What is the cheapest way to get from Thames to London?

The cheapest way to get from Thames to London is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 29 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Thames to London?

The fastest way to get from Thames to London is to taxi which takes 29 min and costs £95 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Thames and London?

No, there is no direct bus from Thames to London. However, there are services departing from Havering Way and arriving at Charing Cross via Barking Town Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.

Is there a direct ferry between Thames and London?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Barking Riverside Pier and arriving at Embankment Pier. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Thames and London?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Becontree station station and arriving at Embankment station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 38 min.

How far is it from Thames to London?

The distance between Thames and London is 12 miles. The road distance is 12.4 miles.

How do I travel from Thames to London without a car?

The best way to get from Thames to London without a car is to subway which takes 38 min and costs £9 - £40.

How long does it take to get from Thames to London?

The subway from Becontree station to Embankment station takes 38 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Thames to London bus from?

Thames to London bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Barking Town Centre station.

Where do I catch the Thames to London train from?

Thames to London train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Becontree station.

Where does the Thames to London bus arrive?

Thames to London bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Charing Cross station.

Where does the Thames to London train arrive?

Thames to London train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Embankment station.

Can I drive from Thames to London?

Yes, the driving distance between Thames to London is 12 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Thames to London.

Where can I stay near London?

There are 21993+ hotels available in London.

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There are 6 ways to get from Thames to London by subway, ferry, bus, taxi, car, or train

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Becontree station to Embankment stationsubway District
38 min
£9–40
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Barking Town Centre to Charing Crossbus N15
1h 22m
£3–71
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Barking Riverside Pier to Embankment Pierferry Rb1 / ...
1h 14m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Thames to Londontaxi 12.4 mi
29 min
£95–120
Drive 12.4 mi
1. Drive from Thames to Londoncar 12.4 mi
29 min
£3–5
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Stern Close to Dagenham Dock Terminusbus El2
2. Take the train from Dagenham Dock to Limehousetrain
3. Take the train from Limehouse DLR Station to Bank DLR Stationtrain Dlr
46 min
£7–18

Thames to London by subway

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Distance: 11.5 mi
Duration: 38 min

What companies run services between Thames, Greater London, England and London, England?

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Becontree station to Embankment station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £9–40 and the journey takes 38 min. Alternatively, Uber Boat by Thames Clippers operates a ferry from Barking Riverside Pier to Embankment Pier every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 14m.

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