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How to get fromTower Bridge to South Bankby bus, ferry, taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Tower Bridge to South Bank by bus, ferry, taxi, or foot

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from St Katherine Dock to St Paul's Cathedralbus bus N551
    16 min
    £2

  2. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Tower Pier to Blackfriars Pierferry ferry Rb6 / ...
    19 min
    £8–12

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Tower Bridge to South Banktaxi taxi 2.2 mi
    8 min
    £25–31

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Tower Bridge to South Bankwalk walk 1.9 mi
    36 min

  5. Line 381 bus

    1. Take the bus from Unicorn Theatre to Blackfriars Roadbus bus N381 / ...
    20 min
    £2

Tower Bridge to South Bank by foot and bus

Calendar196Weekly Services
Duration16 minAverage Duration
Ticket£2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2.2 mi
  • Duration: 16 min

What companies run services between Tower Bridge, England and South Bank?

Stagecoach London operates a bus from St Katherine Dock to St Paul's Cathedral hourly. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, Uber Boat by Thames Clippers operates a ferry from Tower Pier to Blackfriars Pier every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £8–12 and the journey takes 13 min.

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