How to get from Covent Garden to British Museum by bus?

By bus

Take one direct bus from Covent Garden to British Museum in Bloomsbury: take the 91 bus from Southampton Street / Covent Garden (A) station to Southampton Row / Theobald's Road (Y) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 13 min. The ride fare is £1.75.

13min£1.75
Bus - 9191
Walk to British Museum
Leaves from Southampton Street / Covent Garden (A)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Covent Garden
  • 2
    Bus - 9191
    Wait for bus
    91
    Crouch End
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southampton Row / Theobald's Road (Y)
    ID Y
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to British Museum
    Walk to
    British Museum
    Montague Street
    280 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 68

Take one direct bus from Covent Garden to British Museum in Bloomsbury: take the 68 bus from Lancaster Place (T) station to Southampton Row / Theobald's Road (Y) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 15 min. The ride fare is £1.75.

15min£1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6868
Walk to British Museum
Leaves from Lancaster Place (T)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lancaster Place (T)
    ID T
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6868
    Wait for bus
    68
    Euston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southampton Row / Theobald's Road (Y)
    ID Y
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to British Museum
    Walk to
    British Museum
    Montague Street
    280 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Covent Garden to British Museum

The distance between Covent Garden, Bloomsbury and British Museum, Bloomsbury is approximately 1 mi, which can typically be travelled in 13 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Covent Garden to British Museum by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Bloomsbury – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Covent Garden

Covent Garden is located at Covent Garden, Bloomsbury and the nearest public transport station is Southampton Street / Covent Garden (A).

Tube stations close to Covent Garden:

  • Charing Cross
  • Covent Garden
  • Embankment

Train stations close to Covent Garden:

  • Charing Cross

Bus stations close to Covent Garden:

  • Southampton Street / Covent Garden (A)
  • Savoy Street (U)
  • Bedford Street (J)

River Bus stations close to Covent Garden:

  • Embankment Pier

Public transport stations close to British Museum, Bloomsbury

British Museum is located at Montague Street, Bloomsbury and the nearest public transport station is Tottenham Court Road.

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:

  • Drury Lane (S)
  • Bedford Place (K)
  • Russell Square (D)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 68

Take one direct bus from Covent Garden to British Museum in Bloomsbury: take the 68 bus from Lancaster Place (T) station to Southampton Row / Theobald's Road (Y) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 15 min. The ride fare is £1.75.

15min£1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6868
Walk to British Museum
Leaves from Lancaster Place (T)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lancaster Place (T)
    ID T
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6868
    Wait for bus
    68
    Euston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southampton Row / Theobald's Road (Y)
    ID Y
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to British Museum
    Walk to
    British Museum
    Montague Street
    280 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Covent Garden to British Museum?

    The fastest way takes 13 minutes, using Bus line 91.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Covent Garden to British Museum?

    The alternative route takes 15 minutes, using Bus line 68.

  • Is there a direct bus between Covent Garden and British Museum?

    Yes, there’s a direct bus going from Covent Garden in London to British Museum in Bloomsbury in 13 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Covent Garden to British Museum?

    The 91 bus line goes from Crouch End station near Covent Garden in London to Southampton Row / Theobald's Road (Y) station near British Museum in Bloomsbury.

  • How long does it take to travel from Covent Garden to British Museum by bus?

    The total travel time between Covent Garden in London and British Museum in Bloomsbury by bus is about 13 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Covent Garden to get to British Museum?

    Get on the 91 bus from the Crouch End stop near Covent Garden in London.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Covent Garden and British Museum?

    Get off the bus at the Southampton Row / Theobald's Road (Y) stop, which is closest to British Museum in Bloomsbury.

  • When is the first bus from Covent Garden to British Museum?

    The first bus from Covent Garden in London to British Museum in Bloomsbury is Trafalgar Square - Crouch End. It leaves the Southampton Street / Covent Garden (A) stop at 09:04.

  • When is the first Tube from Covent Garden to British Museum?

    The first Tube from Covent Garden in London to British Museum in Bloomsbury is Piccadilly. It leaves the Covent Garden station at 01:10.

  • How much is the bus fare from Covent Garden to British Museum?

    The ride from Covent Garden to British Museum costs £1.75.

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