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How to get fromCharing Cross to Tate Britainby bus, ferry, taxi or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Charing Cross to Tate Britain by bus, ferry, taxi, or foot

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Whitehall / Trafalgar Square to Tate Britainbus88 / ...
    14 min
    £1–7
  2. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Embankment Pier to Millbank PierferryRb6 / ...
    16 min
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Charing Cross to Tate Britaintaxi1.4 mi
    4 min
    £9–12
  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Charing Cross to Tate Britainwalk1.4 mi
    26 min

Charing Cross to Tate Britain by bus and foot

Calendar3674Weekly Services
Duration14 minAverage Duration
Ticket£1Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Charing Cross, Greater London, England and Tate Britain, England?

Go Ahead London operates a bus from Whitehall / Trafalgar Square to Tate Britain every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £1–7 and the journey takes 10 min. Centaur Coaches also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, Uber Boat by Thames Clippers operates a ferry from Embankment Pier to Millbank Pier every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 13 min.

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