What is the cheapest way to get from Big Ben to Great Scotland Yard?

The cheapest way to get from Big Ben to Great Scotland Yard is to subway which costs £1 - £2 and takes 8 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Big Ben to Great Scotland Yard?

The fastest way to get from Big Ben to Great Scotland Yard is to bus via Horse Guards Parade which takes 7 min and costs £1 - £2.

Is there a direct bus between Big Ben and Great Scotland Yard?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Westminster Station / Parliament Square station and arriving at Horse Guards Parade. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 0 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Big Ben and Great Scotland Yard?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Westminster Pier and arriving at Embankment Pier. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

Is there a direct train between Big Ben and Great Scotland Yard?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Westminster station station and arriving at Embankment station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2 min.

How far is it from Big Ben to Great Scotland Yard?

The distance between Big Ben and Great Scotland Yard is 2718 feet.

How do I travel from Big Ben to Great Scotland Yard without a car?

The best way to get from Big Ben to Great Scotland Yard without a car is to bus via Horse Guards Parade which takes 7 min and costs £1 - £2.

How long does it take to get from Big Ben to Great Scotland Yard?

The bus from Westminster Station / Parliament Square to Horse Guards Parade takes 0 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Big Ben to Great Scotland Yard bus from?

Big Ben to Great Scotland Yard bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Westminster Station / Parliament Square.

Where do I catch the Big Ben to Great Scotland Yard train from?

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

Where does the Big Ben to Great Scotland Yard bus arrive?

Big Ben to Great Scotland Yard bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Horse Guards Parade station.

Where does the Big Ben to Great Scotland Yard train arrive?

Big Ben to Great Scotland Yard train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Embankment station.

Where can I stay near Great Scotland Yard?

There are 21993+ hotels available in Great Scotland Yard.

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There are 5 ways to get from Big Ben to Great Scotland Yard by bus, ferry, subway, or foot

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Bus via Horse Guards Parade
best
1. Take the bus from Westminster Station / Parliament Square to Horse Guards Paradebus 12 / ...
7 min
£1–2
Bus
1. Take the bus from Westminster Station / Parliament Square to Charing Crossbus 87 / ...
13 min
£1–3
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Westminster Pier to Embankment Pierferry Rb6 / ...
17 min
Subway
1. Take the subway from Westminster station to Embankment stationsubway Circle / ...
8 min
£1–2
Walk
1. Take the walk from Big Ben to Great Scotland Yardwalk 2,590 ft
9 min

Big Ben to Great Scotland Yard by foot and bus

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Distance: 2,720 ft
Duration: 7 min

What companies run services between Big Ben, Greater London, England and Great Scotland Yard, England?

Go Ahead London operates a bus from Westminster Station / Parliament Square to Horse Guards Parade every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £1–2 and the journey takes 1 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Uber Boat by Thames Clippers operates a ferry from Westminster Pier to Embankment Pier every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 10 min.

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