What is the cheapest way to get from Charing Cross to Buckingham Palace?

The cheapest way to get from Charing Cross to Buckingham Palace is to bus via Westminster Cathedral / Victoria Station which costs £1 - £7 and takes 18 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Buckingham Palace?

The fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Buckingham Palace is to taxi which takes 4 min and costs £11 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Charing Cross and Buckingham Palace?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Trafalgar Square and arriving at Westminster Cathedral / Victoria Station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

How far is it from Charing Cross to Buckingham Palace?

The distance between Charing Cross and Buckingham Palace is 2 miles.

How do I travel from Charing Cross to Buckingham Palace without a car?

The best way to get from Charing Cross to Buckingham Palace without a car is to bus via Westminster Cathedral / Victoria Station which takes 18 min and costs £1 - £7.

How long does it take to get from Charing Cross to Buckingham Palace?

The bus from Trafalgar Square to Westminster Cathedral / Victoria Station takes 12 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Charing Cross to Buckingham Palace bus from?

Charing Cross to Buckingham Palace bus services, operated by Transport UK London Bus, depart from Trafalgar Square station.

Where does the Charing Cross to Buckingham Palace bus arrive?

Charing Cross to Buckingham Palace bus services, operated by Transport UK London Bus, arrive at Westminster Cathedral / Victoria Station.

Where can I stay near Buckingham Palace?

There are 21198+ hotels available in Buckingham Palace.

Charing Cross to Buckingham Palace - 6 ways to travel via bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 6 ways to get from Charing Cross to Buckingham Palace by bus, taxi, or foot

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Bus via Westminster Cathedral / Victoria Station
best
1. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square to Westminster Cathedral / Victoria Stationbus 24
18 min
£1–7
Bus
1. Take the bus from Charing Cross to Green Park / Constitution Hillbus 23
22 min
£1–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Charing Cross to Buckingham Palacetaxi 1.2 mi
4 min
£11–14
Walk
1. Take the walk from Charing Cross to Buckingham Palacewalk 1.1 mi
20 min
Bus via Dean Street / Chinatown
1. Take the bus from Dean Street / Chinatown to Wilton Streetbus 38 / ...
20 min
£1–3
Line 390 bus
1. Take the bus from Tottenham Court Road Station to Buckingham Palace Road / Bressenden Placebus 390
24 min
£2

Charing Cross to Buckingham Palace by bus and foot

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Distance: 1.6 mi
Duration: 18 min

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

Transport UK London Bus operates a bus from Trafalgar Square to Westminster Cathedral / Victoria Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 12 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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