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How to get from Paddington Exchange to British Library by Tube?

From Paddington Exchange to British Library by Tube

Take one direct Tube from Paddington Exchange to British Library in Somers Town: take the HAMMERSMITH & CITY Tube from Edgware Road Circle Line station to King's Cross St. Pancras station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 22 min. The ride fare is £2.80.

22min£2.80
Walk to Tube station
Tube - HAMMERSMITH & CITY
Walk to British Library
Leaves from Edgware Road Circle Line

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Edgware Road Circle Line
    430 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Tube - HAMMERSMITH & CITY
    Wait for Tube
    HAMMERSMITH & CITY
    Barking
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to British Library
    Walk to
    British Library
    Ossulston Street
    230 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Paddington Exchange to British Library by bus

Take one direct bus from Paddington Exchange to British Library in Somers Town: take the 205 bus from Edgware Road Station (ET) station to British Library (C) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 26 min. The ride fare is £1.75.

26min£1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 205205
Walk to British Library
Leaves from Edgware Road Station (ET)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Edgware Road Station (ET)
    ID ET
    460 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 205205
    Wait for bus
    205
    Bow Church
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    British Library (C)
    ID C
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to British Library
    Walk to
    British Library
    Ossulston Street
    140 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Paddington Exchange to British Library

The distance between Paddington Exchange, Somers Town and British Library, Somers Town is approximately 3.94 km, which can typically be travelled in 22 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Paddington Exchange to British Library by Tube, so no matter how you choose to travel in Somers Town – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Paddington Exchange

Paddington Exchange is located at North Wharf Road, Somers Town and the nearest public transport station is Paddington.

Tube stations close to Paddington Exchange:

  • Paddington
  • Warwick Avenue
  • Lancaster Gate

Train stations close to Paddington Exchange:

  • Paddington

Bus stations close to Paddington Exchange:

  • Bishops Bridge / Paddington Station (J)
  • Edgware Road (Bakerloo Line) Station (EZ)
  • Westbourne Terrace (R)

Public transport stations close to British Library, Somers Town

British Library is located at Ossulston Street, Somers Town and the nearest public transport station is Euston Station / Eversholt Street.

Tube stations close to British Library:

  • King's Cross St. Pancras

Train stations close to British Library:

  • King's Cross
  • Euston Station
  • St Pancras

Bus stations close to British Library:

  • Euston Station / Eversholt Street
  • Euston Station (B)
  • King's Cross Station (E)

From Paddington Exchange to British Library by bus

Take one direct bus from Paddington Exchange to British Library in Somers Town: take the 205 bus from Edgware Road Station (ET) station to British Library (C) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 26 min. The ride fare is £1.75.

26min£1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 205205
Walk to British Library
Leaves from Edgware Road Station (ET)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Edgware Road Station (ET)
    ID ET
    460 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 205205
    Wait for bus
    205
    Bow Church
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    British Library (C)
    ID C
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to British Library
    Walk to
    British Library
    Ossulston Street
    140 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Paddington Exchange to British Library?

    The fastest way takes 22 minutes, using Bus line HAMMERSMITH & CITY.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Paddington Exchange to British Library?

    The alternative route takes 26 minutes, using Bus line 205.

  • Is there a direct Tube between Paddington Exchange and British Library?

    Yes, there’s a direct Tube going from Paddington Exchange in Paddington to British Library in Somers Town in 22 min.

  • Which Tube line goes from Paddington Exchange to British Library?

    The HAMMERSMITH & CITY Tube line goes from Edgware Road Circle Line station near Paddington Exchange in Paddington to Barking station near British Library in Somers Town.

  • How long does it take to travel from Paddington Exchange to British Library by Tube?

    The total travel time between Paddington Exchange in Paddington and British Library in Somers Town by Tube is about 22 min.

  • Where do I get on the Tube near Paddington Exchange to get to British Library?

    Get on the HAMMERSMITH & CITY Tube from the Edgware Road Circle Line station near Paddington Exchange in Paddington.

  • Where do I get off the Tube when travelling between Paddington Exchange and British Library?

    Get off the Tube at the Barking station, which is closest to British Library in Somers Town.

  • When is the first bus from Paddington Exchange to British Library?

    The first bus from Paddington Exchange in Paddington to British Library in Somers Town is Bow Church - Paddington. It leaves the Edgware Road Station (ET) stop at 09:08.

  • When is the first Tube from Paddington Exchange to British Library?

    The first Tube from Paddington Exchange in Paddington to British Library in Somers Town is Hammersmith & City. It leaves the Edgware Road Circle Line station at 01:13.

  • How much is the Tube fare from Paddington Exchange to British Library?

    The ride from Paddington Exchange to British Library costs £2.80.