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

The cheapest way to get from Kensington Olympia to British Museum is to bus which costs £2 and takes 43 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Kensington Olympia to British Museum is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs £40 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Kensington Olympia and British Museum?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Royal Crescent and arriving at New Oxford Street. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

Is there a direct train between Kensington Olympia and British Museum?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shepherd's Bush and arriving at Tottenham Court Road station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

How far is it from Kensington Olympia to British Museum?

The distance between Kensington Olympia and British Museum is 5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kensington Olympia to British Museum without a car is to train and subway which takes 24 min and costs £3 - £15.

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

It takes approximately 24 min to get from Kensington Olympia to British Museum, including transfers.

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

Kensington Olympia to British Museum bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from Royal Crescent station.

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

Kensington Olympia to British Museum train services, operated by London Overground, depart from Kensington (Olympia) station.

Where does the Kensington Olympia to British Museum bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kensington Olympia to British Museum train arrive?

Kensington Olympia to British Museum train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at Shepherds Bush station.

How do I get a train ticket from Kensington Olympia to British Museum?

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Kensington Olympia to British Museum - 7 ways to travel via train, and subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Kensington Olympia to British Museum by train, subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Kensington (Olympia) to Shepherds Bushtrain Clapham Junction - Stratford / ...
2. Take the subway from Shepherd's Bush to Tottenham Court Road stationsubway Central
24 min
£3–14
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Royal Crescent to New Oxford Streetbus N207
43 min
£2
Subway via Shepherd's Bush
1. Take the subway from Shepherd's Bush to Tottenham Court Road stationsubway Central
35 min
£3–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kensington Olympia to British Museumtaxi 5 mi
17 min
£40–50
Subway
1. Take the subway from Barons Court station to Russell Square stationsubway Piccadilly
43 min
£4–18
Line 9 bus
1. Take the bus from Kensington to Aldwych / Drury Lanebus 9
1h 4m
£2
Walk
1. Take the walk from Kensington Olympia to British Museumwalk 4.4 mi
1h 24m

Kensington Olympia to British Museum by foot and bus

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Distance: 5 mi
Duration: 24 min

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

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Shepherd's Bush to Tottenham Court Road station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3–13 and the journey takes 13 min. Alternatively, Abellio London operates a bus from Royal Crescent to New Oxford Street every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 23 min.

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