What is the cheapest way to get from Tower Hamlets to Big Ben?

The cheapest way to get from Tower Hamlets to Big Ben is to bus which costs £2 and takes 33 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Tower Hamlets to Big Ben?

The fastest way to get from Tower Hamlets to Big Ben is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs £30 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Tower Hamlets and Big Ben?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tower of London / Tower Hill Station station and arriving at Horse Guards Parade. Services depart four times a day, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Tower Hamlets and Big Ben?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Tower Pier and arriving at Westminster Pier. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

Is there a direct train between Tower Hamlets and Big Ben?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tower Hill station station and arriving at Westminster station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

How far is it from Tower Hamlets to Big Ben?

The distance between Tower Hamlets and Big Ben is 3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Tower Hamlets to Big Ben without a car is to subway which takes 12 min and costs £1 - £6.

How long does it take to get from Tower Hamlets to Big Ben?

The subway from Tower Hill station to Westminster station takes 10 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Tower Hamlets to Big Ben bus from?

Tower Hamlets to Big Ben bus services, operated by Centaur Coaches, depart from Tower of London / Tower Hill Station.

Where do I catch the Tower Hamlets to Big Ben train from?

Tower Hamlets to Big Ben train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Tower Hill station.

Where does the Tower Hamlets to Big Ben bus arrive?

Tower Hamlets to Big Ben bus services, operated by Centaur Coaches, arrive at Horse Guards Parade station.

Where does the Tower Hamlets to Big Ben train arrive?

Tower Hamlets to Big Ben train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Westminster station.

Where can I stay near Big Ben?

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Tower Hamlets to Big Ben - 6 ways to travel via subway, line 786 bus, and ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Tower Hamlets to Big Ben by subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or foot

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Subway
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1. Take the subway from Tower Hill station to Westminster stationsubway Circle / ...
12 min
£1–6
Line 786 bus
1. Take the bus from Tower of London / Tower Hill Station to Horse Guards Paradebus 789 / ...
15 min
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Tower Pier to Westminster Pierferry Rb6 / ...
25 min
£8–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Tower Hamlets to Big Bentaxi 3.1 mi
10 min
£30–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Camomile Street to Westminster Station / Parliament Squarebus N26 / ...
33 min
£2
Walk
1. Take the walk from Tower Hamlets to Big Benwalk 3 mi
57 min

Tower Hamlets to Big Ben by subway and foot

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

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Tower Hill station to Westminster station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £1–6 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, Centaur Coaches operates a bus from Tower of London / Tower Hill Station to Horse Guards Parade 4 times a day, and the journey takes 10 min.

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