There are 5 ways to get from Greenwich to British Museum by train, bus, ferry, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Canary Wharf to Tottenham Court Rdtrain Elizabeth
21 min£3–8Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Vanbrugh Hill to Drury Lanebus N1
40 min£1–45Ferry
- Take the ferry from Greenwich Pier to Embankment Pierferry Rb6 / ...
1h 5mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Greenwich to British Museumtaxi 6.9 mi
21 min£55–65Drive 6.9 mi
- Drive from Greenwich to British Museumcar 6.9 mi
21 min£2–3
Greenwich to British Museum by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Greenwich to British Museum is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 21 min.
The fastest way to get from Greenwich to British Museum is to train which takes 21 min and costs £3 - £8.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vanbrugh Hill and arriving at Drury Lane. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 34 min.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Greenwich Pier and arriving at Embankment Pier. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 44 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Canary Wharf and arriving at Tottenham Court Rd. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.
The distance between Greenwich and British Museum is 6 miles. The road distance is 6.9 miles.
The best way to get from Greenwich to British Museum without a car is to train which takes 21 min and costs £3 - £8.
The train from Canary Wharf to Tottenham Court Road Station takes 13 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Greenwich to British Museum bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Vanbrugh Hill station.
Greenwich to British Museum train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Canary Wharf station.
What companies run services between Greenwich, England and British Museum, England?
Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Canary Wharf to Tottenham Court Rd every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £3–8 and the journey takes 13 min. Alternatively, Go Ahead London operates a bus from Vanbrugh Hill to Drury Lane hourly. Tickets cost £1–45 and the journey takes 34 min.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Canary Wharf to Tottenham Court Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–8
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Vanbrugh Hill to Drury Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–45
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–45
- Phone
- 020 7001 2200
- [email protected]
- Website
- thamesclippers.com
Ferry from Greenwich Pier to Embankment Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.thamesclippers.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Estimated price
- £55–65
Greenwich Black Cabs
- Phone
- +44 7464 949 740
Greenwich Mini Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3137 7661
- Website
- greenwichminicabs.com
Weso Local
- Phone
- +44 208 8855 555
- Website
- cheaptaxifare.com
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More Questions & Answers
The best way to get from Greenwich to British Museum is to train which takes 21 min and costs £3 - £8. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £45 and takes 40 min.
Greenwich to British Museum bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Drury Lane station.
Greenwich to British Museum train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Tottenham Court Rd station.
Yes, the driving distance between Greenwich to British Museum is 7 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Greenwich to British Museum.
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