What is the cheapest way to get from Charing Cross to Rotherhithe?

The cheapest way to get from Charing Cross to Rotherhithe is to bus which costs £1 - £19 and takes 26 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Rotherhithe?

The fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Rotherhithe is to subway which takes 9 min and costs £3 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Charing Cross and Rotherhithe?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Waterloo Road and arriving at Smith Close. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Charing Cross and Rotherhithe?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Embankment Pier and arriving at Canary Wharf Pier. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 32 min.

Is there a direct train between Charing Cross and Rotherhithe?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Westminster station station and arriving at Canada Water station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

How far is it from Charing Cross to Rotherhithe?

The distance between Charing Cross and Rotherhithe is 4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Charing Cross to Rotherhithe without a car is to subway which takes 9 min and costs £3 - £12.

How long does it take to get from Charing Cross to Rotherhithe?

The subway from Westminster station to Canada Water station takes 9 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Charing Cross to Rotherhithe bus from?

Charing Cross to Rotherhithe bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from Waterloo Road station.

Where do I catch the Charing Cross to Rotherhithe train from?

Charing Cross to Rotherhithe train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Westminster station.

Where does the Charing Cross to Rotherhithe bus arrive?

Charing Cross to Rotherhithe bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Smith Close station.

Where does the Charing Cross to Rotherhithe train arrive?

Charing Cross to Rotherhithe train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Canada Water station.

Where can I stay near Rotherhithe?

There are 21678+ hotels available in Rotherhithe.

Charing Cross to Rotherhithe - 5 ways to travel via subway, bus, ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Charing Cross to Rotherhithe by subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or foot

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Westminster station to Canada Water stationsubway Jubilee
9 min
£3–12
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Waterloo Road to Smith Closebus N381 / ...
26 min
£1–19
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Embankment Pier to Canary Wharf Pierferry Rb1 / ...
32 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Charing Cross to Rotherhithetaxi 4.6 mi
15 min
£35–45
Walk
1. Take the foot from Charing Cross to Rotherhithewalk 4.1 mi
1h 19m

Charing Cross to Rotherhithe by subway

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Distance: 3.5 mi
Duration: 9 min

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

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Westminster station to Canada Water station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3–12 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, Abellio London operates a bus from Waterloo Road to Smith Close every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 26 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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