What is the cheapest way to get from Trafalgar Square to Barbican?

The cheapest way to get from Trafalgar Square to Barbican is to subway which costs £1 - £3 and takes 11 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Trafalgar Square to Barbican?

The fastest way to get from Trafalgar Square to Barbican is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs £25 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Trafalgar Square and Barbican?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Charing Cross and arriving at Ludgate Hill / Old Bailey. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Trafalgar Square and Barbican?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Embankment Pier and arriving at Blackfriars Pier. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

Is there a direct train between Trafalgar Square and Barbican?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Embankment station station and arriving at Mansion House station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5 min.

How far is it from Trafalgar Square to Barbican?

The distance between Trafalgar Square and Barbican is 2 miles.

How do I travel from Trafalgar Square to Barbican without a car?

The best way to get from Trafalgar Square to Barbican without a car is to subway which takes 11 min and costs £1 - £3.

How long does it take to get from Trafalgar Square to Barbican?

The subway from Embankment station to Mansion House station takes 5 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Trafalgar Square to Barbican bus from?

Trafalgar Square to Barbican bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Charing Cross station.

Where do I catch the Trafalgar Square to Barbican train from?

Trafalgar Square to Barbican train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Embankment station.

Train or bus from Trafalgar Square to Barbican?

The best way to get from Trafalgar Square to Barbican is to bus which takes 11 min and costs £1 - £7. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £14 - £29 and takes 1h 37m.

Where does the Trafalgar Square to Barbican bus arrive?

Trafalgar Square to Barbican bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Ludgate Hill / Old Bailey station.

Where does the Trafalgar Square to Barbican train arrive?

Trafalgar Square to Barbican train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Mansion House station.

How do I get a train ticket from Trafalgar Square to Barbican?

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Trafalgar Square to Barbican - 6 ways to travel via train, subway, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Trafalgar Square to Barbican by subway, bus, ferry, train, taxi, or foot

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Embankment station to Mansion House stationsubway Circle / ...
11 min
£1–3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Charing Cross to Ludgate Hill / Old Baileybus N550 / ...
11 min
£1–7
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Embankment Pier to Blackfriars Pierferry Rb1 / ...
14 min
£8–12
Train
1. Take the train from London Charing Cross to London Cannon Streettrain London Charing Cross - London Cannon Street
1h 37m
£14–29
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Trafalgar Square to Barbicantaxi 2.2 mi
7 min
£25–30
Walk
1. Take the walk from Trafalgar Square to Barbicanwalk 2 mi
38 min

Trafalgar Square to Barbican by foot and subway

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What companies run services between Trafalgar Square, England and Barbican, Greater London, England?

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Embankment station to Mansion House station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 5 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach London operates a bus from Charing Cross to Ludgate Hill / Old Bailey every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 10 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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