There are 10 ways to get from Canary Wharf to Big Ben by subway, ferry, bus, taxi, car, towncar, foot or bike
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Tube • 11 min
$3 - $5
Cheapest option
Bus The Kings Ferry • 40 min
$2 - $4
8 alternative options
Ferry • 31 min
$11 - $15
Line 734 bus • 44 min
$4
Bus Clarkes of London • 51 min
$4
Taxi • 11 min
$30 - $40
Drive • 11 min
$1 - $2
Uber • 11 min
$16 - $24
Walk • 1 h 49 min
Bikeshare • 48 min
What companies run services between Canary Wharf, England and Big Ben, England?
The Kings Ferry operates a bus from Canary Wharf to Big Ben every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $4 and the journey takes 39 min. London Buses also services this route every 3 hours.

- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Canary Wharf Underground Station to Westminster Underground Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3 - $5
- Schedules at
- tfl.gov.uk

- Phone
- +44 1634 377577
- sales@thekingsferry.co.uk
- Website
- thekingsferry.co.uk
Bus from Canary Wharf, Canada Square South to Westminster Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4
- Schedules at
- thekingsferry.co.uk

- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Bus from Rotherhithe, Russia Dock Road to Westminster, Parliament Square
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- tfl.gov.uk

- Phone
- +44 1732 845656
- info@brooklinecoaches.co.uk
- Website
- brooklinecoaches.co.uk
Bus from Canary Wharf, Columbus Courtyard to Waterloo, London Eye
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4
- Schedules at
- brooklinecoaches.co.uk

- Phone
- 020 8778 6697
- info@clarkescoaches.co.uk
- Website
- clarkescoaches.co.uk
Bus from Canary Wharf, Canada Square South to Westminster, Banqueting House
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4
- Schedules at
- Clarkes of London

- Phone
- +44 20 8300 3001
- info@centaurtravel.co.uk
- Website
- centaurtravel.co.uk
Bus from Canary Wharf, Columbus Courtyard to Westminster, Banqueting House
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4
- Schedules at
- centaurtravel.co.uk

- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Ferry from Canary Wharf Pier to Westminster Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11 - $15
- Schedules at
- tfl.gov.uk

- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Bike from Fisherman's Walk West, Canary Wharf to Abingdon Green, Westminster
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Estimated price
- $30 - $40
Call A Cab
- Phone
- +44 20 8901 4444
- Website
- callacab.com
Licenced London Taxi
- Phone
- +44 75 1905 5741
- Website
- licensedlondontaxi.co.uk
Com Cab
- Phone
- +44 20 7908 0271
- Website
- comcab-london.co.uk
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Questions & Answers
How far is it from Canary Wharf to Big Ben?
The distance between Canary Wharf and Big Ben is 7 km. The road distance is 9 km.
What is the cheapest way to get from Canary Wharf to Big Ben?
The cheapest way to get from Canary Wharf to Big Ben is to drive which costs £1 - £2 and takes 11 min.
What is the fastest way to get from Canary Wharf to Big Ben?
The quickest way to get from Canary Wharf to Big Ben is to Tube which takes 11 min and costs £2 - £4.
Is there a direct bus between Canary Wharf and Big Ben?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Canary Wharf, Canada Square South and arriving at Westminster Pier. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 39 min.
Is there a direct ferry between Canary Wharf and Big Ben?
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Canary Wharf Pier and arriving at Westminster Pier. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.
How long does it take to get from Canary Wharf to Big Ben?
The Tube from Canary Wharf Underground Station to Westminster Underground Station takes 11 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.