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How to get fromLeicester Square Station to British Museumby subway, taxi, foot, or bus

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

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from Leicester Square station to Russell Square stationsubway subway Piccadilly
    13 min
    £1–4
  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Leicester Square Station to British Museumtaxi taxi 4,200 ft
    2 min
    £10–13
  3. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Leicester Square Station to British Museumwalk walk 3,460 ft
    12 min
  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gerrard Place / Chinatown to Museum Streetbus bus 19 / ...
    15 min
    £1–4
  5. Line 14 bus

    1. Take the bus from Gerrard Place / Chinatown to Montague Streetbus bus 14
    18 min
    £1–5

Leicester Square Station to British Museum by subway and foot

Calendar5467Weekly Services
Duration13 minAverage Duration
Ticket£1Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Leicester Square Station, Greater London, 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 5 min. Alternatively, Arriva UK operates a bus from Gerrard Place / Chinatown to Museum Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 6 min. Go Ahead London also services this route every 5 minutes.

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