What is the cheapest way to get from Embankment Pier to Big Ben?

The cheapest way to get from Embankment Pier to Big Ben is to subway which costs £1 and takes 3 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Embankment Pier to Big Ben?

The fastest way to get from Embankment Pier to Big Ben is to subway which takes 3 min and costs £1.

Is there a direct bus between Embankment Pier and Big Ben?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bedford Street and arriving at Westminster Station / Parliament Square station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Embankment Pier and Big Ben?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Embankment Pier and arriving at Westminster Pier. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2 min.

Is there a direct train between Embankment Pier and Big Ben?

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 Embankment Pier to Big Ben?

The distance between Embankment Pier and Big Ben is 2884 feet.

How do I travel from Embankment Pier to Big Ben without a car?

The best way to get from Embankment Pier to Big Ben without a car is to subway which takes 3 min and costs £1.

How long does it take to get from Embankment Pier to Big Ben?

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

Where do I catch the Embankment Pier to Big Ben bus from?

Embankment Pier to Big Ben bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Bedford Street station.

Where do I catch the Embankment Pier to Big Ben train from?

Embankment Pier to Big Ben train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Embankment station.

Where does the Embankment Pier to Big Ben bus arrive?

Embankment Pier to Big Ben bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Westminster Station / Parliament Square.

Where does the Embankment Pier to Big Ben train arrive?

Embankment Pier to Big Ben train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Westminster station.

Where can I stay near Big Ben?

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There are 5 ways to get from Embankment Pier to Big Ben by subway, foot, ferry, or bus

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Embankment station to Westminster stationsubway Circle / ...
3 min
£1
Walk
1. Take the walk from Embankment Pier to Big Benwalk 2,940 ft
10 min
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Embankment Pier to Westminster Pierferry Rb6 / ...
4 min
£8–11
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bedford Street to Westminster Station / Parliament Squarebus N44 / ...
17 min
£1–4
Line 159 bus
1. Take the bus from Whitehall / Trafalgar Square to St Thomas' Hospital / County Hallbus 159 / ...
21 min
£2

Embankment Pier to Big Ben by subway and foot

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Duration: 3 min

What companies run services between Embankment Pier, England and Big Ben, 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, Uber Boat by Thames Clippers operates a ferry from Embankment Pier to Westminster Pier every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £8–11 and the journey takes 2 min.

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