What is the cheapest way to get from Aldgate East to Charing Cross?

The cheapest way to get from Aldgate East to Charing Cross is to bus which costs £1 - £17 and takes 32 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Aldgate East to Charing Cross?

The fastest way to get from Aldgate East to Charing Cross is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs £30 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Aldgate East and Charing Cross?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Aldgate East and arriving at Charing Cross. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 32 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Aldgate East and Charing Cross?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Tower Pier and arriving at Embankment Pier. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

Is there a direct train between Aldgate East and Charing Cross?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Aldgate East station station and arriving at Embankment station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

How far is it from Aldgate East to Charing Cross?

The distance between Aldgate East and Charing Cross is 2 miles.

How do I travel from Aldgate East to Charing Cross without a car?

The best way to get from Aldgate East to Charing Cross without a car is to subway which takes 11 min and costs £2 - £8.

How long does it take to get from Aldgate East to Charing Cross?

The subway from Aldgate East station to Embankment station takes 11 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Aldgate East to Charing Cross bus from?

Aldgate East to Charing Cross bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Aldgate East station.

Where do I catch the Aldgate East to Charing Cross train from?

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

Where does the Aldgate East to Charing Cross bus arrive?

Aldgate East to Charing Cross bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Charing Cross station.

Where does the Aldgate East to Charing Cross train arrive?

Aldgate East to Charing Cross train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Embankment station.

Where can I stay near Charing Cross?

There are 21935+ hotels available in Charing Cross.

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There are 5 ways to get from Aldgate East to Charing Cross by subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or foot

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Aldgate East station to Embankment stationsubway District / ...
11 min
£2–8
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aldgate East to Charing Crossbus 15 / ...
32 min
£1–17
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Tower Pier to Embankment Pierferry Rb6 / ...
36 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Aldgate East to Charing Crosstaxi 2.7 mi
9 min
£30–40
Walk
1. Take the foot from Aldgate East to Charing Crosswalk 2.6 mi
49 min

Aldgate East to Charing Cross by subway

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Distance: 2.4 mi
Duration: 11 min

What companies run services between Aldgate East, England and Charing Cross, Greater London, England?

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Aldgate East station to Embankment station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2–8 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, Go Ahead London operates a bus from Aldgate East to Charing Cross every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £1–17 and the journey takes 32 min. Three other operators also service this route.

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