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How to get fromBuckingham Palace to Londonby bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Buckingham Palace to London by bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Westminster Cathedral to Horse Guards Paradebus bus 24
    17 min
    £1–5

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Buckingham Palace to Londontaxi taxi 1 mi
    3 min
    £12–15

  3. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Buckingham Palace to Londonwalk walk 5,020 ft
    18 min

  4. Bus via Piccadilly Circus

    1. Take the bus from Wilton Street to Piccadilly Circusbus bus 38 / ...
    18 min
    £1–3

Buckingham Palace to London by foot and bus

Calendar3382Weekly Services
Duration17 minAverage Duration
Ticket£1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1.2 mi
  • Duration: 17 min

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

Abellio London operates a bus from Westminster Cathedral to Horse Guards Parade every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 11 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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