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How to get fromActon to British Museumby train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Acton to British Museum by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Acton Main Line to Tottenham Court Rdtrain train Elizabeth
    22 min
    £5–10
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from King Street to New Oxford Streetbus bus N207
    42 min
    £2
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Acton to British Museumtaxi taxi 7.3 mi
    20 min
    £100–120
  4. Drive  7.3 mi

    1. Drive from Acton to British Museumcar car 7.3 mi
    20 min
    £2–3
  5. Subway

    1. Take the subway from West Acton station to Tottenham Court Road stationsubway subway Central
    32 min
    £5
  6. Subway via Acton Town station

    1. Take the subway from Acton Town station to Russell Square stationsubway subway Piccadilly
    37 min
    £5

Acton to British Museum by train and foot

Calendar477Weekly Services
Duration22 minAverage Duration
Ticket£5Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Acton, England and British Museum, England?

Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Acton Main Line to Tottenham Court Rd every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £5–10 and the journey takes 14 min. Alternatively, Transport UK London Bus operates a bus from King Street to New Oxford Street every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 36 min.

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