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There are 4 ways to get from Big Ben to Canning Town by subway, ferry, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Westminster station to Canning Town stationsubway subway Jubilee
    19 min
    £4
  2. Drive  7.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Big Ben to Canning Towncar car 7.3 mi
    22 min
    £2–3
  3. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Westminster Pier to North Greenwich Pierferry ferry Rb1 / ...
    1h 7m
    £11–16
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Big Ben to Canning Towntaxi taxi 7.3 mi
    22 min
    £70–90

Big Ben to Canning Town by foot and subway

Calendar2810Weekly Services
Duration19 minAverage Duration
Ticket£4Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Big Ben, Greater London, England and Canning Town, England?

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Westminster station to Canning Town station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £4 and the journey takes 16 min. Alternatively, Uber Boat by Thames Clippers operates a ferry from Westminster Pier to North Greenwich Pier every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £11–16 and the journey takes 1h 5m.

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