How to get from Westminster Bridge to Trafalgar Square by bus?

By bus

Take one direct bus from Westminster Bridge to Trafalgar Square in Charing Cross: take the 453 bus from Westminster Bridge / County Hall (D) station to Trafalgar Square (T) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 15 min. The ride fare is £1.75.

15min£1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 453453
Walk to Trafalgar Square
Leaves from Westminster Bridge / County Hall (D)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westminster Bridge / County Hall (D)
    ID D
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 453453
    Wait for bus
    453
    Marylebone
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Trafalgar Square (T)
    ID T
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to Trafalgar Square
    Walk to
    Trafalgar Square
    Trafalgar Square
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 12

Take one direct bus from Westminster Bridge to Trafalgar Square in Charing Cross: take the 12 bus from Westminster Bridge / County Hall (D) station to Trafalgar Square (T) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 12 min. The ride fare is £1.75.

12min£1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1212
Walk to Trafalgar Square
Leaves from Westminster Bridge / County Hall (D)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westminster Bridge / County Hall (D)
    ID D
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Oxford Circus
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Trafalgar Square (T)
    ID T
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to Trafalgar Square
    Walk to
    Trafalgar Square
    Trafalgar Square
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Westminster Bridge to Trafalgar Square

The distance between Westminster Bridge, Charing Cross and Trafalgar Square, Charing Cross is approximately 1.24 mi, which can typically be travelled in 15 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Westminster Bridge to Trafalgar Square by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Charing Cross – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Westminster Bridge

Westminster Bridge is located at Westminster Bridge, Charing Cross and the nearest public transport station is London Eye, Waterloo.

Bus stations close to Westminster Bridge:

  • London Eye, Waterloo

Public transport stations close to Trafalgar Square, Charing Cross

Trafalgar Square is located at Trafalgar Square, Charing Cross and the nearest public transport station is Charing Cross Station (H).

Tube stations close to Trafalgar Square:

  • Leicester Square
  • Charing Cross
  • Embankment

Train stations close to Trafalgar Square:

  • Charing Cross

Bus stations close to Trafalgar Square:

  • Charing Cross Station (H)
  • Northumberland Avenue / Trafalgar Square (X)
  • Northumberland Avenue / Trafalgar Square (W)

River Bus stations close to Trafalgar Square:

  • Embankment Pier

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 12

Take one direct bus from Westminster Bridge to Trafalgar Square in Charing Cross: take the 12 bus from Westminster Bridge / County Hall (D) station to Trafalgar Square (T) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 12 min. The ride fare is £1.75.

12min£1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1212
Walk to Trafalgar Square
Leaves from Westminster Bridge / County Hall (D)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westminster Bridge / County Hall (D)
    ID D
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Oxford Circus
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Trafalgar Square (T)
    ID T
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to Trafalgar Square
    Walk to
    Trafalgar Square
    Trafalgar Square
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Westminster Bridge to Trafalgar Square?

    The fastest way takes 15 minutes, using Bus line 453.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Westminster Bridge to Trafalgar Square?

    The alternative route takes 12 minutes, using Bus line 12.

  • Is there a direct bus between Westminster Bridge and Trafalgar Square?

    Yes, there’s a direct bus going from Westminster Bridge in Westminster to Trafalgar Square in Charing Cross in 15 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Westminster Bridge to Trafalgar Square?

    The 453 bus line goes from Westminster Bridge / County Hall (D) station near Westminster Bridge in Westminster to Marylebone station near Trafalgar Square in Charing Cross.

  • How long does it take to travel from Westminster Bridge to Trafalgar Square by bus?

    The total travel time between Westminster Bridge in Westminster and Trafalgar Square in Charing Cross by bus is about 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Westminster Bridge to get to Trafalgar Square?

    Get on the 453 bus from the Westminster Bridge / County Hall (D) stop near Westminster Bridge in Westminster.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Westminster Bridge and Trafalgar Square?

    Get off the bus at the Marylebone stop, which is closest to Trafalgar Square in Charing Cross.

  • When is the last Tube from Westminster Bridge to Trafalgar Square?

    The last Tube from Westminster Bridge in Westminster to Trafalgar Square in Charing Cross is the Circle line. It leaves the Westminster station at 00:49.

  • When is the last bus from Westminster Bridge to Trafalgar Square?

    The last bus from Westminster Bridge in Westminster to Trafalgar Square in Charing Cross is the Dulwich Library - Oxford Circus line. It leaves the Westminster Bridge / County Hall (D) stop at 00:48.

  • How much is the bus fare from Westminster Bridge to Trafalgar Square?

    The ride from Westminster Bridge to Trafalgar Square costs £1.75.

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