There are 5 ways to get from Royal Docks to Tower Bridge by train, ferry, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Royal Albert DLR Station to Tower Gateway Station DLRtrain Dlr
29 min£2–3Ferry
- Take the ferry from Royal Wharf Pier to Tower Pierferry Rb6 / ...
43 minLine 474 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Constance Street to Canning Townbus 474
- Take the bus from Canning Town to Tower of London / Tower Hill Stationbus N15
58 min£3–42Taxi
- Take the taxi from Royal Docks to Tower Bridgetaxi 5.9 mi
16 min£65–80Drive 5.9 mi
- Drive from Royal Docks to Tower Bridgecar 5.9 mi
16 min£2–3
Royal Docks to Tower Bridge by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Royal Docks to Tower Bridge is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 16 min.
The fastest way to get from Royal Docks to Tower Bridge is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs £65 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Royal Docks to Tower Bridge station. However, there are services departing from Constance Street and arriving at Tower of London / Tower Hill Station via Canning Town. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 58 min.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Royal Wharf Pier and arriving at Tower Pier. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 37 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Royal Albert DLR Station station and arriving at Tower Gateway Station DLR station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22 min.
The distance between Royal Docks and Tower Bridge is 6 miles. The road distance is 6 miles.
The best way to get from Royal Docks to Tower Bridge without a car is to train which takes 29 min and costs £2 - £3.
The train from Royal Albert DLR Station to Tower Gateway Station DLR takes 22 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Royal Docks to Tower Bridge bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Constance Street station.
Royal Docks to Tower Bridge train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Royal Albert DLR Station.
What companies run services between Royal Docks, England and Tower Bridge, England?
Dockland Light Railway (DLR) operates a train from Royal Albert DLR Station to Tower Gateway Station DLR every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 22 min. Alternatively, Uber Boat by Thames Clippers operates a ferry from Royal Wharf Pier to Tower Pier every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 37 min.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Royal Albert DLR Station to Tower Gateway Station DLR
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/dlr/
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £2–3
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Constance Street to Canning Town
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–18
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–18
Bus from Canning Town to Tower of London / Tower Hill Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–25
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–25
- Phone
- 020 7001 2200
- [email protected]
- Website
- thamesclippers.com
Ferry from Royal Wharf Pier to Tower Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.thamesclippers.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Estimated price
- £65–80
London City Airport Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 1947
- Website
- londoncityairportcab.co.uk
Greenwich Black Cabs
- Phone
- +44 7464 949 740
Greenwich Mini Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3137 7661
- Website
- greenwichminicabs.com
Weso Local
- Phone
- +44 208 8855 555
- Website
- cheaptaxifare.com
A to B Minicabs
- Phone
- +44 20 8594 9290
Longbridge Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8507 7724
Twelve Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3479 5700
- Website
- twelvetransfers.co.uk
Eurolink Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 8888
- Website
- eurolinkcars.co.uk
Seven Fives
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5555
Stratford City Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5454
- Website
- stratfordcitycars.co.uk
Taxi Near London
- Phone
- +4420 3740 3527
- Website
- taxinearlondon.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
The best way to get from Royal Docks to Tower Bridge is to train which takes 29 min and costs £2 - £3. Alternatively, you can line 474 bus and bus, which costs £2 - £45 and takes 58 min.
Royal Docks to Tower Bridge bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Canning Town station.
Royal Docks to Tower Bridge train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Tower Gateway Station DLR.
Yes, the driving distance between Royal Docks to Tower Bridge is 6 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Royal Docks to Tower Bridge.
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