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How to get from Paddington to British Library by Tube?

Paddington to British Library map

From Paddington to British Library by Tube

Take one direct Tube from Paddington to British Library in Somers Town: take the CIRCLE Tube from Paddington station to King's Cross St. Pancras station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 16 min. The ride fare is £2.70.

16min£2.70
Tube - CIRCLE
Walk to British Library
Leaves from Paddington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    Paddington
  • 2
    Tube - CIRCLE
    Wait for Tube
    CIRCLE
    Edgware Road
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to British Library
    Walk to
    British Library
    Ossulston Street
    230 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Paddington to British Library by Tube via HAMMERSMITH & CITY

Take one direct Tube from Paddington to British Library in Somers Town: take the HAMMERSMITH & CITY Tube from Paddington station to King's Cross St. Pancras station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 16 min. The ride fare is £2.70.

16min£2.70
Tube - HAMMERSMITH & CITY
Walk to British Library
Leaves from Paddington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    Paddington
  • 2
    Tube - HAMMERSMITH & CITY
    Wait for Tube
    HAMMERSMITH & CITY
    Barking
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to British Library
    Walk to
    British Library
    Ossulston Street
    230 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Paddington to British Library

The distance between Paddington, Somers Town and British Library, Somers Town is approximately 4.36 km, which can typically be travelled in 16 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Paddington 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

Paddington is located at Paddington, Somers Town and the nearest public transport station is Paddington Stn / Eastbourne Terrace (E).

Tube stations close to Paddington:

  • Edgware Road Bakerloo
  • Warwick Avenue
  • Paddington

Train stations close to Paddington:

  • Paddington

Bus stations close to Paddington:

  • Paddington Stn / Eastbourne Terrace (E)
  • Bishop's Bridge / Paddington Station (T)
  • Paddington Stn / Eastbourne Terrace (D)

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 St Pancras International Station (M).

Tube stations close to British Library:

  • Euston Square
  • King's Cross St. Pancras

Train stations close to British Library:

  • King's Cross
  • St Pancras
  • Euston Station

Bus stations close to British Library:

  • St Pancras International Station (M)
  • Euston Station (B)
  • St Pancras International Station (A)

Paddington to British Library map

Alternative route from Paddington to British Library by Tube via HAMMERSMITH & CITY

Take one direct Tube from Paddington to British Library in Somers Town: take the HAMMERSMITH & CITY Tube from Paddington station to King's Cross St. Pancras station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 16 min. The ride fare is £2.70.

16min£2.70
Tube - HAMMERSMITH & CITY
Walk to British Library
Leaves from Paddington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    Paddington
  • 2
    Tube - HAMMERSMITH & CITY
    Wait for Tube
    HAMMERSMITH & CITY
    Barking
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to British Library
    Walk to
    British Library
    Ossulston Street
    230 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 16 minutes, using Bus line CIRCLE.

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

    The alternative route takes 16 minutes, using Bus line HAMMERSMITH & CITY.

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

    Yes, there’s a direct Tube going from Paddington in Paddington to British Library in Somers Town in 16 min.

  • Which Tube line goes from Paddington to British Library?

    The CIRCLE Tube line goes from Edgware Road station near Paddington in Paddington to King's Cross St. Pancras station near British Library in Somers Town.

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

    The total travel time between Paddington in Paddington and British Library in Somers Town by Tube is about 16 min.

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

    Get on the CIRCLE Tube from the Edgware Road station near Paddington in Paddington.

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

    Get off the Tube at the King's Cross St. Pancras station, which is closest to British Library in Somers Town.

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

    The first bus from Paddington in Paddington to British Library in Somers Town is Bow Church - Paddington. It leaves the Paddington Station (H) stop at 09:14.

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

    The first Tube from Paddington in Paddington to British Library in Somers Town is Hammersmith & City. It leaves the Paddington station at 01:11.

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

    The ride from Paddington to British Library costs £2.70.

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