The average train between Greenwich Pier and Big Ben takes 34 min and the fastest train takes 31 min. The train runs at least 10 times per hour from Greenwich Pier 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.
Trains run every 10 minutes between Greenwich Pier and Big Ben. The earliest departure is at 1:05 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Greenwich Pier is at 5:10 PM which arrives into Big Ben at 5:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Cutty Sark and take an average of 34 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

33 min • 1 change

33 min • 1 change

33 min • 1 change

33 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Greenwich Pier to Big Ben. However, there are services departing from Greenwich Pier station and arriving at Big Ben station via Bank DLR Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34 min.
Greenwich Pier to Big Ben train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Cutty Sark station.
Greenwich Pier to Big Ben train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Bank DLR Station.
The distance between Greenwich Pier and Big Ben is 8.2 km. The road distance is 12 km.
Dockland Light Railway (DLR) operates a train from Cutty Sark to Bank DLR Station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 22 min.