How to get from Lewisham to British Museum by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Lewisham to British Museum in Bloomsbury, take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Lewisham station to Waterloo East station. Next, take the 68 bus from Waterloo Station / Tenison Way (K) station to Southampton Row / Theobald's Road (Y) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min. The ride fare is £4.55.

43min£4.55
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Bus - 6868
Walk to British Museum
Leaves from Lewisham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Lewisham
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    London Charing Cross
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waterloo East
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Waterloo Station / Tenison Way (K)
    ID K
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6868
    Wait for bus
    68
    Euston
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southampton Row / Theobald's Road (Y)
    ID Y
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to British Museum
    Walk to
    British Museum
    Montague Street
    280 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via SOUTHEASTERN and 91

To get from Lewisham to British Museum in Bloomsbury, take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Lewisham station to Charing Cross station. Next, take the 91 bus from Charing Cross Stn / Trafalgar Square (F) station to Southampton Row / Theobald's Road (Y) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 min. The ride fare is £4.55.

44min£4.55
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Bus - 9191
Walk to British Museum
Leaves from Lewisham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Lewisham
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    London Charing Cross
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Charing Cross
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Charing Cross Stn / Trafalgar Square (F)
    ID F
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9191
    Wait for bus
    91
    Crouch End
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southampton Row / Theobald's Road (Y)
    ID Y
    15 min
  • 7
    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 Lewisham to British Museum

The distance between Lewisham, Bloomsbury and British Museum, Bloomsbury is approximately 6.68 mi, which can typically be travelled in 43 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lewisham to British Museum by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Bloomsbury – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Lewisham

Lewisham is located at Lewisham, Bloomsbury and the nearest public transport station is Lewisham.

Train stations close to Lewisham:

  • Greenwich

Bus stations close to Lewisham:

  • Lewisham
  • Lewisham Station (AP)
  • Lewisham Station (J)

DLR stations close to Lewisham:

  • Elverson Road
  • Lewisham
  • Deptford Bridge

Public transport stations close to British Museum, Bloomsbury

British Museum is located at Montague Street, Bloomsbury and the nearest public transport station is Museum Street (C).

Tube stations close to British Museum:

  • Covent Garden
  • Russell Square
  • Tottenham Court Road

Train stations close to British Museum:

  • Tottenham Court Road

Bus stations close to British Museum:

  • Museum Street (C)
  • Museum Street (E)
  • New Oxford Street / High Holborn (R)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via SOUTHEASTERN and 91

To get from Lewisham to British Museum in Bloomsbury, take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Lewisham station to Charing Cross station. Next, take the 91 bus from Charing Cross Stn / Trafalgar Square (F) station to Southampton Row / Theobald's Road (Y) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 min. The ride fare is £4.55.

44min£4.55
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Bus - 9191
Walk to British Museum
Leaves from Lewisham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Lewisham
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    London Charing Cross
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Charing Cross
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Charing Cross Stn / Trafalgar Square (F)
    ID F
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9191
    Wait for bus
    91
    Crouch End
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southampton Row / Theobald's Road (Y)
    ID Y
    15 min
  • 7
    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 Lewisham to British Museum?

    The fastest way takes 43 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line 68.

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

    The alternative route takes 44 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line 91.

  • Is there a direct train between Lewisham and British Museum?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 43 min.

  • Which train line goes from Lewisham to British Museum?

    The SOUTHEASTERN train line goes from London Charing Cross station near Lewisham in London to Waterloo East station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till British Museum station near British Museum in Bloomsbury.

  • How long does it take to travel from Lewisham to British Museum by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Lewisham in London and British Museum in Bloomsbury by train and bus is about 43 min.

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

    Get on the SOUTHEASTERN train from the London Charing Cross station near Lewisham in London.

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

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

  • When is the first DLR from Lewisham to British Museum?

    The first DLR from Lewisham in London to British Museum in Bloomsbury is Dockland Light Railway. It leaves the Lewisham station at 08:00.

  • When is the first train from Lewisham to British Museum?

    The first train from Lewisham in London to British Museum in Bloomsbury is Southeastern. It leaves the Lewisham station at 08:15.

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

    The ride from Lewisham to British Museum costs £4.55.

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