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About Charing Cross, Greater London

Charing Cross marks London's official centre point, where the Strand meets Whitehall at Trafalgar Square's southern edge. Major routes include the A4 Strand connecting the City eastward and Hammersmith westward, plus the A400 north through Trafalgar Square. Popular approaches come via Westminster Bridge from the south or through Covent Garden and Holborn. The medieval Eleanor Cross replica outside the station commemorates where Canterbury pilgrims once assembled.

Where is Charing Cross, Greater London on the map?

Charing Cross, Greater London is in England, at 51.508, -0.125 - about 5 km north-east of Queenstown, Greater London.

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What is the closest airport to Charing Cross, Greater London?

The closest airport to Charing Cross, Greater London is London Heathrow Airport, 28 km (about 41 min by car). Other airports nearby: London Luton Airport, London Gatwick Airport.

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