What is the cheapest way to get from Paddington to Big Ben?

The cheapest way to get from Paddington to Big Ben is to line 148 bus which costs £2 and takes 33 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Paddington to Big Ben?

The fastest way to get from Paddington to Big Ben is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Paddington and Big Ben?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lancaster Gate Station station and arriving at St Thomas' Hospital / County Hall. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.

Is there a direct train between Paddington and Big Ben?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Paddington station station and arriving at Westminster station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

How far is it from Paddington to Big Ben?

The distance between Paddington and Big Ben is 3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Paddington to Big Ben without a car is to train and subway which takes 11 min and costs £2 - £8.

How long does it take to get from Paddington to Big Ben?

It takes approximately 11 min to get from Paddington to Big Ben, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paddington to Big Ben bus from?

Paddington to Big Ben bus services, operated by First Bus London, depart from Lancaster Gate Station.

Where do I catch the Paddington to Big Ben train from?

Paddington to Big Ben train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from London Paddington station.

Where does the Paddington to Big Ben bus arrive?

Paddington to Big Ben bus services, operated by First Bus London, arrive at St Thomas' Hospital / County Hall station.

Where does the Paddington to Big Ben train arrive?

Paddington to Big Ben train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Bond Street Station.

Where can I stay near Big Ben?

There are 21977+ hotels available in Big Ben.

Paddington to Big Ben - 7 ways to travel via train, subway, and line 148 bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Paddington to Big Ben by train, subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Bond Street Stationtrain Elizabeth
2. Take the subway from Bond Street station to Westminster stationsubway Jubilee
11 min
£2–8
Line 453 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Great Central Street to Whitehall / Horseguards Avenuebus 453
37 min
£1–16
Line 148 bus
1. Take the bus from Lancaster Gate Station to St Thomas' Hospital / County Hallbus 148
33 min
£2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Paddington to Big Bentaxi 3.2 mi
10 min
£30–45
Walk
1. Take the foot from Paddington to Big Benwalk 3 mi
57 min
Subway
1. Take the subway from Paddington station to Westminster stationsubway Circle
19 min
£5–17
Line 23 bus
1. Take the bus from Paddington Station / Eastbourne Terrace to Trafalgar Squarebus 23
40 min
£2–4

Paddington to Big Ben by train, subway, and foot

1846Weekly Services

11 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 3.4 mi
Duration: 11 min

What companies run services between Paddington, England and Big Ben, Greater London, England?

First Bus London operates a bus from Lancaster Gate Station to St Thomas' Hospital / County Hall every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 28 min. Alternatively, London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Paddington station to Westminster station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £5–17 and the journey takes 17 min.

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