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How to get fromNew Eltham to British Museumby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from New Eltham to British Museum by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from New Eltham to London Charing Crosstrain train Dartford - London Charing Cross / ...
    51 min
    £5–10
  2. Line 321 bus, line 172 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Footscray Road / Southwood Rd to New Cross Gate Stationbus bus 321
    2. Take the bus from New Cross Gate Station to Aldwych / Drury Lanebus bus 172 / ...
    1h 42m
    £3–64
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from New Eltham to British Museumtaxi taxi 11.5 mi
    29 min
    £55–70
  4. Drive  11.5 mi

    1. Drive from New Eltham to British Museumcar car 11.5 mi
    29 min
    £3–5

New Eltham to British Museum by train and foot

Calendar519Weekly Services
Duration51 minAverage Duration
Ticket£5Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between New Eltham, England and British Museum, England?

Southeastern operates a train from New Eltham to London Charing Cross every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £5–10 and the journey takes 33 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Footscray Road / Southwood Rd to British Museum via New Cross Gate Station and Aldwych / Drury Lane in around 1h 42m.

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