What is the cheapest way to get from Barbican to Trafalgar Square?

The cheapest way to get from Barbican to Trafalgar Square is to subway which costs £1 and takes 10 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Barbican to Trafalgar Square?

The fastest way to get from Barbican to Trafalgar Square is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs £27 - £33.

Is there a direct bus between Barbican and Trafalgar Square?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from St Paul's Cathedral and arriving at Charing Cross. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Barbican and Trafalgar Square?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Blackfriars Pier and arriving at Embankment Pier. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

Is there a direct train between Barbican and Trafalgar Square?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Mansion House station station and arriving at Embankment station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5 min.

How far is it from Barbican to Trafalgar Square?

The distance between Barbican and Trafalgar Square is 2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barbican to Trafalgar Square without a car is to subway which takes 10 min and costs £1.

How long does it take to get from Barbican to Trafalgar Square?

The subway from Mansion House station to Embankment station takes 5 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Barbican to Trafalgar Square bus from?

Barbican to Trafalgar Square bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from St Paul's Cathedral station.

Where do I catch the Barbican to Trafalgar Square train from?

Barbican to Trafalgar Square train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Mansion House station.

Train or bus from Barbican to Trafalgar Square?

The best way to get from Barbican to Trafalgar Square is to bus which takes 15 min and costs £1 - £8. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £15 - £27 and takes 1h 46m.

Where does the Barbican to Trafalgar Square bus arrive?

Barbican to Trafalgar Square bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Charing Cross station.

Where does the Barbican to Trafalgar Square train arrive?

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

How do I get a train ticket from Barbican to Trafalgar Square?

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Where can I stay near Trafalgar Square?

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Barbican to Trafalgar Square - 9 ways to travel via train, subway, and ferry

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There are 9 ways to get from Barbican to Trafalgar Square by subway, ferry, bus, train, taxi, or foot

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Mansion House station to Embankment stationsubway Circle / ...
10 min
£1
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Blackfriars Pier to Embankment Pierferry Rb1 / ...
15 min
£8–12
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Paul's Cathedral to Charing Crossbus 15 / ...
15 min
£1–8
Subway via Barbican station
1. Take the subway from Barbican station to Embankment stationsubway Circle
21 min
£3
Bus via St John Street / Goswell Road
1. Take the bus from St John Street / Goswell Road to Trafalgar Squarebus N41
16 min
£1–3
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from St Paul's Cathedral to Trafalgar Squarebus N550 / ...
17 min
£1–8
Train
1. Take the train from London Cannon Street to London Charing Crosstrain London Cannon Street - London Charing Cross
1h 46m
£15–27
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Barbican to Trafalgar Squaretaxi 2.4 mi
8 min
£27–33
Walk
1. Take the walk from Barbican to Trafalgar Squarewalk 2 mi
38 min

Barbican to Trafalgar Square by train and foot

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Distance: 1.5 mi
Duration: 10 min

What companies run services between Barbican, Greater London, England and Trafalgar Square, England?

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Mansion House station to Embankment station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £1 and the journey takes 5 min. Alternatively, Uber Boat by Thames Clippers operates a ferry from Blackfriars Pier to Embankment Pier every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £8–12 and the journey takes 8 min.

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