New Cross Gate to Old Street by train
| First train | 07:17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 19:02 | |
| Departure station | New Cross Gate | |
| Arrival station | Old Street | |
| Journey time | From 28m | |
| Distance | 4 miles (7 km) | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
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Taking the train from New Cross Gate to Old Street in 28 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from New Cross Gate to Old Street? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 40 minutes to travel the 4 miles (7 km) from New Cross Gate to Old Street by train, although you can get there in as little as 28 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 0 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. As the main train operator on this route, you'll probably be travelling with London Overground for all or at least part of your journey to Old Street.
Book train tickets from New Cross Gate to Old Street in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Old Street by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from New Cross Gate to Old Street
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for New Cross Gate to Old Street is right for you.
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