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How to get fromRoyal Docks to Buckingham Palaceby train, subway, ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Royal Docks to Buckingham Palace by train, subway, ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, subway

    best
    1. Take the train from London City Airport to Canning Town DLR Stationtrain train Dlr
    2. Take the subway from Canning Town station to Green Park stationsubway subway Jubilee
    37 min
    £10–30

  2. Drive 9.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Royal Docks to Buckingham Palacecar car 9.3 mi
    28 min
    £3–4

  3. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Royal Wharf Pier to Westminster Pierferry ferry Rb1 / ...
    1h 17m

  4. Train, line 26 bus

    1. Take the train from London City Airport to Bank DLR Stationtrain train Dlr
    2. Take the bus from Bank Station / Cornhill to Westminster Cathedral / Victoria Stationbus bus 26 / ...
    1h 20m
    £4–5

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Royal Docks to Buckingham Palacetaxi taxi 9.3 mi
    28 min
    £70–90

  6. Train, subway via Bank DLR Station

    1. Take the train from London City Airport to Bank DLR Stationtrain train Dlr
    2. Take the subway from Cannon Street station to Victoria stationsubway subway Circle / ...
    41 min
    £4–12

  7. Line 474 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Constance Street to Canning Townbus bus 474
    2. Take the bus from Canning Town to Piccadilly Circusbus bus N15
    1h 29m
    £3–62

Royal Docks to Buckingham Palace by train, subway, and foot

Calendar3288Weekly Services
Duration37 minAverage Duration
Ticket£10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10.7 mi
  • Duration: 37 min

What companies run services between Royal Docks, England and Buckingham Palace, England?

Uber Boat by Thames Clippers operates a ferry from Royal Wharf Pier to Westminster Pier every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 1h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Constance Street to Buckingham Palace via Canning Town and Piccadilly Circus in around 1h 29m.

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