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

The cheapest way to get from London to British Museum is to subway which costs £1 - £2 and takes 11 min.

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

The fastest way to get from London to British Museum is to taxi which takes 3 min and costs £11 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between London 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 London and British Museum?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Embankment station station and arriving at Tottenham Court Road station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3 min.

How far is it from London to British Museum?

The distance between London and British Museum is 1 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to British Museum without a car is to subway which takes 11 min and costs £1 - £2.

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

The subway from Embankment station to Tottenham Court Road station takes 3 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

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

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

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

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

Where does the London to British Museum bus arrive?

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

Where does the London to British Museum train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near British Museum?

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London to British Museum - 5 ways to travel via subway, bus, taxi, and foot

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

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Subway
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1. Take the subway from Embankment station to Tottenham Court Road stationsubway Northern
11 min
£1–2
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leicester Square to Tottenham Court Road / Great Russell Streetbus 176
13 min
£1–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from London to British Museumtaxi 1.1 mi
3 min
£11–14
Walk
1. Take the walk from London to British Museumwalk 4,880 ft
17 min
Bus via Waterloo Bridge / South Bank
1. Take the bus from Waterloo Bridge / South Bank to Russell Square Stationbus Sl6
18 min
£1–3

London to British Museum by subway and foot

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Distance: 1.2 mi
Duration: 11 min

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

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Embankment station to Tottenham Court Road station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £1–2 and the journey takes 3 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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