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

The cheapest way to get from Kensington to British Museum is to bus which costs £2 and takes 24 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Kensington to British Museum is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs £30 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Kensington and British Museum?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Palace Gardens Terrace and arriving at New Oxford Street. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

Is there a direct train between Kensington and British Museum?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Notting Hill Gate station station and arriving at Tottenham Court Road station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

How far is it from Kensington to British Museum?

The distance between Kensington and British Museum is 3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kensington to British Museum without a car is to subway which takes 18 min and costs £2 - £10.

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

The subway from Notting Hill Gate station to Tottenham Court Road station takes 10 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

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

Kensington to British Museum bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from Palace Gardens Terrace station.

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

Kensington to British Museum train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Notting Hill Gate station.

Where does the Kensington to British Museum bus arrive?

Kensington to British Museum bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at New Oxford Street station.

Where does the Kensington to British Museum train arrive?

Kensington to British Museum train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Tottenham Court Road station.

Where can I stay near British Museum?

There are 21983+ hotels available in British Museum.

Can I share a ride from Kensington to British Museum?

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

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

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

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Notting Hill Gate station to Tottenham Court Road stationsubway Central
18 min
£2–10
Line 14 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from South Kensington Stn / Old Brompton Rd to Montague Streetbus 14
37 min
£1–18
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palace Gardens Terrace to New Oxford Streetbus N207
24 min
£2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kensington to British Museumtaxi 4 mi
13 min
£30–40
Walk
1. Take the foot from Kensington to British Museumwalk 3.8 mi
1h 12m
Subway via Earl's Court station
1. Take the subway from Earl's Court station to Russell Square stationsubway Piccadilly
27 min
£4–16
Line 9 bus
1. Take the bus from The Design Museum to Aldwych / Drury Lanebus N9 / ...
57 min
£2
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Greater London to Londonrideshare 2.1 mi
37 min
£3

Kensington to British Museum by subway and foot

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Distance: 3.4 mi
Duration: 18 min

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

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Notting Hill Gate station to Tottenham Court Road station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2–10 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, Abellio London operates a bus from Palace Gardens Terrace to New Oxford Street every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 18 min.

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