How to get from Islington to Old Spitalfields Market by bus?

From Islington to Old Spitalfields Market by bus

To get from Islington to Old Spitalfields Market in Spitalfields, take the 56 bus from Cross Street (EA) station to Dalston Lane / Dalston Junction Stn (K) station. Next, take the 242 bus from Dalston Junction Station (H) station to Folgate Street (T) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 34 min. The ride fare is £1.75.

34min£1.75
Bus - 5656
Bus - 242242
Walk to Old Spitalfields Market
Leaves from Cross Street (EA)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Islington
  • 2
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Whipps Cross
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dalston Lane / Dalston Junction Stn (K)
    ID K
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dalston Junction Station (H)
    ID H
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 242242
    Wait for bus
    242
    Aldgate
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Folgate Street (T)
    ID T
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to Old Spitalfields Market
    Walk to
    Old Spitalfields Market
    Commercial Street
    140 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Islington to Old Spitalfields Market by bus via 56 and 205

To get from Islington to Old Spitalfields Market in Spitalfields, take the 56 bus from Cross Street (E) station to Angel Islington / City Road (H) station. Next, take the 205 bus from Angel Islington / City Road (H) station to Primrose Street (J) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 32 min. The ride fare is £1.75.

32min£1.75
Bus - 5656
Bus - 205205
Walk to Old Spitalfields Market
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
    Bus - 205205
    Wait for bus
    205
    Bow Church
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Primrose Street (J)
    ID J
    14 min
  • 6
    Walk to Old Spitalfields Market
    Walk to
    Old Spitalfields Market
    Commercial Street
    340 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Islington to Old Spitalfields Market

The distance between Islington, Spitalfields and Old Spitalfields Market, Spitalfields is approximately 5.5 km, which can typically be travelled in 34 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Islington to Old Spitalfields Market by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Spitalfields – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Islington

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

Tube stations close to Islington:

  • Angel

Train stations close to Islington:

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

Bus stations close to Islington:

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

Public transport stations close to Old Spitalfields Market, Spitalfields

Old Spitalfields Market is located at Commercial Street, Spitalfields and the nearest public transport station is Folgate Street (T).

Tube stations close to Old Spitalfields Market:

  • Aldgate East
  • Liverpool Street Underground
  • Aldgate

Train stations close to Old Spitalfields Market:

  • Liverpool Street

Bus stations close to Old Spitalfields Market:

  • Folgate Street (T)
  • Shoreditch High Street Station (S)
  • Brushfield Street (N)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Islington to Old Spitalfields Market by bus via 56 and 205

To get from Islington to Old Spitalfields Market in Spitalfields, take the 56 bus from Cross Street (E) station to Angel Islington / City Road (H) station. Next, take the 205 bus from Angel Islington / City Road (H) station to Primrose Street (J) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 32 min. The ride fare is £1.75.

32min£1.75
Bus - 5656
Bus - 205205
Walk to Old Spitalfields Market
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
    Bus - 205205
    Wait for bus
    205
    Bow Church
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Primrose Street (J)
    ID J
    14 min
  • 6
    Walk to Old Spitalfields Market
    Walk to
    Old Spitalfields Market
    Commercial Street
    340 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Islington to Old Spitalfields Market?

    The fastest way takes 34 minutes, using Bus line 56, Bus line 242.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Islington to Old Spitalfields Market?

    The alternative route takes 32 minutes, using Bus line 56, Bus line 205.

  • Is there a direct bus between Islington and Old Spitalfields Market?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 34 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Islington to Old Spitalfields Market?

    The 56 bus line goes from Whipps Cross station near Islington in London to Dalston Lane / Dalston Junction Stn (K) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Dalston Lane / Dalston Junction Stn (K) station near Old Spitalfields Market in Spitalfields.

  • How long does it take to travel from Islington to Old Spitalfields Market by bus?

    The total travel time between Islington in London and Old Spitalfields Market in Spitalfields by bus is about 34 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Islington to get to Old Spitalfields Market?

    Get on the 56 bus from the Whipps Cross stop near Islington in London.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Islington and Old Spitalfields Market?

    Get off the bus at the Dalston Lane / Dalston Junction Stn (K) stop, which is closest to Old Spitalfields Market in Spitalfields.

  • When is the first train from Islington to Old Spitalfields Market?

    The first train from Islington in London to Old Spitalfields Market in Spitalfields is Overground. It leaves the Highbury & Islington station at 05:25.

  • How much is the bus fare from Islington to Old Spitalfields Market?

    The ride from Islington to Old Spitalfields Market costs £1.75.