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How to get from Islington to London Zoo - Water Bus by bus?

By bus

To get from Islington to London Zoo - Water Bus in Primrose Hill, take the 56 bus from Cross Street (E) station to Angel Islington / City Road (H) station. Next, take the 274 bus from Angel Islington (UT) station to Zsl London Zoo (B) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min. The ride fare is £1.75.

45min£1.75
Bus - 5656
Bus - 274274
Walk to London Zoo - Water Bus
Leaves from Cross Street (E)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Islington
  • 2
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Barts Hospital
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Angel Islington / City Road (H)
    ID H
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Angel Islington (UT)
    ID UT
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 274274
    Wait for bus
    274
    Lancaster Gate
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Zsl London Zoo (B)
    ID B
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to London Zoo - Water Bus
    Walk to
    London Zoo - Water Bus
    Prince Albert Road
    410 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 476, 214 and 274

To get from Islington to London Zoo - Water Bus in Primrose Hill, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 476 bus from Cross Street (E) station to Penton Street / Chapel Market (PN) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 214 bus and finally take the 274 bus from Pratt Street (CS) station to Zsl London Zoo (B) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 40 min. The ride fare is £1.75.

40min£1.75
Bus - 476476
Bus - 214214
Bus - 274274
Walk to London Zoo - Water Bus
Leaves from Cross Street (E)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Islington
  • 2
    Bus - 476476
    Wait for bus
    476
    King's Cross
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Penton Street / Chapel Market (PN)
    ID PN
    7 min
  • 4
    Bus - 214214
    Wait for bus
    214
    Highgate Village
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Camden Town Station (Y)
    ID Y
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pratt Street (CS)
    ID CS
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 274274
    Wait for bus
    274
    Lancaster Gate
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Zsl London Zoo (B)
    ID B
    7 min
  • 9
    Walk to London Zoo - Water Bus
    Walk to
    London Zoo - Water Bus
    Prince Albert Road
    410 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Islington to London Zoo - Water Bus

The distance between Islington, Primrose Hill and London Zoo - Water Bus, Primrose Hill is approximately 4.74 mi, which can typically be travelled in 45 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Islington to London Zoo - Water Bus by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Primrose Hill – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Islington

Islington is located at Islington, Primrose Hill and the nearest public transport station is Packington Street (K).

Tube stations close to Islington:

  • Angel

Train stations close to Islington:

  • Old Street
  • Essex Road
  • Highbury & Islington

Bus stations close to Islington:

  • Packington Street (K)
  • Packington Street (A)
  • St Mary's Church (P)

Public transport stations close to London Zoo - Water Bus, Primrose Hill

London Zoo - Water Bus is located at Prince Albert Road, Primrose Hill and the nearest public transport station is Avenue Road (G).

Tube stations close to London Zoo - Water Bus:

  • Baker Street
  • Chalk Farm
  • St John's Wood

Bus stations close to London Zoo - Water Bus:

  • Avenue Road (G)
  • Primrose Hill / London Zoo (H)
  • Avenue Road (D)

Alternative route by bus via 476, 214 and 274

To get from Islington to London Zoo - Water Bus in Primrose Hill, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 476 bus from Cross Street (E) station to Penton Street / Chapel Market (PN) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 214 bus and finally take the 274 bus from Pratt Street (CS) station to Zsl London Zoo (B) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 40 min. The ride fare is £1.75.

40min£1.75
Bus - 476476
Bus - 214214
Bus - 274274
Walk to London Zoo - Water Bus
Leaves from Cross Street (E)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Islington
  • 2
    Bus - 476476
    Wait for bus
    476
    King's Cross
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Penton Street / Chapel Market (PN)
    ID PN
    7 min
  • 4
    Bus - 214214
    Wait for bus
    214
    Highgate Village
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Camden Town Station (Y)
    ID Y
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pratt Street (CS)
    ID CS
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 274274
    Wait for bus
    274
    Lancaster Gate
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Zsl London Zoo (B)
    ID B
    7 min
  • 9
    Walk to London Zoo - Water Bus
    Walk to
    London Zoo - Water Bus
    Prince Albert Road
    410 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Islington to London Zoo - Water Bus?

    The fastest way takes 45 minutes, using Bus line 56, Bus line 274.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Islington to London Zoo - Water Bus?

    The alternative route takes 40 minutes, using Bus line 476, Bus line 214, Bus line 274.

  • Is there a direct bus between Islington and London Zoo - Water Bus?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 45 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Islington to London Zoo - Water Bus?

    The 56 bus line goes from Barts Hospital station near Islington in London to Angel Islington / City Road (H) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Angel Islington / City Road (H) station near London Zoo - Water Bus in Primrose Hill.

  • How long does it take to travel from Islington to London Zoo - Water Bus by bus?

    The total travel time between Islington in London and London Zoo - Water Bus in Primrose Hill by bus is about 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Islington to get to London Zoo - Water Bus?

    Get on the 56 bus from the Barts Hospital stop near Islington in London.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Islington and London Zoo - Water Bus?

    Get off the bus at the Angel Islington / City Road (H) stop, which is closest to London Zoo - Water Bus in Primrose Hill.

  • When is the last Tube from Islington to London Zoo - Water Bus?

    The last Tube from Islington in London to London Zoo - Water Bus in Primrose Hill is the Victoria line. It leaves the Highbury & Islington station at 00:26.

  • How much is the bus fare from Islington to London Zoo - Water Bus?

    The ride from Islington to London Zoo - Water Bus costs £1.75.

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