What is the cheapest way to get from Charing Cross to Downing Street?

The cheapest way to get from Charing Cross to Downing Street is to subway which costs £1 and takes 6 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Downing Street?

The fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Downing Street is to subway which takes 6 min and costs £1.

Is there a direct bus between Charing Cross and Downing Street?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross and arriving at Horse Guards Parade. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Charing Cross and Downing Street?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Embankment Pier and arriving at Westminster Pier. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2 min.

Is there a direct train between Charing Cross and Downing Street?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Embankment station station and arriving at Westminster station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1 min.

How far is it from Charing Cross to Downing Street?

The distance between Charing Cross and Downing Street is 3681 feet.

How do I travel from Charing Cross to Downing Street without a car?

The best way to get from Charing Cross to Downing Street without a car is to subway which takes 6 min and costs £1.

How long does it take to get from Charing Cross to Downing Street?

The subway from Embankment station to Westminster station takes 1 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Charing Cross to Downing Street bus from?

Charing Cross to Downing Street bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross station.

Where do I catch the Charing Cross to Downing Street train from?

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

Where does the Charing Cross to Downing Street bus arrive?

Charing Cross to Downing Street bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Horse Guards Parade station.

Where does the Charing Cross to Downing Street train arrive?

Charing Cross to Downing Street train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Westminster station.

Where can I stay near Downing Street?

There are 21249+ hotels available in Downing Street.

Charing Cross to Downing Street - 4 ways to travel via subway, bus, and foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Charing Cross to Downing Street by subway, bus, foot, or ferry

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Subway
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1. Take the subway from Embankment station to Westminster stationsubway Circle / ...
6 min
£1
Bus
1. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross to Horse Guards Paradebus N44 / ...
6 min
£1–2
Walk
1. Take the walk from Charing Cross to Downing Streetwalk 2,680 ft
9 min
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Embankment Pier to Westminster Pierferry Rb6 / ...
9 min
£8–11

Charing Cross to Downing Street by bus and foot

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Duration: 6 min

What companies run services between Charing Cross, Greater London, England and Downing Street, Greater London, England?

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Embankment station to Westminster station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £1 and the journey takes 1 min. Alternatively, Go Ahead London operates a bus from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross to Horse Guards Parade every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £1–2 and the journey takes 4 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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