How to get from Science Museum to British Museum by tube?

By tube

Take one direct tube from Science Museum to British Museum in Bloomsbury: take the PICCADILLY tube from South Kensington station to Holborn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 33 min. The ride fare is £2.70.

33min£2.70
Walk to tube station
Tube - PICCADILLY
Walk to British Museum
Leaves from South Kensington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tube station
    Walk to tube station
    South Kensington
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Tube - PICCADILLY
    Wait for tube
    PICCADILLY
    Cockfosters
  • 3
    Ride to tube station
    Ride to tube station
    Holborn
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to British Museum
    Walk to
    British Museum
    Montague Street
    510 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

Take one direct bus from Science Museum to British Museum in Bloomsbury: take the 14 bus from South Kensington Station (E) station to British Museum (OA) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The ride fare is £1.75.

47min£1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1414
Walk to British Museum
Leaves from South Kensington Station (E)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Kensington Station (E)
    ID E
    770 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1414
    Wait for bus
    14
    Russell Square
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    British Museum (OA)
    ID OA
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to British Museum
    Walk to
    British Museum
    Montague Street
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Science Museum to British Museum

The distance between Science Museum, Bloomsbury and British Museum, Bloomsbury is approximately 3.42 mi, which can typically be travelled in 33 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Science Museum to British Museum by tube, so no matter how you choose to travel in Bloomsbury – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Science Museum

Science Museum is located at Frankland Road, Bloomsbury and the nearest public transport station is South Kensington Museums (K).

Tube stations close to Science Museum:

  • South Kensington
  • Knightsbridge
  • Earl's Court

Bus stations close to Science Museum:

  • South Kensington Museums (K)
  • South Kensington Station (S)
  • South Kensington Station (T)

Public transport stations close to British Museum, Bloomsbury

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

Tube stations close to British Museum:

  • Holborn
  • Covent Garden
  • Tottenham Court Road

Train stations close to British Museum:

  • Tottenham Court Road

Bus stations close to British Museum:

  • British Museum (W)
  • Bloomsbury Square (F)
  • British Museum (OA)

Related Routes

By bus

Take one direct bus from Science Museum to British Museum in Bloomsbury: take the 14 bus from South Kensington Station (E) station to British Museum (OA) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The ride fare is £1.75.

47min£1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1414
Walk to British Museum
Leaves from South Kensington Station (E)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Kensington Station (E)
    ID E
    770 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1414
    Wait for bus
    14
    Russell Square
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    British Museum (OA)
    ID OA
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to British Museum
    Walk to
    British Museum
    Montague Street
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 33 minutes, using Bus line PICCADILLY.

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

    The alternative route takes 47 minutes, using Bus line 14.

  • Is there a direct tube between Science Museum and British Museum?

    Yes, there’s a direct tube going from Science Museum in Kensington to British Museum in Bloomsbury in 33 min.

  • Which tube line goes from Science Museum to British Museum?

    The PICCADILLY tube line goes from South Kensington station near Science Museum in Kensington to Cockfosters station near British Museum in Bloomsbury.

  • How long does it take to travel from Science Museum to British Museum by tube?

    The total travel time between Science Museum in Kensington and British Museum in Bloomsbury by tube is about 33 min.

  • Where do I get on the tube near Science Museum to get to British Museum?

    Get on the PICCADILLY tube from the South Kensington station near Science Museum in Kensington.

  • Where do I get off the tube when travelling between Science Museum and British Museum?

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

  • When is the first tube from Science Museum to British Museum?

    The first tube from Science Museum in Kensington to British Museum in Bloomsbury is Piccadilly. It leaves the South Kensington station at 06:17.

  • When is the last bus from Science Museum to British Museum?

    The last bus from Science Museum in Kensington to British Museum in Bloomsbury is the Russell Square - Putney Heath line. It leaves the Victoria And Albert Museum (M) stop at 01:25.

  • How much is the tube fare from Science Museum to British Museum?

    The ride from Science Museum to British Museum costs £2.70.

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