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Charing Cross (Station) to Big Ben ferries

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Trip Overview

The average ferry between Charing Cross (Station) and Big Ben takes 3 min and the fastest ferry takes 2 min. The ferry runs at least 2 times per hour from Charing Cross (Station) to Big Ben. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3 min
Duration
4,340 ft
Distance
£10
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Charing Cross (Station) to Big Ben ferry times

Ferries run every 30 minutes between Charing Cross (Station) and Big Ben. The earliest departure is at 8:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Charing Cross (Station) is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Big Ben at 11:19 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    ferry ferry 2 min • Direct
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    ferry ferry 2 min • Direct
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    ferry ferry 2 min • Direct
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    ferry ferry 2 min • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    ferry ferry 2 min • Direct
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    ferry ferry 2 min • Direct
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    ferry ferry 2 min • Direct
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    ferry ferry 2 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    ferry ferry 2 min • Direct
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    ferry ferry 2 min • Direct
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    ferry ferry 2 min • Direct
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    ferry ferry 2 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    ferry ferry 2 min • Direct
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    ferry ferry 2 min • Direct
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    ferry ferry 2 min • Direct
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    ferry ferry 2 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    ferry ferry 5 min • Direct
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    ferry ferry 5 min • Direct
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    ferry ferry 6 min • Direct
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    ferry ferry 5 min • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    ferry ferry 5 min • Direct
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    ferry ferry 5 min • Direct
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    ferry ferry 6 min • Direct
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    ferry ferry 5 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    ferry ferry 2 min • Direct
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    ferry ferry 2 min • Direct
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    ferry ferry 2 min • Direct
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    ferry ferry 2 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Charing Cross (Station) to Big Ben? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 4,340 ft
  • Duration: 3 min

What companies run services between Charing Cross (Station), Greater London, England and Big Ben, Greater London, England?

Uber Boat by Thames Clippers operates a ferry from Embankment Pier to Westminster Pier every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £8–11 and the journey takes 2 min.

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