What is the cheapest way to get from Trafalgar Square to Tate Modern?

The cheapest way to get from Trafalgar Square to Tate Modern is to train which costs £1 and takes 18 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Trafalgar Square to Tate Modern?

The fastest way to get from Trafalgar Square to Tate Modern is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs £17 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Trafalgar Square and Tate Modern?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Whitehall / Horseguards Avenue and arriving at Blackfriars Road. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Trafalgar Square and Tate Modern?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Embankment Pier and arriving at Bankside Pier. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

Is there a direct train between Trafalgar Square and Tate Modern?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Charing Cross and arriving at London Waterloo East. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2 min.

How far is it from Trafalgar Square to Tate Modern?

The distance between Trafalgar Square and Tate Modern is 2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Trafalgar Square to Tate Modern without a car is to train which takes 18 min and costs £1.

How long does it take to get from Trafalgar Square to Tate Modern?

The train from London Charing Cross to London Waterloo East takes 2 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Trafalgar Square to Tate Modern bus from?

Trafalgar Square to Tate Modern bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from Whitehall / Horseguards Avenue station.

Where do I catch the Trafalgar Square to Tate Modern train from?

Trafalgar Square to Tate Modern train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from London Charing Cross station.

Train or bus from Trafalgar Square to Tate Modern?

The best way to get from Trafalgar Square to Tate Modern is to train which takes 18 min and costs £1. Alternatively, you can bus via Whitehall / Horseguards Avenue, which costs £2 and takes 19 min.

Where does the Trafalgar Square to Tate Modern bus arrive?

Trafalgar Square to Tate Modern bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Blackfriars Road station.

Where does the Trafalgar Square to Tate Modern train arrive?

Trafalgar Square to Tate Modern train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Waterloo East station.

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

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Where can I stay near Tate Modern?

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Trafalgar Square to Tate Modern - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and ferry

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

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1. Take the train from London Charing Cross to London Waterloo Easttrain London Charing Cross - Hastings / ...
18 min
£1
Bus via Whitehall / Horseguards Avenue
1. Take the bus from Whitehall / Horseguards Avenue to Blackfriars Roadbus N381
19 min
£2
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Embankment Pier to Bankside Pierferry Rb6 / ...
22 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Trafalgar Square to Tate Moderntaxi 1.8 mi
6 min
£17–22
Bus
1. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross to Stamford Streetbus N89 / ...
18 min
£1–13
Walk
1. Take the foot from Trafalgar Square to Tate Modernwalk 1.5 mi
28 min

Trafalgar Square to Tate Modern by foot and train

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Distance: 1.5 mi
Duration: 18 min

What companies run services between Trafalgar Square, England and Tate Modern, England?

Southeastern operates a train from London Charing Cross to London Waterloo East every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £1 and the journey takes 2 min. Alternatively, Abellio London operates a bus from Whitehall / Horseguards Avenue to Blackfriars Road hourly. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 10 min.

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