Travel Time from Big Ben to the London Eye
Big Ben (Elizabeth Tower) and the London Eye are both on the River Thames, about 1.5 km (0.9 mi) apart.
- Walk: ~25 minutes along the South Bank (scenic, via Westminster Bridge).
- Bus: ~10 minutes (routes 12, 53, 148, 211, etc. from Parliament Square to Waterloo/County Hall).
- Tube: ~5 minutes (Westminster → Waterloo on Jubilee Line, one stop; plus walking to/from stations).
Walking is often the most pleasant option, offering iconic river views.