What is the cheapest way to get from Shadwell DLR to Big Ben?

The cheapest way to get from Shadwell DLR to Big Ben is to bus which costs £1 - £22 and takes 42 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Shadwell DLR to Big Ben?

The fastest way to get from Shadwell DLR to Big Ben is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs £40 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Shadwell DLR and Big Ben?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Watney Market and arriving at Trafalgar Square. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.

Is there a direct train between Shadwell DLR and Big Ben?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Whitechapel station station and arriving at Westminster station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

How far is it from Shadwell DLR to Big Ben?

The distance between Shadwell DLR and Big Ben is 3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shadwell DLR to Big Ben without a car is to train and subway which takes 14 min and costs £2 - £9.

How long does it take to get from Shadwell DLR to Big Ben?

It takes approximately 14 min to get from Shadwell DLR to Big Ben, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shadwell DLR to Big Ben bus from?

Shadwell DLR to Big Ben bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Watney Market station.

Where do I catch the Shadwell DLR to Big Ben train from?

Shadwell DLR to Big Ben train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Shadwell DLR station.

Where does the Shadwell DLR to Big Ben bus arrive?

Shadwell DLR to Big Ben bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Trafalgar Square station.

Where does the Shadwell DLR to Big Ben train arrive?

Shadwell DLR to Big Ben train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Bank DLR Station.

Where can I stay near Big Ben?

There are 21977+ hotels available in Big Ben.

Shadwell DLR to Big Ben - 6 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Shadwell DLR to Big Ben by train, subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Shadwell DLR to Bank DLR Stationtrain Dlr
2. Take the subway from Cannon Street station to Westminster stationsubway Circle / ...
14 min
£3–9
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Watney Market to Trafalgar Squarebus N15
42 min
£1–22
Subway
1. Take the subway from Whitechapel station to Westminster stationsubway District / ...
31 min
£3–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shadwell DLR to Big Bentaxi 3.9 mi
13 min
£40–50
Subway via Tower Hill station
1. Take the subway from Tower Hill station to Westminster stationsubway Circle / ...
15 min
£4–11
Walk
1. Take the foot from Shadwell DLR to Big Benwalk 3.5 mi
1h 7m

Shadwell DLR to Big Ben by train, subway, and foot

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Distance: 3.4 mi
Duration: 14 min

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

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Whitechapel station to Westminster station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3–11 and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, Go Ahead London operates a bus from Watney Market to Trafalgar Square every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £1–22 and the journey takes 26 min. Stagecoach London also services this route hourly.

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