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How to get from Covent Garden to Trafalgar Square by Tube?

From Covent Garden to Trafalgar Square by Tube

Take one direct Tube from Covent Garden to Trafalgar Square in Charing Cross: take the PICCADILLY Tube from Covent Garden station to Leicester Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 11 min. The ride fare is £2.90. The Tube schedule from Covent Garden may change. We recommend you check the updated Tube schedule to Trafalgar Square on the Moovit app.

11min£2.90
Tube - PICCADILLY
Walk to Trafalgar Square
Leaves from Covent Garden

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    Covent Garden
  • 2
    Tube - PICCADILLY
    Wait for Tube
    PICCADILLY
    Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Leicester Square
    1 min
  • 4
    Walk to Trafalgar Square
    Walk to
    Trafalgar Square
    Trafalgar Square
    450 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Covent Garden to Trafalgar Square by bus

Take one direct bus from Covent Garden to Trafalgar Square in Charing Cross: take the 29 bus from Leicester Square Station (J) station to Trafalgar Square / Charing Cross Stn (D) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 11 min. The ride fare is £1.75. The Tube schedule from Covent Garden may change. We recommend you check the updated Tube schedule to Trafalgar Square on the Moovit app.

11min£1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2929
Walk to Trafalgar Square
Leaves from Leicester Square Station (J)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leicester Square Station (J)
    ID J
    350 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2929
    Wait for bus
    29
    Trafalgar Square
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Trafalgar Square / Charing Cross Stn (D)
    ID D
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to Trafalgar Square
    Walk to
    Trafalgar Square
    Trafalgar Square
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Covent Garden to Trafalgar Square

The distance between Covent Garden, Charing Cross and Trafalgar Square, Charing Cross is approximately 1 km, which can typically be travelled in 11 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Covent Garden to Trafalgar Square by Tube, so no matter how you choose to travel in Charing Cross – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Tube schedule from Covent Garden to Trafalgar Square

To check the Tube schedule from Covent Garden to Trafalgar Square using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Covent Garden) and destination (Trafalgar Square), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available Tube routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each Tube, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest Tube schedules.

From Covent Garden to Trafalgar Square by bus

Take one direct bus from Covent Garden to Trafalgar Square in Charing Cross: take the 29 bus from Leicester Square Station (J) station to Trafalgar Square / Charing Cross Stn (D) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 11 min. The ride fare is £1.75. The Tube schedule from Covent Garden may change. We recommend you check the updated Tube schedule to Trafalgar Square on the Moovit app.

11min£1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2929
Walk to Trafalgar Square
Leaves from Leicester Square Station (J)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leicester Square Station (J)
    ID J
    350 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2929
    Wait for bus
    29
    Trafalgar Square
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Trafalgar Square / Charing Cross Stn (D)
    ID D
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to Trafalgar Square
    Walk to
    Trafalgar Square
    Trafalgar Square
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Covent Garden to Trafalgar Square?

    The fastest way takes 11 minutes, using Tube line PICCADILLY.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Covent Garden to Trafalgar Square?

    The alternative route takes 11 minutes, using Bus line 29.

  • Is there a direct Tube between Covent Garden and Trafalgar Square?

    Yes, there’s a direct Tube going from Covent Garden in Covent Garden to Trafalgar Square in Charing Cross in 11 min.

  • Which Tube line goes from Covent Garden to Trafalgar Square?

    The PICCADILLY Tube line goes from Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 station near Covent Garden in Covent Garden to Leicester Square station near Trafalgar Square in Charing Cross.

  • How long does it take to travel from Covent Garden to Trafalgar Square by Tube?

    The total travel time between Covent Garden in Covent Garden and Trafalgar Square in Charing Cross by Tube is about 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the Tube near Covent Garden to get to Trafalgar Square?

    Get on the PICCADILLY Tube from the Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 station near Covent Garden in Covent Garden.

  • Where do I get off the Tube when travelling between Covent Garden and Trafalgar Square?

    Get off the Tube at the Leicester Square station, which is closest to Trafalgar Square in Charing Cross.

  • When is the first bus from Covent Garden to Trafalgar Square?

    The first bus from Covent Garden in Covent Garden to Trafalgar Square in Charing Cross is Trafalgar Square - Wood Green. It leaves the Leicester Square Station (J) stop at 08:06.

  • How much is the Tube fare from Covent Garden to Trafalgar Square?

    The ride from Covent Garden to Trafalgar Square costs £2.90.