What is the cheapest way to get from Leicester Square to British Museum?

The cheapest way to get from Leicester Square to British Museum is to subway which costs £1 - £4 and takes 14 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Leicester Square to British Museum?

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

Is there a direct bus between Leicester Square and British Museum?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Leicester Square and arriving at Tottenham Court Road / Great Russell Street. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

Is there a direct train between Leicester Square and British Museum?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Leicester Square 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 Leicester Square to British Museum?

The distance between Leicester Square and British Museum is 2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester Square to British Museum without a car is to subway which takes 14 min and costs £1 - £4.

How long does it take to get from Leicester Square to British Museum?

The subway from Leicester Square station to Russell Square station takes 4 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Leicester Square to British Museum bus from?

Leicester Square to British Museum bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Leicester Square station.

Where do I catch the Leicester Square to British Museum train from?

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

Where does the Leicester Square to British Museum bus arrive?

Leicester Square to British Museum bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Tottenham Court Road / Great Russell Street station.

Where does the Leicester Square to British Museum train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near British Museum?

There are 21977+ hotels available in British Museum.

Leicester Square to British Museum - 5 ways to travel via subway, taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Leicester Square to British Museum by subway, taxi, foot, or bus

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Subway
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1. Take the subway from Leicester Square station to Russell Square stationsubway Piccadilly
14 min
£1–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Leicester Square to British Museumtaxi 1 mi
3 min
£12–15
Walk
1. Take the foot from Leicester Square to British Museumwalk 4,150 ft
15 min
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leicester Square to Tottenham Court Road / Great Russell Streetbus 176
16 min
£1–3
Line 14 bus
1. Take the bus from Gerrard Place / Chinatown to Montague Streetbus 14
18 min
£1–5

Leicester Square to British Museum by foot and subway

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Distance: 1.6 mi
Duration: 14 min

What companies run services between Leicester Square, England and British Museum, England?

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Leicester Square station to Russell Square station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £1–4 and the journey takes 4 min. Alternatively, Go Ahead London operates a bus from Leicester Square to Tottenham Court Road / Great Russell Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 8 min. Arriva UK also services this route hourly.

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