HMS Belfast is moored on the south bank of the Thames, between London Bridge and Tower Bridge. The HMS Belfast location makes it easy to pair with Borough Market, The Shard, Tower Bridge and a wider South Bank itinerary. London Bridge is the closest transport hub, just a 5-minute walk away.
Address: HMS Belfast, The Queen’s Walk, London SE1 2JH. // Find on Maps
Closest landmark: Tower Bridge, around 5 minutes away on foot.
| Mode of transport | Travel time | Estimated cost | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
🚇 Tube | 15–30 mins | From £3.10 | Fastest option from central London |
🚊 Train | 10–25 mins | From £3.10 | Visitors arriving via Farringdon or other rail hubs |
🚌 Bus | 20–40 mins | From £1.75 | Cheap travel without changing at a station |
🚤 River Bus | 10–30 mins | From £6.20 | Scenic arrival along the Thames |
🚗 Car | 20–40 mins | Parking from £25 + gas cost | Visitors carrying luggage or travelling outside central London |
🚕 Taxi / ride-hail | 10–30 mins | About £10–£25 | Door-to-door convenience |
🚶 Walking | 20–45 mins | Free | South Bank sightseeing and riverside walks |
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Pre-booked private transfers can take you directly from Heathrow, Gatwick or London City Airport to central London. They are most useful if HMS Belfast is your first stop with luggage, as you avoid changing trains with bags.
Hop-on hop-off sightseeing buses are useful if HMS Belfast is part of a multi-attraction day. The London Pass currently includes a 2-day Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off option, although routes and stops can change.
Thames Clippers offers single, return and unlimited hop-on hop-off river tickets. These make sense if you plan to use the Thames several times rather than taking one boat ride solely to HMS Belfast.
The Tube or train to London Bridge is the easiest option. London Bridge is the nearest major transport hub, and HMS Belfast is only about a 5-minute walk from the station.
London Bridge is the nearest Tube station, served by the Jubilee and Northern lines. The walk from the station to HMS Belfast takes around 5 minutes.
London Bridge is the nearest National Rail station, around 5 minutes from HMS Belfast on foot. It is served by Thameslink, Southeastern and Southern services.
Routes including 47, 343 and 381 serve the London Bridge area, with stops around Hay’s Galleria and Abbots Lane. From there, HMS Belfast is a short walk along The Queen’s Walk.
Yes, but HMS Belfast has no dedicated car park. Nearby options include Q-Park Tower Bridge and NCP London Bridge; parking is paid and spaces can be limited, so pre-booking is sensible.
No. An HMS Belfast admission ticket does not include nearby car parking. You must pay separately for parking, and the museum has no on-site car park.
Taxis cannot drive directly along the pedestrianised Queen’s Walk. Ask to be dropped near London Bridge or the accessible point closest to the riverside, then continue on foot.
Arrive before late morning if possible. London Bridge and Tower Bridge become busier as the day progresses, while early travel also leaves more time for a wider South Bank itinerary.
London Bridge station has step-free access, but the final route to The Queen’s Walk can involve steps unless you use the ramped route. HMS Belfast itself can have limited step-free access because of its shipboard layout.
Yes. Walking from London Bridge is one of the easiest options and takes about 5 minutes. Follow Tooley Street towards The Queen’s Walk, where the ship is clearly visible on the Thames.
