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

The cheapest way to get from Shadwell to British Museum is to bus which costs £2 and takes 24 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Shadwell to British Museum is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs £35 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Shadwell and British Museum?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from The East London Mosque and arriving at New Oxford Street / High Holborn. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

Is there a direct train between Shadwell and British Museum?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Whitechapel Station station and arriving at Tottenham Court Road Station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

How far is it from Shadwell to British Museum?

The distance between Shadwell and British Museum is 4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shadwell to British Museum without a car is to train which takes 18 min and costs £2 - £5.

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

The train from Whitechapel Station to Tottenham Court Road Station takes 9 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

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

Shadwell to British Museum bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from The East London Mosque station.

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

Shadwell to British Museum train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Whitechapel Station.

Train or bus from Shadwell to British Museum?

The best way to get from Shadwell to British Museum is to train which takes 18 min and costs £2 - £5. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £2 and takes 24 min.

Where does the Shadwell to British Museum bus arrive?

Shadwell to British Museum bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at New Oxford Street / High Holborn station.

Where does the Shadwell to British Museum train arrive?

Shadwell to British Museum train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Tottenham Court Road Station.

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

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Shadwell to British Museum - 8 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, and taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Shadwell to British Museum by train, subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Whitechapel Station to Tottenham Court Road Stationtrain Elizabeth
18 min
£2–5
Bus via Whitechapel Station / Royal London Hospital
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Whitechapel Station / Royal London Hospital to Stephen Streetbus N253
1h 2m
£1–3
Train, subway
1. Take the train from Shadwell DLR to Bank DLR Stationtrain Dlr
2. Take the subway from Bank station to Tottenham Court Road stationsubway Central
20 min
£3–9
Bus
1. Take the bus from The East London Mosque to New Oxford Street / High Holbornbus N25
24 min
£2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shadwell to British Museumtaxi 3.6 mi
12 min
£35–45
Line 8 bus
1. Take the bus from Bank Station / Cornhill to New Oxford Street / High Holbornbus N8 / ...
30 min
£4–5
Line 188 bus
1. Take the bus from Canada Water Bus Station to Drury Lanebus 188
1h 1m
£2–31
Walk
1. Take the foot from Shadwell to British Museumwalk 3.4 mi
1h 6m

Shadwell to British Museum by train and foot

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Distance: 3.8 mi
Duration: 18 min

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

Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Whitechapel Station to Tottenham Court Road Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2–5 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach London operates a bus from The East London Mosque to New Oxford Street / High Holborn hourly. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 19 min.

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