What is the cheapest way to get from Scotland Yard to Big Ben?

The cheapest way to get from Scotland Yard to Big Ben is to subway which costs £1 and takes 7 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Scotland Yard to Big Ben?

The fastest way to get from Scotland Yard to Big Ben is to bus which takes 6 min and costs £1 - £2.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland Yard and Big Ben?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Horse Guards Parade and arriving at Westminster Station / Parliament Square station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Scotland Yard and Big Ben?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Embankment Pier and arriving at Westminster Pier. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2 min.

Is there a direct train between Scotland Yard and Big Ben?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Embankment station station and arriving at Westminster station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1 min.

How far is it from Scotland Yard to Big Ben?

The distance between Scotland Yard and Big Ben is 2277 feet.

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

The best way to get from Scotland Yard to Big Ben without a car is to bus which takes 6 min and costs £1 - £2.

How long does it take to get from Scotland Yard to Big Ben?

The bus from Horse Guards Parade to Westminster Station / Parliament Square takes 2 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Scotland Yard to Big Ben bus from?

Scotland Yard to Big Ben bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Horse Guards Parade station.

Where do I catch the Scotland Yard to Big Ben train from?

Scotland Yard to Big Ben train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Embankment station.

Where does the Scotland Yard to Big Ben bus arrive?

Scotland Yard to Big Ben bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Westminster Station / Parliament Square.

Where does the Scotland Yard to Big Ben train arrive?

Scotland Yard to Big Ben train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Westminster station.

Where can I stay near Big Ben?

There are 21099+ hotels available in Big Ben.

Scotland Yard to Big Ben - 5 ways to travel via bus, line 159 bus, and foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Scotland Yard to Big Ben by bus, foot, subway, or ferry

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Horse Guards Parade to Westminster Station / Parliament Squarebus N155 / ...
6 min
£1–2
Line 159 bus
1. Take the bus from Whitehall / Trafalgar Square to Westminster Station / Parliament Squarebus 159 / ...
7 min
£2
Walk
1. Take the walk from Scotland Yard to Big Benwalk 2,440 ft
8 min
Subway
1. Take the subway from Embankment station to Westminster stationsubway Circle / ...
7 min
£1
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Embankment Pier to Westminster Pierferry Rb6 / ...
9 min
£8–11

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Distance: 2,280 ft
Duration: 6 min

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

Go Ahead London operates a bus from Horse Guards Parade to Westminster Station / Parliament Square every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £1–2 and the journey takes 2 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Embankment station to Westminster station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £1 and the journey takes 1 min.

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