How to get from Upper Walthamstow to British Museum by bus?

By bus

To get from Upper Walthamstow to British Museum in Bloomsbury, take the 56 bus from Peterborough Rd Lea Bridge Rd (Wa) station to Essex Road Station (EJ) station. Next, take the 38 bus from Essex Road Station (EJ) station to Bloomsbury Square (B) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min. The ride fare is £1.75.

64min£1.75
Bus - 5656
Bus - 3838
Walk to British Museum
Leaves from Peterborough Rd Lea Bridge Rd (Wa)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Upper Walthamstow
  • 2
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Barts Hospital
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essex Road Station (EJ)
    ID EJ
    37 min
  • 4
    Bus - 3838
    Wait for bus
    38
    Victoria
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bloomsbury Square (B)
    ID B
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to British Museum
    Walk to
    British Museum
    Montague Street
    310 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By Tube and bus

To get from Upper Walthamstow to British Museum in Bloomsbury, take the 257 bus from Shernhall Street (Ek) station to Leytonstone Station (W) station. Next, take the CENTRAL Tube from Leytonstone station to Holborn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The ride fare is £4.75.

55min£4.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 257257
Tube - CENTRAL
Walk to British Museum
Leaves from Shernhall Street (Ek)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shernhall Street (Ek)
    ID EK
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 257257
    Wait for bus
    257
    Stratford
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leytonstone Station (W)
    ID W
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Leytonstone
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Tube - CENTRAL
    Wait for Tube
    CENTRAL
    Ealing Broadway
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Holborn
    22 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 Upper Walthamstow to British Museum

The distance between Upper Walthamstow, Bloomsbury and British Museum, Bloomsbury is approximately 7.44 mi, which can typically be travelled in 64 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Upper Walthamstow 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 Upper Walthamstow

Upper Walthamstow is located at Upper Walthamstow, Bloomsbury and the nearest public transport station is Peterborough Rd Lea Bridge Rd (El).

Tube stations close to Upper Walthamstow:

  • Wanstead
  • Leyton
  • Snaresbrook

Train stations close to Upper Walthamstow:

  • Walthamstow Queen's Road

Bus stations close to Upper Walthamstow:

  • Peterborough Rd Lea Bridge Rd (El)
  • Shernhall Street (Ek)
  • Essex Road (Wb)

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:

  • Tottenham Court Road
  • Holborn
  • Covent Garden

Train stations close to British Museum:

  • Tottenham Court Road

Bus stations close to British Museum:

  • High Holborn (Q)
  • Drury Lane (S)
  • Southampton Row / Theobald's Road (X)

Related Routes

By Tube and bus

To get from Upper Walthamstow to British Museum in Bloomsbury, take the 257 bus from Shernhall Street (Ek) station to Leytonstone Station (W) station. Next, take the CENTRAL Tube from Leytonstone station to Holborn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The ride fare is £4.75.

55min£4.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 257257
Tube - CENTRAL
Walk to British Museum
Leaves from Shernhall Street (Ek)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shernhall Street (Ek)
    ID EK
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 257257
    Wait for bus
    257
    Stratford
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leytonstone Station (W)
    ID W
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Leytonstone
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Tube - CENTRAL
    Wait for Tube
    CENTRAL
    Ealing Broadway
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Holborn
    22 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 Upper Walthamstow to British Museum?

    The fastest way takes 64 minutes, using Bus line 56, Bus line 38.

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

    The alternative route takes 55 minutes, using Bus line 257, Bus line CENTRAL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Upper Walthamstow and British Museum?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 4 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Upper Walthamstow to British Museum?

    The 56 bus line goes from Barts Hospital station near Upper Walthamstow in London to Essex Road Station (EJ) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Essex Road Station (EJ) station near British Museum in Bloomsbury.

  • How long does it take to travel from Upper Walthamstow to British Museum by bus?

    The total travel time between Upper Walthamstow in London and British Museum in Bloomsbury by bus is about 1 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Upper Walthamstow to get to British Museum?

    Get on the 56 bus from the Barts Hospital stop near Upper Walthamstow in London.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Upper Walthamstow and British Museum?

    Get off the bus at the Essex Road Station (EJ) stop, which is closest to British Museum in Bloomsbury.

  • When is the last Tube from Upper Walthamstow to British Museum?

    The last Tube from Upper Walthamstow in London to British Museum in Bloomsbury is the Victoria line. It leaves the Walthamstow Central station at 01:10.

  • How much is the bus fare from Upper Walthamstow to British Museum?

    The ride from Upper Walthamstow to British Museum costs £1.75.

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