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How to get fromSouth West London to Tower Hamletsby train, bus, subway, ferry, taxi, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from South West London to Tower Hamlets by train, bus, subway, ferry, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Barnes to London Waterlootrain train London Waterloo - London Waterloo / ...
    24 min
    £4–11
  2. Drive 9.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South West London to Tower Hamletscar car 9.8 mi
    28 min
    £3–4
  3. Line 430 bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Crestway to West Brompton Stationbus bus 430
    2. Take the subway from West Brompton station to Tower Hill stationsubway subway District
    1h 7m
    £8–49
  4. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Putney Pier to Tower Pierferry ferry Rb6
    1h 22m
  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from South West London to Tower Hamletstaxi taxi 9.8 mi
    28 min
    £95–120
  6. Bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Roehampton University Main Entrance to Putney Bridge Station / Gonville Streetbus bus N74 / ...
    2. Take the subway from Putney Bridge station to Tower Hill stationsubway subway District
    51 min
    £9–42
  7. Bus, line 205 bus

    1. Take the bus from Queen Mary's Hospital to Old Marylebone Town Hallbus bus N74
    2. Take the bus from Old Marylebone Town Hall to St Botolph Streetbus bus 205 / ...
    1h 24m
    £4–56

South West London to Tower Hamlets by train and subway

Calendar903Weekly Services
Duration24 minAverage Duration
Ticket£4Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between South West London, England and Tower Hamlets, Greater London, England?

South Western Railway operates a train from Barnes to London Waterloo every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £2–7 and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, Uber Boat by Thames Clippers operates a ferry from Putney Pier to Tower Pier hourly, and the journey takes 1h 22m.

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