Getting here

Plan your journey

The Tower is located within easy walking distance of several train stations including:

5 mins from Tower Hill Underground Station
10-15 mins from Monument Underground Station
10-15 mins from London Bridge Station
20 min from Liverpool Street Station
25 mins from London Charing Cross Station

You can also travel by river boat. Tower Pier is served by river boats travelling from various piers including Westminster and London Eye and is located next to the Tower entrance.

Plan your journey by Uber Boat TfL Journey Planner Tfl go app

Downloads

Walking routes from nearby tube stations Map of Tower of London

Public transport

London Underground and trains

Tower Hill station (5 minute walk) – served by the District and Circle lines

Tower Hill station has step-free access to street level.

Nearby stations (10 – 15 minute walk) – Aldgate, Aldgate East, Tower Gateway, Monument, Bank, London Bridge, Fenchurch Street

Buses

Routes 15, 42, 78, 100, 343 and RV1 stop nearby the Tower of London.

All major sightseeing bus tours in London pass by the Tower of London.

TfL Journey Planner Tfl go app

Cycle to the Tower

Bicycle racks can be found at:

Behind the Tower of London shop

An East-West Cycle Superhighway passes Tower Hill tube station.

Please note that cycling is not permitted in the pedestrianised areas of the Wharf and Tower Hill. Bicycles attached to railings in the Wharf may be removed without notice.

TfL London cycling routes and planner

Other transport options

Parking

Whilst Tower Hill is a vehicle free zone and there is no on-site parking, there are some affordable parking options located closeby.

Upcoming road closures

Please note that RideLondon 2022 takes place Friday 27 Sunday - Sunday 29 May, which means the following roads in Central London will be closed from 04.00-19.30 on Sunday 29 May:

Upper Thames Street, Lower Thames Street, Byward Street, Tower Bridge, Tower Hill, East Smithfield, The Highway, Limehouse Link Tunnel, Aspen Way, East India Dock Tunnel and other roads in surrounding areas.

More information can be found on the RideLondon website.

Nearby car parks

Tower Hill Coach and Car Park (2 minute walk) – 50 Lower Thames Street, London, EC3R 6DT

Minories car park (10 minute walk) – 1 Shorter Street, London, E1 8LP

Accessible parking

Tower Hill Coach and Car Park is fully accessible with allocated bays for Blue Badge holders.

An interactive map, produced by the City of London, shows Blue Badge parking bays in the local area.

Please check our Accessibility page for more information.

Please note that the Tower is located within the Congestion Charging Zone.