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How to get fromWestminster Bridge to Thames Barrierby subway, taxi, bus, ferry, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Westminster Bridge to Thames Barrier by subway, taxi, bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Subway, taxi

    best
    1. Take the subway from Westminster station to Canning Town stationsubway subway Jubilee
    2. Take the taxi from Pontoon Dock DLR Station to Thames Barriertaxi taxi
    36 min
    £29–37

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road to Greenwich Trust Schoolbus bus N1
    50 min
    £1–45

  3. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Westminster Pier to Royal Wharf Pierferry ferry Rb1 / ...
    1h 11m
    £12–17

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Westminster Bridge to Thames Barriertaxi taxi 8.7 mi
    23 min
    £90–110

  5. Drive  8.7 mi

    1. Drive from Westminster Bridge to Thames Barriercar car 8.7 mi
    23 min
    £3–4

  6. Ferry via London Eye Waterloo Pier

    1. Take the ferry from London Eye Waterloo Pier to Royal Wharf Pierferry ferry Rb6 / ...
    1h 11m
    £11–17

Westminster Bridge to Thames Barrier by foot and bus

Calendar126Weekly Services
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket£1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12.9 mi
  • Duration: 36 min

What companies run services between Westminster Bridge, England and Thames Barrier, England?

Go Ahead London operates a bus from Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road to Greenwich Trust School hourly. Tickets cost £1–45 and the journey takes 37 min. Alternatively, Uber Boat by Thames Clippers operates a ferry from Westminster Pier to Royal Wharf Pier every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £12–17 and the journey takes 1h 9m.

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