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How to get fromBuckingham Palace to Nelson's Columnby bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Buckingham Palace to Nelson's Column 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
    22 min
    £1–5

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Buckingham Palace to Nelson's Columntaxi taxi 4,900 ft
    3 min
    £11–14

  3. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Buckingham Palace to Nelson's Columnwalk walk 4,700 ft
    17 min

  4. Bus via Old Park Lane / Hard Rock Cafe

    1. Take the bus from Old Park Lane / Hard Rock Cafe to Charing Crossbus bus N9 / ...
    26 min
    £1–7

  5. Line 38 bus

    1. Take the bus from Wilton Street to Trocadero / Haymarketbus bus 38 / ...
    27 min
    £1–3

Buckingham Palace to Nelson's Column by foot and bus

Calendar3382Weekly Services
Duration22 minAverage Duration
Ticket£1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1.5 mi
  • Duration: 22 min

What companies run services between Buckingham Palace, England and Nelson's Column, 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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