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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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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Northfields station to Russell Square stationsubway subway Piccadilly
    43 min
    £6
  2. Drive  9.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Central London to British Museumcar car 9.3 mi
    23 min
    £3–4
  3. Line 65 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Challis Road to Ealing Broadway Stationbus bus N65 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ealing Broadway Station to New Oxford Streetbus bus N207
    1h 43m
    £4
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Central London to British Museumtaxi taxi 9.3 mi
    23 min
    £45–55

Central London to British Museum by subway and foot

Calendar1983Weekly Services
Duration43 minAverage Duration
Ticket£6Cheapest Price
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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 £6 and the journey takes 35 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Challis Road to British Museum via Ealing Broadway Station and New Oxford Street in around 1h 43m.

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