What is the cheapest way to get from Aldgate East to Big Ben?

The cheapest way to get from Aldgate East to Big Ben is to bus which costs £1 - £18 and takes 34 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Aldgate East to Big Ben?

The fastest way to get from Aldgate East to Big Ben is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs £30 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Aldgate East and Big Ben?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Leman Street and arriving at Horse Guards Parade. Services depart every three hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Aldgate East and Big Ben?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Tower Pier and arriving at Westminster Pier. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

Is there a direct train between Aldgate East and Big Ben?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Aldgate East station station and arriving at Westminster station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

How far is it from Aldgate East to Big Ben?

The distance between Aldgate East and Big Ben is 3 miles.

How do I travel from Aldgate East to Big Ben without a car?

The best way to get from Aldgate East to Big Ben without a car is to subway which takes 15 min and costs £2 - £10.

How long does it take to get from Aldgate East to Big Ben?

The subway from Aldgate East station to Westminster station takes 13 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Aldgate East to Big Ben bus from?

Aldgate East to Big Ben bus services, operated by Centaur Coaches, depart from Leman Street station.

Where do I catch the Aldgate East to Big Ben train from?

Aldgate East to Big Ben train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Aldgate East station.

Where does the Aldgate East to Big Ben bus arrive?

Aldgate East to Big Ben bus services, operated by Centaur Coaches, arrive at Horse Guards Parade station.

Where does the Aldgate East to Big Ben train arrive?

Aldgate East to Big Ben train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Westminster station.

Where can I stay near Big Ben?

There are 21977+ hotels available in Big Ben.

Aldgate East to Big Ben - 6 ways to travel via subway, line 786 bus, and ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Aldgate East to Big Ben by subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or foot

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Aldgate East station to Westminster stationsubway District / ...
15 min
£2–10
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aldgate East to Trafalgar Squarebus N15
34 min
£1–18
Line 786 bus
1. Take the bus from Leman Street to Horse Guards Paradebus 789 / ...
17 min
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Tower Pier to Westminster Pierferry Rb6 / ...
40 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Aldgate East to Big Bentaxi 3 mi
10 min
£30–40
Walk
1. Take the foot from Aldgate East to Big Benwalk 3 mi
57 min

Aldgate East to Big Ben by subway and foot

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Distance: 2.9 mi
Duration: 15 min

What companies run services between Aldgate East, England and Big Ben, Greater London, England?

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Aldgate East station to Westminster station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2–10 and the journey takes 13 min. Alternatively, Centaur Coaches operates a bus from Leman Street to Horse Guards Parade every 3 hours, and the journey takes 12 min.

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