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

Lewisham to British Museum map

From Lewisham to British Museum 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 188 bus from Waterloo Station / Tenison Way (K) station to Drury Lane (S) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 37 min. The ride fare is £4.55.

37min£4.55
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Bus - 188188
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
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Waterloo Station / Tenison Way (K)
    ID K
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 188188
    Wait for bus
    188
    Tottenham Court Road
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Drury Lane (S)
    ID S
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to British Museum
    Walk to
    British Museum
    Montague Street
    400 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Lewisham to British Museum by bus and train via SOUTHEASTERN and 1

To get from Lewisham to British Museum in Bloomsbury, take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Lewisham station to Waterloo East station. Next, take the 1 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 40 min. The ride fare is £4.55.

40min£4.55
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Bus - 11
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
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Waterloo Station / Tenison Way (K)
    ID K
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Hampstead Heath
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southampton Row / Theobald's Road (Y)
    ID Y
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to British Museum
    Walk to
    British Museum
    Montague Street
    250 m • 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 10.94 km, which can typically be travelled in 37 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:

  • Deptford Bridge
  • Greenwich
  • Lewisham

Public transport stations close to British Museum, Bloomsbury

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

Tube stations close to British Museum:

  • Goodge Street
  • Tottenham Court Road
  • Holborn

Train stations close to British Museum:

  • Tottenham Court Road

Bus stations close to British Museum:

  • High Holborn (Q)
  • Bloomsbury Square (F)
  • Russell Square (D)

Related Routes

Lewisham to British Museum map

Alternative route from Lewisham to British Museum by bus and train via SOUTHEASTERN and 1

To get from Lewisham to British Museum in Bloomsbury, take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Lewisham station to Waterloo East station. Next, take the 1 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 40 min. The ride fare is £4.55.

40min£4.55
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Bus - 11
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
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Waterloo Station / Tenison Way (K)
    ID K
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Hampstead Heath
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southampton Row / Theobald's Road (Y)
    ID Y
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to British Museum
    Walk to
    British Museum
    Montague Street
    250 m • 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 37 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line 188.

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

    The alternative route takes 40 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line 1.

  • 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 37 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 Waterloo East 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 37 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 Waterloo East 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 06:29.

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

    The last train from Lewisham in London to British Museum in Bloomsbury is the Southeastern line. It leaves the Lewisham station at 01:21.

  • 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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