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How to get fromLondon Eye to Aldgate Eastby subway, ferry, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from London Eye to Aldgate East by subway, ferry, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Embankment station to Aldgate East stationsubway subway District
    19 min
    £2
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Southampton Street / Covent Garden to Aldgate Eastbus bus 15 / ...
    45 min
    £1–16
  3. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from London Eye Waterloo Pier to Tower Pierferry ferry Rb6 / ...
    42 min
    £8–12
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from London Eye to Aldgate Easttaxi taxi 2.6 mi
    8 min
    £29–35
  5. Walk

    1. Take the walk from London Eye to Aldgate Eastwalk walk 2.6 mi
    50 min

London Eye to Aldgate East by foot and subway

Calendar2006Weekly Services
Duration19 minAverage Duration
Ticket£2Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between London Eye, England and Aldgate East, England?

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Embankment station to Aldgate East station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, Uber Boat by Thames Clippers operates a ferry from London Eye Waterloo Pier to Tower Pier every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £8–12 and the journey takes 26 min.

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