What is the cheapest way to get from Buckingham Palace to Downing Street?

The cheapest way to get from Buckingham Palace to Downing Street is to bus which costs £1 - £5 and takes 17 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Buckingham Palace to Downing Street?

The fastest way to get from Buckingham Palace to Downing Street is to taxi which takes 3 min and costs £11 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Buckingham Palace and Downing Street?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Westminster Cathedral and arriving at Westminster Station / Parliament Square station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

How far is it from Buckingham Palace to Downing Street?

The distance between Buckingham Palace and Downing Street is 1 miles.

How do I travel from Buckingham Palace to Downing Street without a car?

The best way to get from Buckingham Palace to Downing Street without a car is to bus which takes 17 min and costs £1 - £5.

How long does it take to get from Buckingham Palace to Downing Street?

The bus from Westminster Cathedral to Westminster Station / Parliament Square takes 9 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Buckingham Palace to Downing Street bus from?

Buckingham Palace to Downing Street bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from Westminster Cathedral station.

Where does the Buckingham Palace to Downing Street bus arrive?

Buckingham Palace to Downing Street bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Westminster Station / Parliament Square.

Where can I stay near Downing Street?

There are 21993+ hotels available in Downing Street.

Buckingham Palace to Downing Street - 3 ways to travel via bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 3 ways to get from Buckingham Palace to Downing Street by bus, taxi, or foot

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Westminster Cathedral to Westminster Station / Parliament Squarebus 24
17 min
£1–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Buckingham Palace to Downing Streettaxi 4,890 ft
3 min
£11–14
Walk
1. Take the walk from Buckingham Palace to Downing Streetwalk 4,540 ft
16 min

Buckingham Palace to Downing Street by foot and bus

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Distance: 1.2 mi
Duration: 17 min

What companies run services between Buckingham Palace, England and Downing Street, Greater London, England?

Abellio London operates a bus from Westminster Cathedral to Westminster Station / Parliament Square every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 9 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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