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How to get fromSouth Kensington Station to British Libraryby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 6 ways to get from South Kensington Station to British Library by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway via King's Cross St. Pancras station

    best
    1. Take the subway from South Kensington station to King's Cross St. Pancras stationsubway subway Piccadilly
    18 min
    £4–15

  2. Line 14 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from South Kensington Stn / Old Brompton Rd to Russell Square Stationbus bus 14
    59 min
    £1–19

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from South Kensington Station to British Librarytaxi taxi 3.9 mi
    13 min
    £30–40

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from South Kensington Station to British Librarywalk walk 3.8 mi
    1h 13m

  5. Subway

    1. Take the subway from South Kensington station to King's Cross St. Pancras stationsubway subway Piccadilly
    21 min
    £3–13

  6. Subway via Russell Square station

    1. Take the subway from South Kensington station to Russell Square stationsubway subway Piccadilly
    21 min
    £2–11

South Kensington Station to British Library by subway and bus

Calendar5447Weekly Services
Duration18 minAverage Duration
Ticket£4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4.1 mi
  • Duration: 18 min

What companies run services between South Kensington Station, England and British Library, England?

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from South Kensington station to King's Cross St. Pancras station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3–13 and the journey takes 17 min. Alternatively, Go Ahead London operates a bus from South Kensington Stn / Old Brompton Rd to Russell Square Station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £1–19 and the journey takes 49 min.

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