What is the cheapest way to get from Central London to British Museum?

The cheapest way to get from Central London to British Museum is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 23 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Central London to British Museum?

The fastest way to get from Central London to British Museum is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs £70 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Central London and British Museum?

No, there is no direct bus from Central London to British Museum. However, there are services departing from Challis Road and arriving at Museum Street via Ealing Broadway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Central London and British Museum?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Northfields station station and arriving at Russell Square station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 34 min.

How far is it from Central London to British Museum?

The distance between Central London and British Museum is 11 miles. The road distance is 9.4 miles.

How do I travel from Central London to British Museum without a car?

The best way to get from Central London to British Museum without a car is to subway which takes 42 min and costs £10 - £35.

How long does it take to get from Central London to British Museum?

The subway from Northfields station to Russell Square station takes 34 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Central London to British Museum bus from?

Central London to British Museum bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from Ealing Broadway Station.

Where do I catch the Central London to British Museum train from?

Central London to British Museum train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Northfields station.

Where does the Central London to British Museum bus arrive?

Central London to British Museum bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Museum Street station.

Where does the Central London to British Museum train arrive?

Central London to British Museum train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Russell Square station.

Can I drive from Central London to British Museum?

Yes, the driving distance between Central London to British Museum is 9 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Central London to British Museum.

Where can I stay near British Museum?

There are 21977+ hotels available in British Museum.

Central London to British Museum - 4 ways to travel via subway, bus, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Central London to British Museum by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Northfields station to Russell Square stationsubway Piccadilly
42 min
£10–35
Drive 9.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Central London to British Museumcar 9.3 mi
23 min
£3–4
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ealing Broadway Station to Museum Streetbus N207
1h 19m
£4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Central London to British Museumtaxi 9.3 mi
23 min
£70–90

Central London to British Museum by subway and foot

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Distance: 10.6 mi
Duration: 42 min

What companies run services between Central London, England and British Museum, England?

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Northfields station to Russell Square station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £10–35 and the journey takes 34 min. Alternatively, Abellio London operates a bus from Ealing Broadway Station to Museum Street every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 45 min.

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