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How to get fromSomerset House to British Museumby bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Somerset House to British Museum by bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Bus via Aldwych / Kingsway

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    1. Take the bus from Aldwych / Kingsway to Drury Lanebus bus N171 / ...
    16 min
    £1–3

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Somerset House to British Museumtaxi taxi 1.1 mi
    3 min
    £13–16

  3. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Somerset House to British Museumwalk walk 4,600 ft
    16 min

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lancaster Place to Drury Lanebus bus N171 / ...
    18 min
    £1–4

  5. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Aldwych / Kingsway to Russell Square Stationbus bus Sl6
    19 min
    £1–3

Somerset House to British Museum by foot and bus

Calendar2128Weekly Services
Duration16 minAverage Duration
Ticket£1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1.1 mi
  • Duration: 16 min

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

Go Ahead London operates a bus from Aldwych / Kingsway to Drury Lane every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 6 min. Abellio London also services this route hourly.

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