What is the cheapest way to get from Shadwell to Buckingham Palace?

The cheapest way to get from Shadwell to Buckingham Palace is to bus via Smith Close which costs £2 and takes 1h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shadwell to Buckingham Palace?

The fastest way to get from Shadwell to Buckingham Palace is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs £45 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Shadwell and Buckingham Palace?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Watney Market and arriving at Piccadilly Circus. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Shadwell and Buckingham Palace?

No, there is no direct ferry from Shadwell to Buckingham Palace. 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 1h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Shadwell and Buckingham Palace?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Whitechapel station station and arriving at Victoria station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

How far is it from Shadwell to Buckingham Palace?

The distance between Shadwell and Buckingham Palace is 5 miles.

How do I travel from Shadwell to Buckingham Palace without a car?

The best way to get from Shadwell to Buckingham Palace without a car is to train and subway which takes 22 min and costs £3 - £12.

How long does it take to get from Shadwell to Buckingham Palace?

It takes approximately 22 min to get from Shadwell to Buckingham Palace, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shadwell to Buckingham Palace bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Shadwell to Buckingham Palace train from?

Shadwell to Buckingham Palace train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Tower Hill station.

Where does the Shadwell to Buckingham Palace bus arrive?

Shadwell to Buckingham Palace bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Piccadilly Circus station.

Where does the Shadwell to Buckingham Palace train arrive?

Shadwell to Buckingham Palace train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Victoria station.

How do I get a train ticket from Shadwell to Buckingham Palace?

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Where can I stay near Buckingham Palace?

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Shadwell to Buckingham Palace - 8 ways to travel via train, subway, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Shadwell to Buckingham Palace 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 Victoria stationsubway Circle / ...
22 min
£4–12
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Watney Market to Piccadilly Circusbus N15
45 min
£1–25
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 / ...
1h 3m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shadwell to Buckingham Palacetaxi 4.5 mi
15 min
£45–55
Subway via Tower Hill station
1. Take the subway from Tower Hill station to Victoria stationsubway Circle / ...
23 min
£5–14
Subway
1. Take the subway from Whitechapel station to Victoria stationsubway District / ...
25 min
£4–14
Bus via Smith Close
1. Take the bus from Smith Close to Victoria Stationbus C10
1h 17m
£2
Walk
1. Take the foot from Shadwell to Buckingham Palacewalk 4.3 mi
1h 22m

Shadwell to Buckingham Palace by train, subway, and foot

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Distance: 4.5 mi
Duration: 22 min

What companies run services between Shadwell, Greater London, England and Buckingham Palace, England?

Go Ahead London operates a bus from Watney Market to Piccadilly Circus every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £1–25 and the journey takes 28 min. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Doubletree Docklands Nelson Dock Pier to Buckingham Palace via Canary Wharf Pier and Westminster Pier in around 1h 3m.

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