What is the cheapest way to get from London to South Bank?

The cheapest way to get from London to South Bank is to train which costs £1 and takes 2 min.

What is the fastest way to get from London to South Bank?

The fastest way to get from London to South Bank is to train which takes 2 min and costs £1.

Is there a direct bus between London and South Bank?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross and arriving at Waterloo Bridge / South Bank. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4 min.

Is there a direct ferry between London and South Bank?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Embankment Pier and arriving at Blackfriars Pier. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

Is there a direct train between London and South Bank?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Charing Cross and arriving at London Waterloo East. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2 min.

How far is it from London to South Bank?

The distance between London and South Bank is 3462 feet.

How do I travel from London to South Bank without a car?

The best way to get from London to South Bank without a car is to train which takes 2 min and costs £1.

How long does it take to get from London to South Bank?

The train from London Charing Cross to London Waterloo East takes 2 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the London to South Bank bus from?

London to South Bank bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, depart from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross station.

Where do I catch the London to South Bank train from?

London to South Bank train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from London Charing Cross station.

Train or bus from London to South Bank?

The best way to get from London to South Bank is to train which takes 2 min and costs £1. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £7 and takes 4 min.

Where does the London to South Bank bus arrive?

London to South Bank bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, arrive at Waterloo Bridge / South Bank station.

Where does the London to South Bank train arrive?

London to South Bank train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Waterloo East station.

How do I get a train ticket from London to South Bank?

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Where can I stay near South Bank?

There are 22003+ hotels available in South Bank.

London to South Bank - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, taxi, and subway

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There are 6 ways to get from London to South Bank by train, bus, ferry, taxi, subway, or foot

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Charing Cross to London Waterloo Easttrain London Charing Cross - Hastings / ...
2 min
£1
Bus
1. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross to Waterloo Bridge / South Bankbus 139
4 min
£1–7
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Embankment Pier to Blackfriars Pierferry Rb6 / ...
8 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from London to South Banktaxi 1.5 mi
5 min
£15–19
Subway
1. Take the subway from Embankment station to Blackfriars stationsubway Circle / ...
3 min
£1–3
Walk
1. Take the foot from London Waterloo to South Bankwalk 2,890 ft
10 min

London to South Bank by train

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Distance: 3,460 ft
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What companies run services between London, England and South Bank?

Southeastern operates a train from London Charing Cross to London Waterloo East every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £1 and the journey takes 2 min. Alternatively, Metroline Travel operates a bus from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross to Waterloo Bridge / South Bank every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 4 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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