Getting to Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey stands on Parliament Square, 300 m from Westminster Tube station on the Jubilee, District and Circle lines. A Zone 1 Tube journey costs £3.10 at peak times and £3.00 off-peak with a contactless card. These three guides cover the route from anywhere in London, including Victoria, Waterloo and Heathrow, the 5-minute walk from Big Ben and the London Eye, and the trip from the Tower of London. Each one ends at the right door: the North Entrance on Parliament Square.
Getting to the Abbey
The full route guide covers the Abbey's address and visitor entrance, the two nearest Tube stations, buses 11, 24, 88 and 148, walking times from Victoria, Waterloo and Charing Cross, the Tube from Heathrow, and what to do if you arrive by car. There is no parking at the Abbey, only a drop-off space outside the West Doors, and no cloakroom for luggage, so the page also covers what to leave behind.
From other London sights
Most visitors arrive at the Abbey from another sight. From Big Ben it is 311 m across Parliament Square, and from the London Eye about 15 minutes over Westminster Bridge. From the Tower of London, at the other end of central London, the District and Circle lines run direct from Tower Hill to Westminster in about 25 minutes door to door. A river boat is the slower option, with the view.
Big Ben to Westminster Abbey: The 5-Minute Walk
Big Ben to Westminster Abbey is 311 m, a 5-minute walk across Parliament Square. From the London Eye it is about 920 m over Westminster Bridge, 15 minutes.
About 5 minutes (311 m)
Tower of London to Westminster Abbey: Tube, Boat, Walk
The Tower of London and Westminster Abbey are about 3.7 km apart. The District or Circle line takes about 25 minutes door to door; a river boat about 45.
About 25 minutes door to door
Frequently asked questions
What is the nearest Tube station to Westminster Abbey?
Westminster, on the Jubilee, District and Circle lines, about 300 m and 4 minutes' walk away. St James's Park is about 500 m away.
How much is the Tube to Westminster Abbey?
£3.10 at peak times and £3.00 off-peak for a Zone 1 journey with contactless or Oyster. A paper cash single costs £7.00.