What is the cheapest way to get from Charing Cross to West Ham?

The cheapest way to get from Charing Cross to West Ham is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 25 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Charing Cross to West Ham?

The fastest way to get from Charing Cross to West Ham is to subway which takes 24 min and costs £5 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Charing Cross and West Ham?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Charing Cross and arriving at Plaistow Police Station station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 43 min.

Is there a direct train between Charing Cross and West Ham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Embankment station station and arriving at Plaistow station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.

How far is it from Charing Cross to West Ham?

The distance between Charing Cross and West Ham is 6 miles. The road distance is 7.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Charing Cross to West Ham without a car is to subway which takes 24 min and costs £5 - £21.

How long does it take to get from Charing Cross to West Ham?

The subway from Embankment station to Plaistow station takes 24 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Charing Cross to West Ham bus from?

Charing Cross to West Ham bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Charing Cross station.

Where do I catch the Charing Cross to West Ham train from?

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

Where does the Charing Cross to West Ham bus arrive?

Charing Cross to West Ham bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Plaistow Police Station.

Where does the Charing Cross to West Ham train arrive?

Charing Cross to West Ham train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Plaistow station.

Can I drive from Charing Cross to West Ham?

Yes, the driving distance between Charing Cross to West Ham is 8 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Charing Cross to West Ham.

Where can I stay near West Ham?

There are 21189+ hotels available in West Ham.

Charing Cross to West Ham - 4 ways to travel via subway, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Charing Cross to West Ham by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Embankment station to Plaistow stationsubway District
24 min
£5–21
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Charing Cross to Plaistow Police Stationbus N15
43 min
£1–55
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Charing Cross to West Hamtaxi 7.5 mi
25 min
£60–75
Drive 7.5 mi
1. Drive from Charing Cross to West Hamcar 7.5 mi
25 min
£2–3

Charing Cross to West Ham by subway

3918Weekly Subways

24 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 6.4 mi
Duration: 24 min

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

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Embankment station to Plaistow station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £5–21 and the journey takes 24 min. Alternatively, Go Ahead London operates a bus from Charing Cross to Plaistow Police Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £1–55 and the journey takes 43 min.

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