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How to get from Canary Wharf to British Museum by train?

From Canary Wharf to British Museum by train

Take one direct train from Canary Wharf to British Museum in Bloomsbury: take the ELIZABETH train from Canary Wharf station to Tottenham Court Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 29 min. The ride fare is £3.40.

29min£3.40
Walk to train station
Train - ELIZABETH
Walk to British Museum
Leaves from Canary Wharf
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Canary Wharf
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Reading
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Tottenham Court Road
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to British Museum
    Walk to
    British Museum
    Montague Street
    640 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Canary Wharf to British Museum by DLR and Tube

To get from Canary Wharf to British Museum in Bloomsbury, take the DLR DLR from Poplar station to Bank station. Next, take the CENTRAL Tube from Bank station to Holborn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 34 min. The ride fare is £3.40.

34min£3.40
DLR - DLR
Tube - CENTRAL
Walk to British Museum
Leaves from Poplar
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from DLR station
    Start from DLR station
    Canary Wharf
  • 2
    DLR - DLR
    Wait for DLR
    DLR
    Bank
  • 3
    Ride to DLR station
    Ride to DLR station
    Bank
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Bank
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - CENTRAL
    Wait for Tube
    CENTRAL
    West Ruislip
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Holborn
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to British Museum
    Walk to
    British Museum
    Montague Street
    510 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Canary Wharf to British Museum
The distance between Canary Wharf, Bloomsbury and British Museum, Bloomsbury is approximately 5.9 mi, which can typically be travelled in 29 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Canary Wharf to British Museum by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Bloomsbury – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to Canary Wharf

Canary Wharf is located at Canary Wharf, Bloomsbury and the nearest public transport station is West India Quay.

Tube stations close to Canary Wharf:

  • Canary Wharf

Train stations close to Canary Wharf:

  • Canary Wharf

Bus stations close to Canary Wharf:

  • Poplar Recreation Grd / Poplar Stn (D)
  • Poplar Recreation Ground (E)
  • Canada Square North (H)

DLR stations close to Canary Wharf:

  • West India Quay
  • Canary Wharf
  • Poplar
Public transport stations close to British Museum, Bloomsbury

British Museum is located at Montague Street, Bloomsbury and the nearest public transport station is Southampton Row / Theobald's Road (Y).

Tube stations close to British Museum:

  • Tottenham Court Road
  • Holborn
  • Covent Garden

Train stations close to British Museum:

  • Tottenham Court Road

Bus stations close to British Museum:

  • Southampton Row / Theobald's Road (Y)
  • Drury Lane (S)
  • Southampton Row / Theobald's Road (X)

From Canary Wharf to British Museum by DLR and Tube

To get from Canary Wharf to British Museum in Bloomsbury, take the DLR DLR from Poplar station to Bank station. Next, take the CENTRAL Tube from Bank station to Holborn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 34 min. The ride fare is £3.40.

34min£3.40
DLR - DLR
Tube - CENTRAL
Walk to British Museum
Leaves from Poplar
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from DLR station
    Start from DLR station
    Canary Wharf
  • 2
    DLR - DLR
    Wait for DLR
    DLR
    Bank
  • 3
    Ride to DLR station
    Ride to DLR station
    Bank
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Bank
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - CENTRAL
    Wait for Tube
    CENTRAL
    West Ruislip
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Holborn
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to British Museum
    Walk to
    British Museum
    Montague Street
    510 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Canary Wharf to British Museum?

    The fastest way takes 29 minutes, using Bus line ELIZABETH.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Canary Wharf to British Museum?

    The alternative route takes 34 minutes, using Bus line DLR, Bus line CENTRAL.

  • Is there a direct train between Canary Wharf and British Museum?

    Yes, there’s a direct train going from Canary Wharf in London to British Museum in Bloomsbury in 29 min.

  • Which train line goes from Canary Wharf to British Museum?

    The ELIZABETH train line goes from Canary Wharf station near Canary Wharf in London to Reading station near British Museum in Bloomsbury.

  • How long does it take to travel from Canary Wharf to British Museum by train?

    The total travel time between Canary Wharf in London and British Museum in Bloomsbury by train is about 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Canary Wharf to get to British Museum?

    Get on the ELIZABETH train from the Canary Wharf station near Canary Wharf in London.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Canary Wharf and British Museum?

    Get off the train at the Reading station, which is closest to British Museum in Bloomsbury.

  • When is the first River Bus from Canary Wharf to British Museum?

    The first River Bus from Canary Wharf in London to British Museum in Bloomsbury is Barking Riverside Pier - Putney Pier. It leaves the Canary Wharf Pier station at 06:50.

  • When is the first train from Canary Wharf to British Museum?

    The first train from Canary Wharf in London to British Museum in Bloomsbury is Elizabeth. It leaves the Canary Wharf station at 01:09.

  • When is the first DLR from Canary Wharf to British Museum?

    The first DLR from Canary Wharf in London to British Museum in Bloomsbury is Dockland Light Railway. It leaves the Poplar station at 01:08.

  • How much is the train fare from Canary Wharf to British Museum?

    The ride from Canary Wharf to British Museum costs £3.40.

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