What is the cheapest way to get from Covent Garden to British Museum?

The cheapest way to get from Covent Garden to British Museum is to subway which costs £1 - £3 and takes 12 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Covent Garden to British Museum?

The fastest way to get from Covent Garden to British Museum is to taxi which takes 3 min and costs £12 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Covent Garden and British Museum?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Aldwych / Kingsway and arriving at Drury Lane. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

Is there a direct train between Covent Garden and British Museum?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Covent Garden station station and arriving at Russell Square station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4 min.

How far is it from Covent Garden to British Museum?

The distance between Covent Garden and British Museum is 4458 feet.

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

The best way to get from Covent Garden to British Museum without a car is to bus via Drury Lane which takes 12 min and costs £1 - £3.

How long does it take to get from Covent Garden to British Museum?

The bus from Aldwych / Kingsway to Drury Lane takes 6 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Covent Garden to British Museum bus from?

Covent Garden to British Museum bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Aldwych / Kingsway station.

Where do I catch the Covent Garden to British Museum train from?

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

Where does the Covent Garden to British Museum bus arrive?

Covent Garden to British Museum bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Drury Lane station.

Where does the Covent Garden to British Museum train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near British Museum?

There are 21994+ hotels available in British Museum.

Covent Garden to British Museum - 6 ways to travel via bus, and line 38 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Covent Garden to British Museum by bus, taxi, foot, or subway

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Bus via Drury Lane
best
1. Take the bus from Aldwych / Kingsway to Drury Lanebus N171 / ...
12 min
£1–3
Line 38 bus
1. Take the bus from Gerrard Place / Chinatown to Bloomsbury Squarebus 19 / ...
14 min
£1–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Covent Garden to British Museumtaxi 1 mi
3 min
£12–15
Walk
1. Take the foot from Covent Garden to British Museumwalk 3,660 ft
13 min
Subway
1. Take the subway from Covent Garden station to Russell Square stationsubway Piccadilly
12 min
£1–3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Aldwych / Kingsway to Russell Square Stationbus Sl6
14 min
£1–3

Covent Garden to British Museum by bus and foot

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Distance: 4,460 ft
Duration: 12 min

What companies run services between Covent Garden, Greater London, England and British Museum, England?

Go Ahead London operates a bus from Aldwych / Kingsway to Drury Lane every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 6 min. Abellio London also services this route hourly. Alternatively, London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Covent Garden station to Russell Square station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 4 min.

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