What is the cheapest way to get from Downing Street to Buckingham Palace?

The cheapest way to get from Downing Street to Buckingham Palace is to bus via Parliament Square / Westminster Abbey which costs £1 - £4 and takes 16 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Downing Street to Buckingham Palace?

The fastest way to get from Downing Street to Buckingham Palace is to taxi which takes 3 min and costs £11 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Downing Street and Buckingham Palace?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Parliament Square / Westminster Abbey and arriving at Westminster Cathedral / Victoria Station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4 min.

How far is it from Downing Street to Buckingham Palace?

The distance between Downing Street and Buckingham Palace is 1 miles.

How do I travel from Downing Street to Buckingham Palace without a car?

The best way to get from Downing Street to Buckingham Palace without a car is to bus via Parliament Square / Westminster Abbey which takes 16 min and costs £1 - £4.

How long does it take to get from Downing Street to Buckingham Palace?

The bus from Parliament Square / Westminster Abbey to Westminster Cathedral / Victoria Station takes 4 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Downing Street to Buckingham Palace bus from?

Downing Street to Buckingham Palace bus services, operated by First Bus London, depart from Parliament Square / Westminster Abbey station.

Where does the Downing Street to Buckingham Palace bus arrive?

Downing Street to Buckingham Palace bus services, operated by First Bus London, arrive at Westminster Cathedral / Victoria Station.

Where can I stay near Buckingham Palace?

There are 21993+ hotels available in Buckingham Palace.

Downing Street to Buckingham Palace - 4 ways to travel via bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Downing Street to Buckingham Palace by bus, taxi, or foot

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Bus via Parliament Square / Westminster Abbey
best
1. Take the bus from Parliament Square / Westminster Abbey to Westminster Cathedral / Victoria Stationbus 148
16 min
£1–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Downing Street to Buckingham Palacetaxi 5,090 ft
3 min
£11–14
Walk
1. Take the walk from Downing Street to Buckingham Palacewalk 4,540 ft
16 min
Bus
1. Take the bus from Westminster Station / Parliament Square to Victoria Stationbus 24
17 min
£1–6

Downing Street to Buckingham Palace by foot and bus

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Distance: 1.3 mi
Duration: 16 min

What companies run services between Downing Street, Greater London, England and Buckingham Palace, England?

First Bus London operates a bus from Parliament Square / Westminster Abbey to Westminster Cathedral / Victoria Station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 4 min. Go Ahead London also services this route every 10 minutes.

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