What is the cheapest way to get from Aldgate East to Trafalgar Square?

The cheapest way to get from Aldgate East to Trafalgar Square is to bus which costs £1 - £18 and takes 24 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Aldgate East to Trafalgar Square?

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

Is there a direct bus between Aldgate East and Trafalgar Square?

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 Trafalgar Square?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Tower Pier and arriving at Embankment Pier. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

Is there a direct train between Aldgate East and Trafalgar Square?

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 Trafalgar Square?

The distance between Aldgate East and Trafalgar Square is 3 miles.

How do I travel from Aldgate East to Trafalgar Square without a car?

The best way to get from Aldgate East to Trafalgar Square without a car is to subway via Charing Cross station which takes 13 min and costs £3 - £9.

How long does it take to get from Aldgate East to Trafalgar Square?

It takes approximately 13 min to get from Aldgate East to Trafalgar Square, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aldgate East to Trafalgar Square bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Aldgate East to Trafalgar Square train from?

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

Where does the Aldgate East to Trafalgar Square bus arrive?

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

Where does the Aldgate East to Trafalgar Square train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Trafalgar Square?

There are 21977+ hotels available in Trafalgar Square.

Aldgate East to Trafalgar Square - 8 ways to travel via subway

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There are 8 ways to get from Aldgate East to Trafalgar Square by subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or foot

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Subway via Charing Cross station
best
1. Take the subway from Aldgate East station to Embankment stationsubway District / ...
13 min
£3–9
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aldgate East to Trafalgar Squarebus N15
24 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 Embankment Pierferry Rb6 / ...
43 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Aldgate East to Trafalgar Squaretaxi 3.1 mi
10 min
£30–40
Subway
1. Take the subway from Aldgate East station to Embankment stationsubway District / ...
16 min
£2–8
Bus via Charing Cross
1. Take the bus from Aldgate East to Charing Crossbus 15 / ...
34 min
£1–17
Walk
1. Take the foot from Aldgate East to Trafalgar Squarewalk 2.7 mi
52 min

Aldgate East to Trafalgar Square by subway and foot

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Distance: 2.7 mi
Duration: 13 min

What companies run services between Aldgate East, England and Trafalgar Square, 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, 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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