What is the cheapest way to get from Buckingham Palace to Scotland Yard?

The cheapest way to get from Buckingham Palace to Scotland Yard is to bus which costs £1 - £5 and takes 20 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Buckingham Palace to Scotland Yard?

The fastest way to get from Buckingham Palace to Scotland Yard is to taxi which takes 3 min and costs £12 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Buckingham Palace and Scotland Yard?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Westminster Cathedral and arriving at Horse Guards Parade. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

How far is it from Buckingham Palace to Scotland Yard?

The distance between Buckingham Palace and Scotland Yard is 1 miles.

How do I travel from Buckingham Palace to Scotland Yard without a car?

The best way to get from Buckingham Palace to Scotland Yard without a car is to bus which takes 20 min and costs £1 - £5.

How long does it take to get from Buckingham Palace to Scotland Yard?

The bus from Westminster Cathedral to Horse Guards Parade takes 11 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Buckingham Palace to Scotland Yard bus from?

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

Where does the Buckingham Palace to Scotland Yard bus arrive?

Buckingham Palace to Scotland Yard bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Horse Guards Parade station.

Where can I stay near Scotland Yard?

There are 21994+ hotels available in Scotland Yard.

Buckingham Palace to Scotland Yard - 3 ways to travel via bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 3 ways to get from Buckingham Palace to Scotland Yard by bus, taxi, or foot

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Westminster Cathedral to Horse Guards Paradebus 24
20 min
£1–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Buckingham Palace to Scotland Yardtaxi 1 mi
3 min
£12–15
Walk
1. Take the foot from Buckingham Palace to Scotland Yardwalk 5,010 ft
18 min

Buckingham Palace to Scotland Yard by foot and bus

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Distance: 1.4 mi
Duration: 20 min

What companies run services between Buckingham Palace, England and Scotland Yard, 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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