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

The cheapest way to get from Shadwell to Big Ben is to bus which costs £1 - £22 and takes 38 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Shadwell to Big Ben is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs £35 - £50.

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

No, there is no direct ferry from Shadwell to Big Ben. However, there are services departing from Doubletree Docklands Nelson Dock Pier and arriving at Westminster Pier via Canary Wharf Pier. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 48 min.

Is there a direct train between Shadwell 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 to Big Ben?

The distance between Shadwell and Big Ben is 3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shadwell to Big Ben without a car is to train and subway which takes 14 min and costs £2 - £8.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Where does the Shadwell to Big Ben bus arrive?

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

Where does the Shadwell to Big Ben train arrive?

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

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Shadwell to Big Ben - 7 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, ferry, and taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Shadwell to Big Ben by train, subway, bus, ferry, 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
£3–8
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Watney Market to Trafalgar Squarebus N15
38 min
£1–22
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Doubletree Docklands Nelson Dock Pier to Canary Wharf Pierferry Rb4
2. Take the ferry from Canary Wharf Pier to Westminster Pierferry Rb1 / ...
48 min
£17–25
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shadwell to Big Bentaxi 3.6 mi
12 min
£35–50
Subway via Tower Hill station
1. Take the subway from Tower Hill station to Westminster stationsubway Circle / ...
15 min
£3–9
Subway
1. Take the subway from Whitechapel station to Westminster stationsubway District / ...
17 min
£2–8
Walk
1. Take the walk from Shadwell to Big Benwalk 3.5 mi
1h 7m

Shadwell to Big Ben by subway and foot

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Distance: 3.4 mi
Duration: 14 min

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

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. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Doubletree Docklands Nelson Dock Pier to Big Ben via Canary Wharf Pier and Westminster Pier in around 48 min.

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