What is the cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Big Ben?

The cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Big Ben is to subway which costs £1 - £2 and takes 4 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Big Ben?

The fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Big Ben is to taxi which takes 2 min and costs £11 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Waterloo Station and Big Ben?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lower Marsh and arriving at Parliament Square / Westminster Abbey. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

Is there a direct train between Waterloo Station and Big Ben?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Waterloo Station station and arriving at Westminster station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2 min.

How far is it from Waterloo Station to Big Ben?

The distance between Waterloo Station and Big Ben is 3621 feet.

How do I travel from Waterloo Station to Big Ben without a car?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Big Ben without a car is to subway which takes 4 min and costs £1 - £2.

How long does it take to get from Waterloo Station to Big Ben?

The subway from Waterloo Station to Westminster station takes 2 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to Big Ben bus from?

Waterloo Station to Big Ben bus services, operated by First Bus London, depart from Lower Marsh station.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to Big Ben train from?

Waterloo Station to Big Ben train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Waterloo Station.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Big Ben bus arrive?

Waterloo Station to Big Ben bus services, operated by First Bus London, arrive at Parliament Square / Westminster Abbey station.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Big Ben train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Big Ben?

There are 21953+ hotels available in Big Ben.

Waterloo Station to Big Ben - 4 ways to travel via subway, taxi, foot, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Waterloo Station to Big Ben by subway, taxi, foot, or bus

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Subway
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1. Take the subway from Waterloo Station to Westminster stationsubway Jubilee
4 min
£1–2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Waterloo Station to Big Bentaxi 4,020 ft
2 min
£11–14
Walk
1. Take the foot from Waterloo Station to Big Benwalk 3,590 ft
13 min
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lower Marsh to Parliament Square / Westminster Abbeybus 148
17 min
£1–4

Waterloo Station to Big Ben by subway and foot

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What companies run services between Waterloo Station, England and Big Ben, Greater London, England?

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Waterloo Station to Westminster station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £1–2 and the journey takes 2 min. Alternatively, First Bus London operates a bus from Lower Marsh to Parliament Square / Westminster Abbey every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 6 min. Three other operators also service this route.

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