- Distance: 1.2 mi
- Duration: 5 min
The average bus between Big Ben and Buckingham Palace takes 5 min and the fastest bus takes 2 min. The bus runs at least 11 times per hour from Big Ben to Buckingham Palace. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 5 minutes between Big Ben and Buckingham Palace. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Big Ben is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Buckingham Palace at 11:59 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Parliament Square / Westminster Abbey station and arriving at Westminster Cathedral / Victoria Station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5 min.
Big Ben to Buckingham Palace bus services, operated by First Bus London, depart from Parliament Square / Westminster Abbey station.
Big Ben to Buckingham Palace bus services, operated by First Bus London, arrive at Westminster Cathedral / Victoria Station.
The distance between Big Ben and Buckingham Palace is 1.3 km.
First Bus London operates a bus from Parliament Square / Westminster Abbey to Westminster Cathedral / Victoria Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 7 min. Go Ahead London also services this route every 15 minutes.