There are 6 ways to get from Colindale to Central London by subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Subway
best- Take the subway from Colindale Station to Leicester Square stationsubway Northern
- Take the subway from Leicester Square station to Northfields stationsubway Piccadilly
56 min£3–6Line 186 bus, line 112 bus
- Take the bus from Aerodrome Road / Colindale Gardens to Prince Charles Drivebus 186
- Take the bus from Prince Charles Drive to Haven Green / Ealing Broadwaybus 112
1h 10m£6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colindale to Central Londontaxi 10.2 mi
21 min£130–170Drive 10.2 mi
- Drive from Colindale to Central Londoncar 10.2 mi
21 min£3–4Subway via King's Cross St. Pancras station
- Take the subway from Colindale Station to King's Cross St. Pancras stationsubway Northern
- Take the subway from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Northfields stationsubway Piccadilly
58 min£3–6Line 226 bus
- Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Haven Green / Ealing Broadwaybus 226
1h 33m£6–7
Colindale to Central London by subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colindale to Central London is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 21 min.
The fastest way to get from Colindale to Central London is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs £130 - £170.
No, there is no direct bus from Colindale to Central London. However, there are services departing from Aerodrome Road / Colindale Gardens and arriving at Darwin Road Brentford via Prince Charles Drive and Ealing Broadway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Colindale station to Central London station. However, there are services departing from Colindale Station and arriving at Northfields station via Leicester Square station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.
The distance between Colindale and Central London is 18 miles. The road distance is 10.2 miles.
The best way to get from Colindale to Central London without a car is to subway which takes 56 min and costs £3 - £6.
It takes approximately 56 min to get from Colindale to Central London, including transfers.
Colindale to Central London bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, depart from Aerodrome Road / Colindale Gardens station.
Colindale to Central London train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Colindale Station.
Colindale to Central London bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, arrive at Prince Charles Drive station.
What companies run services between Colindale, England and Central London, England?
You can take a subway from Colindale Station to Northfields station via Leicester Square station in around 56 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aerodrome Road / Colindale Gardens to Darwin Road Brentford via Prince Charles Drive, Haven Green / Ealing Broadway, and Ealing Broadway Station in around 1h 10m.
Rome2Rio's guide to London Underground (Tube)
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Colindale Station to Leicester Square station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Off Peak
- £2–4
- Peak
- £2–4
Subway from Leicester Square station to Northfields station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–2
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Off Peak
- £1
- Peak
- £1–2
Subway from Colindale Station to King's Cross St. Pancras station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Off Peak
- £2–4
- Peak
- £2–4
Subway from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Northfields station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–2
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Off Peak
- £1
- Peak
- £1–2
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- customerservices@tfl.gov.uk
- Website
- metroline.co.uk
Bus from Aerodrome Road / Colindale Gardens to Prince Charles Drive
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.metroline.co.uk/
- Oyster Card
- £2
Bus from Prince Charles Drive to Haven Green / Ealing Broadway
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.metroline.co.uk/
- Oyster Card
- £2
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- customer.care@transportukbus.com
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Golders Green Station to Haven Green / Ealing Broadway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/london
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Estimated price
- £130–170
Finchley Cabs Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3918 5249
- Website
- finchleyairporttransfers.co.uk
Mealing Taxis Ltd
- Phone
- +44 1923 823 880
- Website
- mealings.co.uk
Fleet Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8427 2717
- Website
- fleetlinecarsharrow.com
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
Colindale to Central London train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Leicester Square station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colindale to Central London is 10 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Colindale to Central London.
There are 20195+ hotels available in Central London.


