What is the cheapest way to get from Charing Cross to Clapton?

The cheapest way to get from Charing Cross to Clapton is to drive which costs £1 - £2 and takes 18 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Clapton?

The fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Clapton is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs £75 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Charing Cross and Clapton?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Gerrard Place / Chinatown and arriving at Lea Bridge Road / Upper Clapton Road. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 33 min.

Is there a direct train between Charing Cross and Clapton?

No, there is no direct train from Charing Cross station to Clapton. However, there are services departing from Embankment station and arriving at Clapton via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35 min.

How far is it from Charing Cross to Clapton?

The distance between Charing Cross and Clapton is 6 miles. The road distance is 5.5 miles.

How do I travel from Charing Cross to Clapton without a car?

The best way to get from Charing Cross to Clapton without a car is to bus which takes 33 min and costs £3.

How long does it take to get from Charing Cross to Clapton?

The bus from Gerrard Place / Chinatown to Lea Bridge Road / Upper Clapton Road takes 33 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Charing Cross to Clapton bus from?

Charing Cross to Clapton bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Gerrard Place / Chinatown station.

Where do I catch the Charing Cross to Clapton train from?

Charing Cross to Clapton train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Embankment station.

Where does the Charing Cross to Clapton bus arrive?

Charing Cross to Clapton bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Lea Bridge Road / Upper Clapton Road station.

Where does the Charing Cross to Clapton train arrive?

Charing Cross to Clapton train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Charing Cross to Clapton?

Yes, the driving distance between Charing Cross to Clapton is 5 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Charing Cross to Clapton.

How do I get a train ticket from Charing Cross to Clapton?

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Charing Cross to Clapton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, subway, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Charing Cross to Clapton by bus, subway, train, taxi, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Gerrard Place / Chinatown to Lea Bridge Road / Upper Clapton RoadN38
33 min
£3
Drive 5.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Charing Cross to Clapton5.4 mi
18 min
£2
Subway, train
1. Take the subway from Embankment station to Liverpool Street stationCircle
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to ClaptonLondon Liverpool Street - Chingford
35 min
£6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Charing Cross to Clapton5.4 mi
18 min
£75–95

Charing Cross to Clapton by bus

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Distance: 5.8 mi
Duration: 33 min

What companies run services between Charing Cross, Greater London, England and Clapton, Greater London, England?

Arriva UK operates a bus from Gerrard Place / Chinatown to Lea Bridge Road / Upper Clapton Road hourly. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 33 min. Stagecoach London also services this route hourly.

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