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How to get fromBig Ben to Southwarkby subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or foot

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There are 6 ways to get from Big Ben to Southwark by subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from Westminster station to Southwark stationsubway subway Jubilee
    6 min
    £1–3

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Westminster Station / Parliament Square to St George's Circusbus bus N155 / ...
    11 min
    £1–5

  3. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Westminster Pier to Bankside Pierferry ferry Rb6 / ...
    24 min

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Big Ben to Southwarktaxi taxi 1.4 mi
    4 min
    £17–21

  5. Line 148 bus

    1. Take the bus from Westminster Abbey to St George's Circusbus bus 148
    15 min
    £2

  6. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Big Ben to Southwarkwalk walk 1.1 mi
    21 min

Big Ben to Southwark by foot and subway

Calendar4261Weekly Services
Duration6 minAverage Duration
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  • Distance: 1 mi
  • Duration: 6 min

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

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Westminster station to Southwark station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 3 min. Alternatively, Go Ahead London operates a bus from Westminster Station / Parliament Square to St George's Circus every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £1–5 and the journey takes 9 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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