What is the cheapest way to get from Charing Cross to Tate Britain?

The cheapest way to get from Charing Cross to Tate Britain is to bus via Horseferry Road / Lambeth Bridge which costs £2 and takes 14 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Tate Britain?

The fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Tate Britain is to taxi which takes 4 min and costs £17 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Charing Cross and Tate Britain?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross and arriving at Tate Britain. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Charing Cross and Tate Britain?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Embankment Pier and arriving at Millbank Pier. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

How far is it from Charing Cross to Tate Britain?

The distance between Charing Cross and Tate Britain is 1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Charing Cross to Tate Britain without a car is to bus which takes 13 min and costs £1 - £7.

How long does it take to get from Charing Cross to Tate Britain?

The bus from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross to Tate Britain takes 10 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Charing Cross to Tate Britain bus from?

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

Where does the Charing Cross to Tate Britain bus arrive?

Charing Cross to Tate Britain bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Tate Britain station.

Where can I stay near Tate Britain?

There are 21994+ hotels available in Tate Britain.

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

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross to Tate Britainbus 87 / ...
13 min
£1–7
Bus via Horseferry Road / Lambeth Bridge
1. Take the bus from Whitehall / Trafalgar Square to Horseferry Road / Lambeth Bridgebus N3
14 min
£2
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Embankment Pier to Millbank Pierferry Rb6 / ...
15 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Charing Cross to Tate Britaintaxi 1.4 mi
4 min
£17–21
Walk
1. Take the foot from Charing Cross to Tate Britainwalk 1.4 mi
26 min

Charing Cross to Tate Britain by bus and foot

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Distance: 1.4 mi
Duration: 13 min

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

Go Ahead London operates a bus from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross to Tate Britain every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £1–7 and the journey takes 10 min. Centaur Coaches also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, Uber Boat by Thames Clippers operates a ferry from Embankment Pier to Millbank Pier every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 12 min.

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