What is the cheapest way to get from London to Thames?

The cheapest way to get from London to Thames is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 29 min.

What is the fastest way to get from London to Thames?

The fastest way to get from London to Thames is to taxi which takes 29 min and costs £90 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between London and Thames?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Thames. However, there are services departing from Charing Cross and arriving at Estuary Close via Vicarage Field Shopping Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.

Is there a direct ferry between London and Thames?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Embankment Pier and arriving at Barking Riverside Pier. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 13m.

Is there a direct train between London and Thames?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Embankment station station and arriving at Becontree station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.

How far is it from London to Thames?

The distance between London and Thames is 12 miles. The road distance is 12.3 miles.

How do I travel from London to Thames without a car?

The best way to get from London to Thames without a car is to subway which takes 36 min and costs £9 - £40.

How long does it take to get from London to Thames?

The subway from Embankment station to Becontree station takes 36 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the London to Thames bus from?

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

Where do I catch the London to Thames train from?

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

Where does the London to Thames bus arrive?

London to Thames bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Barking Town Centre station.

Where does the London to Thames train arrive?

London to Thames train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Becontree station.

Can I drive from London to Thames?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Thames is 12 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from London to Thames.

Where can I stay near Thames?

There are 15837+ hotels available in Thames.

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There are 6 ways to get from London to Thames by subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Embankment station to Becontree stationsubway District
36 min
£9–40
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Charing Cross to Barking Town Centrebus N15
1h 11m
£3–78
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Embankment Pier to Barking Riverside Pierferry Rb1 / ...
1h 13m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from London to Thamestaxi 12.2 mi
29 min
£90–120
Drive 12.2 mi
1. Drive from London to Thamescar 12.2 mi
29 min
£3–5
Subway, bus
1. Take the subway from Embankment station to Barking stationsubway District
2. Take the bus from Barking Station to Estuary Closebus El1
47 min
£9–44

London to Thames by subway

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Distance: 11.5 mi
Duration: 36 min

What companies run services between London, England and Thames, Greater London, England?

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Embankment station to Becontree station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £9–40 and the journey takes 36 min. Alternatively, Go Ahead London operates a bus from Charing Cross to Barking Town Centre every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £1–70 and the journey takes 57 min.

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