There are 4 ways to get from Cockfosters to Islington by subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Subway
best- Take the subway from Cockfosters station to King's Cross St. Pancras stationsubway Piccadilly
29 min£2–5Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Freston Gardens to Story Streetbus N91
46 min£1–65Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cockfosters to Islingtontaxi 9.2 mi
26 min£40–50Drive 9.2 mi
- Drive from Cockfosters to Islingtoncar 9.2 mi
26 min£3–4
Cockfosters to Islington by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cockfosters to Islington is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 26 min.
The fastest way to get from Cockfosters to Islington is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs £40 - £50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Freston Gardens and arriving at Story Street. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 46 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cockfosters station station and arriving at King's Cross St. Pancras station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.
The distance between Cockfosters and Islington is 10 miles. The road distance is 9.3 miles.
The best way to get from Cockfosters to Islington without a car is to subway which takes 29 min and costs £2 - £5.
The subway from Cockfosters station to King's Cross St. Pancras station takes 29 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.
Cockfosters to Islington bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Freston Gardens station.
Cockfosters to Islington train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Cockfosters station.
Cockfosters to Islington bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Story Street station.
What companies run services between Cockfosters, England and Islington, England?
London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Cockfosters station to King's Cross St. Pancras station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2–5 and the journey takes 29 min. Alternatively, Go Ahead London operates a bus from Freston Gardens to Story Street hourly. Tickets cost £1–65 and the journey takes 46 min.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Cockfosters station to King's Cross St. Pancras station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–5
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Off Peak
- £2–4
- Peak
- £3–5
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Freston Gardens to Story Street
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–65
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–65
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Estimated price
- £40–50
Minicabs Soouth Gate
- Phone
- +44 20 8419 8757
- Website
- minicabssouthgate.co.uk
Station Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8449 0000
- Website
- stationcars.org.uk
Metro Radio Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8440 1234
- Website
- metroradiocars.co.uk
Barnet Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 8449 5555
- Website
- barnetairporttransfers.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Cockfosters to Islington train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at King's Cross St. Pancras station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cockfosters to Islington is 9 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Cockfosters to Islington.
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