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

The cheapest way to get from Whitechapel to British Museum is to bus via New Oxford Street / High Holborn which costs £2 and takes 24 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Whitechapel to British Museum is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Whitechapel 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 every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

Is there a direct train between Whitechapel 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 Whitechapel to British Museum?

The distance between Whitechapel and British Museum is 4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whitechapel 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 Whitechapel 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 Whitechapel to British Museum bus from?

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

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

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

Train or bus from Whitechapel to British Museum?

The best way to get from Whitechapel to British Museum is to train which takes 18 min and costs £2 - £5. Alternatively, you can bus via New Oxford Street / High Holborn, which costs £2 and takes 24 min.

Where does the Whitechapel to British Museum bus arrive?

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

Where does the Whitechapel to British Museum train arrive?

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

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

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Whitechapel to British Museum - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 6 ways to get from Whitechapel to British Museum by train, 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
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The East London Mosque to Tottenham Court Road Stationbus N25
27 min
£1–3
Bus via New Oxford Street / High Holborn
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 Whitechapel to British Museumtaxi 3.2 mi
11 min
£30–45
Walk
1. Take the foot from Whitechapel to British Museumwalk 3.2 mi
1h 1m
Bus via Whitechapel Station / Royal London Hospital
1. Take the bus from Whitechapel Station / Royal London Hospital to Stephen Streetbus N253
1h 2m
£1–3

Whitechapel to British Museum by train and foot

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Distance: 3.8 mi
Duration: 18 min

What companies run services between Whitechapel, 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 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 19 min.

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