What is the cheapest way to get from Woolwich Ferry to Big Ben?

The cheapest way to get from Woolwich Ferry to Big Ben is to bus which costs £2 and takes 50 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Woolwich Ferry to Big Ben?

The fastest way to get from Woolwich Ferry to Big Ben is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs £95 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Woolwich Ferry and Big Ben?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from The Woolwich Centre and arriving at Westminster Station / Parliament Square station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 38 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Woolwich Ferry and Big Ben?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Woolwich Arsenal Pier and arriving at Westminster Pier. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Woolwich Ferry and Big Ben?

No, there is no direct train from Woolwich Ferry station to Big Ben station. However, there are services departing from King George V DLR Station and arriving at Westminster station via Canning Town station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45 min.

How far is it from Woolwich Ferry to Big Ben?

The distance between Woolwich Ferry and Big Ben is 11 miles. The road distance is 9.4 miles.

How do I travel from Woolwich Ferry to Big Ben without a car?

The best way to get from Woolwich Ferry to Big Ben without a car is to train and subway which takes 45 min and costs £5 - £10.

How long does it take to get from Woolwich Ferry to Big Ben?

It takes approximately 45 min to get from Woolwich Ferry to Big Ben, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Woolwich Ferry to Big Ben bus from?

Woolwich Ferry to Big Ben bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from The Woolwich Centre station.

Where do I catch the Woolwich Ferry to Big Ben train from?

Woolwich Ferry to Big Ben train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from King George V DLR Station.

Where does the Woolwich Ferry to Big Ben bus arrive?

Woolwich Ferry to Big Ben bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Westminster Station / Parliament Square.

Where does the Woolwich Ferry to Big Ben train arrive?

Woolwich Ferry to Big Ben train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Canning Town DLR Station.

Can I drive from Woolwich Ferry to Big Ben?

Yes, the driving distance between Woolwich Ferry to Big Ben is 9 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Woolwich Ferry to Big Ben.

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Woolwich Ferry to Big Ben - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, and ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Woolwich Ferry to Big Ben by train, subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from King George V DLR Station to Canning Town DLR Stationtrain Dlr
2. Take the subway from Canning Town station to Westminster stationsubway Jubilee
45 min
£5–10
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Woolwich Centre to Westminster Station / Parliament Squarebus N53
50 min
£2
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Woolwich Arsenal Pier to Westminster Pierferry Rb1 / ...
1h 19m
£12–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Woolwich Ferry to Big Bentaxi 9.3 mi
24 min
£95–120
Drive 9.3 mi
1. Drive from Woolwich Ferry to Big Bencar 9.3 mi
24 min
£3–4

Woolwich Ferry to Big Ben by foot and bus

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Distance: 10.8 mi
Duration: 45 min

What companies run services between Woolwich Ferry, England and Big Ben, Greater London, England?

Stagecoach London operates a bus from The Woolwich Centre to Westminster Station / Parliament Square hourly. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 38 min. Alternatively, Uber Boat by Thames Clippers operates a ferry from Woolwich Arsenal Pier to Westminster Pier every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £12–18 and the journey takes 1h 7m.

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