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

The cheapest way to get from Barbican to Trafalgar Square is to bus which costs £1 - £8 and takes 15 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 Barbican station station and arriving at Embankment station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

How far is it from Barbican to Trafalgar Square?

The distance between Barbican and Trafalgar Square is 1 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 ferry which takes 15 min and costs £8 - £12.

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

The ferry from Blackfriars Pier to Embankment Pier takes 8 min including transfers and departs every 30 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 Southeastern, depart from London Cannon Street 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 Southeastern, arrive at London Charing Cross station.

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

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

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

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Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Blackfriars Pier to Embankment Pierferry Rb1 / ...
15 min
£8–12
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Paul's Cathedral to Charing Crossbus 15 / ...
15 min
£1–8
Subway via Charing Cross station
1. Take the subway from Barbican station to Embankment stationsubway Circle
20 min
£3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Barbican to Trafalgar Squaretaxi 2.4 mi
8 min
£27–33
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
Subway
1. Take the subway from Barbican station to Embankment stationsubway Circle
23 min
£2
Train
1. Take the train from London Cannon Street to London Charing Crosstrain London Cannon Street - London Charing Cross
1h 46m
£15–27
Walk
1. Take the walk from Barbican to Trafalgar Squarewalk 2 mi
38 min

Barbican to Trafalgar Square by ferry and foot

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Distance: 1.3 mi
Duration: 15 min

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

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. Alternatively, Go Ahead London operates a bus from St Paul's Cathedral to Charing Cross every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £1–8 and the journey takes 13 min. Stagecoach London also services this route every 30 minutes.

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