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

The cheapest way to get from Aldgate Station to Big Ben is to bus which costs £1 - £17 and takes 29 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Aldgate Station to Big Ben is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs £30 - £40.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Aldgate station station and arriving at Westminster station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

How far is it from Aldgate Station to Big Ben?

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

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

The best way to get from Aldgate Station to Big Ben without a car is to subway which takes 15 min and costs £2 - £9.

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

The subway from Aldgate station to Westminster station takes 13 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

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

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

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

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

Where does the Aldgate Station to Big Ben bus arrive?

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

Where does the Aldgate Station to Big Ben train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Big Ben?

There are 21978+ hotels available in Big Ben.

Aldgate Station to Big Ben - 7 ways to travel via subway, and line 786 bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Aldgate Station to Big Ben by subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or foot

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Aldgate station to Westminster stationsubway Circle
15 min
£2–9
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aldgate Bus Station to Trafalgar Squarebus N551 / ...
29 min
£1–17
Line 786 bus
1. Take the bus from Leman Street to Horse Guards Paradebus 789 / ...
22 min
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Tower Pier to Westminster Pierferry Rb6 / ...
36 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Aldgate Station to Big Bentaxi 2.7 mi
9 min
£30–40
Line 26 bus
1. Take the bus from Camomile Street to Westminster Station / Parliament Squarebus 26 / ...
41 min
£2
Walk
1. Take the foot from Aldgate Station to Big Benwalk 2.7 mi
52 min

Aldgate Station to Big Ben by subway and foot

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Distance: 2.8 mi
Duration: 15 min

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

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Aldgate station to Westminster station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2–9 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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