What is the cheapest way to get from Charing Cross to Barbican Centre?

The cheapest way to get from Charing Cross to Barbican Centre is to subway via Mansion House station which costs £1 - £4 and takes 21 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Barbican Centre?

The fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Barbican Centre is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs £23 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Charing Cross and Barbican Centre?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tottenham Court Road Station / New Oxford Street station and arriving at Central Street / Old Street. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Charing Cross and Barbican Centre?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Embankment Pier and arriving at Blackfriars Pier. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

Is there a direct train between Charing Cross and Barbican Centre?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Embankment station station and arriving at Mansion House station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5 min.

How far is it from Charing Cross to Barbican Centre?

The distance between Charing Cross and Barbican Centre is 2 miles.

How do I travel from Charing Cross to Barbican Centre without a car?

The best way to get from Charing Cross to Barbican Centre without a car is to line 55 bus which takes 18 min and costs £2.

How long does it take to get from Charing Cross to Barbican Centre?

The line 55 bus from Tottenham Court Road Station / New Oxford Street to Central Street / Old Street takes 10 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Charing Cross to Barbican Centre bus from?

Charing Cross to Barbican Centre bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Tottenham Court Road Station / New Oxford Street.

Where do I catch the Charing Cross to Barbican Centre train from?

Charing Cross to Barbican Centre train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Embankment station.

Where does the Charing Cross to Barbican Centre bus arrive?

Charing Cross to Barbican Centre bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Central Street / Old Street station.

Where does the Charing Cross to Barbican Centre train arrive?

Charing Cross to Barbican Centre train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Mansion House station.

How do I get a train ticket from Charing Cross to Barbican Centre?

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Where can I stay near Barbican Centre?

There are 21978+ hotels available in Barbican Centre.

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There are 7 ways to get from Charing Cross to Barbican Centre by bus, subway, taxi, ferry, or foot

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Line 55 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Tottenham Court Road Station / New Oxford Street to Central Street / Old Streetbus 55 / ...
18 min
£2
Subway via Mansion House station
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Embankment station to Mansion House stationsubway Circle / ...
21 min
£1–4
Subway
1. Take the subway from Embankment station to Barbican stationsubway Circle
23 min
£3–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Charing Cross to Barbican Centretaxi 2 mi
7 min
£23–28
Line 76 bus
1. Take the bus from Lancaster Place to Little Britainbus 76
20 min
£1–3
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Embankment Pier to Blackfriars Pierferry Rb1 / ...
28 min
Walk
1. Take the foot from Charing Cross to Barbican Centrewalk 1.8 mi
34 min

Charing Cross to Barbican Centre by bus and foot

1810Weekly Services

18 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 1.9 mi
Duration: 18 min

What companies run services between Charing Cross, Greater London, England and Barbican Centre, England?

Stagecoach London operates a bus from Tottenham Court Road Station / New Oxford Street to Central Street / Old Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Embankment station to Mansion House station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £1–4 and the journey takes 5 min.

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