There are 8 ways to get from Highbury & Islington Station to Swiss Cottage by train, subway, bus, taxi, towncar, foot or bike
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 13 min
$2 - $4
7 alternative options
Tube • 18 min
$4 - $5
Line 393 bus • 29 min
$3
Line 393 bus, line 31 bus • 40 min
$3
Taxi • 11 min
$23 - $28
Uber • 11 min
$14 - $21
Walk • 1 h 8 min
Bikeshare • 38 min
What companies run services between Highbury & Islington Station, England and Swiss Cottage, Greater London, England?
London Overground operates a train from Highbury & Islington Station to Swiss Cottage every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2 - $4 and the journey takes 13 min. Alternatively, London Buses operates a bus from Highbury & Islington Station to Swiss Cottage every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 29 min.

- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Highbury & Islington to Finchley Road & Frognal
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2 - $4
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
- Oyster Card Off-Peak
- $2 - $3
- Cash
- $5 - $8
- Oyster Card
- $2 - $4

- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Highbury & Islington Underground Station to Green Park Underground Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3 - $4
- Schedules at
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Green Park Underground Station to Swiss Cottage Underground Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- tfl.gov.uk

- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Bus from Highbury & Islington Station to Chalk Farm
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- tfl.gov.uk
Bus from Chalk Farm to Swiss Cottage
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $0
- Schedules at
- tfl.gov.uk

- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Bike from Islington Green, Angel to Charlbert Street, St. John's Wood
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Estimated price
- $23 - $28
Call A Cab
- Phone
- +44 20 8901 4444
- Website
- callacab.com
Licenced London Taxi
- Phone
- +44 75 1905 5741
- Website
- licensedlondontaxi.co.uk
Com Cab
- Phone
- +44 20 7908 0271
- Website
- comcab-london.co.uk
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Questions & Answers
How far is it from Highbury & Islington Station to Swiss Cottage?
The distance between Highbury & Islington Station and Swiss Cottage is 5 km.
What is the cheapest way to get from Highbury & Islington Station to Swiss Cottage?
The cheapest way to get from Highbury & Islington Station to Swiss Cottage is to line 393 bus which costs £2 and takes 29 min.
What is the fastest way to get from Highbury & Islington Station to Swiss Cottage?
The quickest way to get from Highbury & Islington Station to Swiss Cottage is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs £16 - £20.
Is there a direct train between Highbury & Islington Station and Swiss Cottage?
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Highbury & Islington and arriving at Finchley Road & Frognal. Services depart every 10 minutes. The journey takes approximately 13 min.
Is there a direct bus between Highbury & Islington Station and Swiss Cottage?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Highbury & Islington Station and arriving at Chalk Farm. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.
How long does it take to get from Highbury & Islington Station to Swiss Cottage?
The train from Highbury & Islington to Finchley Road & Frognal takes 13 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.