What is the cheapest way to get from Big Ben to Chelsea?

The cheapest way to get from Big Ben to Chelsea is to subway which costs £2 - £8 and takes 10 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Big Ben to Chelsea?

The fastest way to get from Big Ben to Chelsea is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs £26 - £32.

Is there a direct bus between Big Ben and Chelsea?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Parliament Square / Westminster Abbey and arriving at Royal Hospital Road. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Big Ben and Chelsea?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Westminster Pier and arriving at Cadogan Pier. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.

Is there a direct train between Big Ben and Chelsea?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Westminster station station and arriving at South Kensington station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

How far is it from Big Ben to Chelsea?

The distance between Big Ben and Chelsea is 2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Big Ben to Chelsea without a car is to subway which takes 10 min and costs £2 - £8.

How long does it take to get from Big Ben to Chelsea?

The subway from Westminster station to South Kensington station takes 8 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Big Ben to Chelsea bus from?

Big Ben to Chelsea bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Parliament Square / Westminster Abbey station.

Where do I catch the Big Ben to Chelsea train from?

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

Where does the Big Ben to Chelsea bus arrive?

Big Ben to Chelsea bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Royal Hospital Road station.

Where does the Big Ben to Chelsea train arrive?

Big Ben to Chelsea train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at South Kensington station.

Where can I stay near Chelsea?

There are 21959+ hotels available in Chelsea.

Big Ben to Chelsea - 5 ways to travel via subway, line 11 bus, ferry, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Big Ben to Chelsea by subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or foot

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Westminster station to South Kensington stationsubway Circle / ...
10 min
£2–8
Line 11 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Parliament Square / Westminster Abbey to Royal Hospital Roadbus 11
17 min
£1–9
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Westminster Pier to Cadogan Pierferry Rb6
26 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Big Ben to Chelseataxi 2.3 mi
8 min
£26–32
Walk
1. Take the foot from Big Ben to Chelseawalk 2.4 mi
45 min

Big Ben to Chelsea by foot and subway

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Distance: 2.3 mi
Duration: 10 min

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

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Westminster station to South Kensington station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2–8 and the journey takes 8 min. Alternatively, Go Ahead London operates a bus from Parliament Square / Westminster Abbey to Royal Hospital Road every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £1–9 and the journey takes 15 min.

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