The average train between Rotherhithe Station and British Museum takes 21 min and the fastest train takes 17 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Rotherhithe Station to British Museum. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 15 minutes between Rotherhithe Station and British Museum. The earliest departure is at 12:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Rotherhithe Station is at 1:28 PM which arrives into British Museum at 1:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Whitechapel and take an average of 21 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rotherhithe Station to British Museum. However, there are services departing from Rotherhithe Station station and arriving at British Museum station via Whitechapel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21 min.
Rotherhithe Station to British Museum train services, operated by London Overground, depart from Rotherhithe station.
Rotherhithe Station to British Museum train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at Tottenham Court Road Station.
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The distance between Rotherhithe Station and British Museum is 5.6 km. The road distance is 8 km.
You can take a train from Rotherhithe to British Museum via Whitechapel, Whitechapel Station, and Tottenham Court Road Station in around 27 min.