Getting here

Tower of London
London
EC3N 4AB

Plan Your Journey

Please visit the TfL website for up to date travel information to ensure a smooth journey to the Tower of London. 

Travel disruption

Where possible, we aim to give notice of local events that may disrupt your travel to the Tower of London.

Transport

Underground

• Tower Hill station: District and Circle Lines (5 minute walk). Tower Hill may become extremely busy during rush hour periods.
• Alternative stations include Aldgate, Aldgate East, Tower Gateway, Monument and London Bridge stations, which are a short walk away from the Tower.
• Please visit the TfL website for more information and to plan your journey.

Overground

• Nearest stations: Fenchurch Street (5 minute walk) or London Bridge (15 minute walk)

Bus

• Bus routes: 15, 42, 78, 100, RV1.
• The Tower is also served by all major sightseeing bus tours.

DLR

• Nearest stop: Tower Gateway. (5 minute walk)

Riverboat

• Nearest river access point: Tower Pier. 

Car

• Tower Hill is a vehicle free zone and there is no on-site parking facility. 
• Parking in the surrounding area is limited as the Tower is in the Congestion Charging Zone.

Parking

• Tower Hill Coach and Car Park (2 minute walk)
  50 Lower Thames Street
  London
  EC3R 6DT
  Telephone: +44 (0)20 7332 1548
  Email: car.parks@cityoflondon.gov.uk

Disabled parking

• Tower Hill Coach and Car Park is fully accessible with allocated bays for Blue Badge holders.
• Please check our access page for further information. 

Cycle

• Bicycle racks can be found at:
  • Sargeant's Mess restaurant (on the Wharf)
  • Behind the Tower of London shop
• Please remember 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.