What is the cheapest way to get from Chelsea to British Museum?

The cheapest way to get from Chelsea to British Museum is to bus which costs £1 - £3 and takes 28 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Chelsea to British Museum?

The fastest way to get from Chelsea to British Museum is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs £20 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Chelsea and British Museum?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Parkgate Road Battersea and arriving at Denmark Street. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

Is there a direct train between Chelsea and British Museum?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from South Kensington station station and arriving at Russell Square station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

How far is it from Chelsea to British Museum?

The distance between Chelsea and British Museum is 4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chelsea to British Museum without a car is to subway which takes 23 min and costs £2 - £8.

How long does it take to get from Chelsea to British Museum?

The subway from South Kensington station to Russell Square station takes 15 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Chelsea to British Museum bus from?

Chelsea to British Museum bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Parkgate Road Battersea station.

Where do I catch the Chelsea to British Museum train from?

Chelsea to British Museum train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from South Kensington station.

Where does the Chelsea to British Museum bus arrive?

Chelsea to British Museum bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Denmark Street station.

Where does the Chelsea to British Museum train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near British Museum?

There are 21359+ hotels available in British Museum.

Can I share a ride from Chelsea to British Museum?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chelsea and British Museum. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Chelsea to British Museum - 8 ways to travel via subway, bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 8 ways to get from Chelsea to British Museum by subway, bus, taxi, foot, or rideshare

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from South Kensington station to Russell Square stationsubway Piccadilly
23 min
£2–8
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Parkgate Road Battersea to Denmark Streetbus N19
28 min
£1–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Chelsea to British Museumtaxi 3.4 mi
11 min
£20–25
Walk
1. Take the walk from Chelsea to British Museumwalk 3.4 mi
1h 5m
Line 19 bus via Tottenham Court Road Station / New Oxford Street
1. Take the bus from Chelsea Old Town Hall to Tottenham Court Road Station / New Oxford Streetbus 19 / ...
44 min
£1–3
Line 19 bus
1. Take the bus from Chelsea Old Town Hall to Museum Streetbus 19 / ...
44 min
£1–3
Line 14 bus
1. Take the bus from Brompton Square to Denmark Streetbus 14
45 min
£1–12
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Greater London to Londonrideshare 2.1 mi
37 min
£3

Chelsea to British Museum by subway and foot

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Distance: 3.6 mi
Duration: 23 min

What companies run services between Chelsea, England and British Museum, England?

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from South Kensington station to Russell Square station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2–8 and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, Arriva UK operates a bus from Parkgate Road Battersea to Denmark Street hourly. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 18 min.

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