
    Wait for tube
    VICTORIA
    Brixton
  • 5
    Ride to tube station
    Ride to tube station
    Highbury & Islington
    9 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Highbury Corner (D)
    ID D
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Blackfriars Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Mary's Church (N)
    ID N
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Islington
    Walk to
    Islington
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Waltham Cross to Islington?

    The fastest way takes 55 minutes, using Bus line GREATER ANGLIA, Bus line 56.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Waltham Cross to Islington?

    The alternative route takes 42 minutes, using Bus line GREATER ANGLIA, Bus line VICTORIA, Bus line 4.

  • Is there a direct train between Waltham Cross and Islington?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 55 min.

  • Which train line goes from Waltham Cross to Islington?

    The GREATER ANGLIA train line goes from Stratford (London) station near Waltham Cross in Cheshunt to Lea Bridge station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Cross Street (E) station near Islington in London.

  • How long does it take to travel from Waltham Cross to Islington by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Waltham Cross in Cheshunt and Islington in London by train and bus is about 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Waltham Cross to get to Islington?

    Get on the GREATER ANGLIA train from the Stratford (London) station near Waltham Cross in Cheshunt.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Waltham Cross and Islington?

    Get off the train at the Cross Street (E) stop, which is closest to Islington in London.

  • How much is the train fare from Waltham Cross to Islington?

    The ride from Waltham Cross to Islington costs £7.65.

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