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

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There are 9 ways to get from Royal Docks to Westminster by train, taxi, bus, ferry, car, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London City Airport to Bank DLR Stationtrain train Dlr
    23 min
    £3–10
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Victoria Dock Road to Charing Crossbus bus N551
    45 min
    £2
  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Royal Docks to Warspite Roadtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Warspite Road to Waterloo Station / Tenison Waybus bus N1
    44 min
    £29–78
  4. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Royal Wharf Pier to Westminster Pierferry ferry Rb1 / ...
    1h
    £12–17
  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Royal Docks to Westminstertaxi taxi 9 mi
    27 min
    £45–55
  6. Drive  9 mi

    1. Drive from Royal Docks to Westminstercar car 9 mi
    27 min
    £3–4
  7. Train, subway via Canning Town DLR Station

    1. Take the train from London City Airport to Canning Town DLR Stationtrain train Dlr
    2. Take the subway from Canning Town station to Westminster stationsubway subway Jubilee
    25 min
    £6–7
  8. Train, subway

    1. Take the train from London City Airport to Bank DLR Stationtrain train Dlr
    2. Take the subway from Cannon Street station to St. James's Park stationsubway subway Circle / ...
    33 min
    £4–5
  9. Line 474 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Constance Street to Canning Townbus bus 474
    2. Take the bus from Canning Town to Charing Crossbus bus N551 / ...
    1h 7m
    £3–58

Royal Docks to Westminster by train

Calendar1438Weekly Trains
Duration23 minAverage Duration
Ticket£3Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Royal Docks, England and Westminster, England?

Dockland Light Railway (DLR) operates a train from London City Airport to Bank DLR Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 23 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Uber Boat by Thames Clippers operates a ferry from Royal Wharf Pier to Westminster Pier hourly. Tickets cost £12–17 and the journey takes 1h.

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