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How to get fromCharing Cross (Station) to British Museumby subway, taxi, foot, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Charing Cross (Station) to British Museum by subway, taxi, foot, or bus

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from Charing Cross station to Tottenham Court Road stationsubway subway Northern
    10 min
    £1–2
  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Charing Cross (Station) to British Museumtaxi taxi 1.2 mi
    4 min
    £13–17
  3. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Charing Cross (Station) to British Museumwalk walk 4,670 ft
    17 min
  4. Subway via Embankment station

    1. Take the subway from Embankment station to Tottenham Court Road stationsubway subway Northern
    15 min
    £1–3
  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Leicester Square to Tottenham Court Road / Great Russell Streetbus bus 176
    17 min
    £1–3
  6. Line 24 bus

    1. Take the bus from Horse Guards Parade to Denmark Streetbus bus 24
    23 min
    £2

Charing Cross (Station) to British Museum by subway and foot

Calendar5188Weekly Services
Duration10 minAverage Duration
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What companies run services between Charing Cross (Station), Greater London, England and British Museum, England?

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Charing Cross station to Tottenham Court Road station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £1–2 and the journey takes 2 min. Alternatively, Go Ahead London operates a bus from Leicester Square to Tottenham Court Road / Great Russell Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 8 min. Arriva UK also services this route hourly.

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