How to get from Aldgate East to British Museum by Tube?

From Aldgate East to British Museum by Tube

To get from Aldgate East to British Museum in Bloomsbury, take the HAMMERSMITH & CITY Tube from Aldgate East station to Liverpool Street Underground station. Next, take the CENTRAL Tube from Liverpool Street Underground station to Holborn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 30 min. The ride fare is £2.70. The Tube schedule from Aldgate East may change. We recommend you check the updated Tube schedule to British Museum on the Moovit app.

30min£2.70
Tube - HAMMERSMITH & CITY
Tube - CENTRAL
Walk to British Museum
Leaves from Aldgate East

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    Aldgate East
  • 2
    Tube - HAMMERSMITH & CITY
    Wait for Tube
    HAMMERSMITH & CITY
    Hammersmith
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Liverpool Street Underground
    7 min
  • 4
    Tube - CENTRAL
    Wait for Tube
    CENTRAL
    Ealing Broadway
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Holborn
    7 min
  • 6
    Walk to British Museum
    Walk to
    British Museum
    Montague Street
    480 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Aldgate East to British Museum by bus

To get from Aldgate East to British Museum in Bloomsbury, take the 25 bus from Aldgate East Station (J) station to Bank Station / Cornhill (E) station. Next, take the 8 bus from Bank Station / Cornhill (E) station to High Holborn (Q) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 29 min. The ride fare is £1.75. The Tube schedule from Aldgate East may change. We recommend you check the updated Tube schedule to British Museum on the Moovit app.

29min£1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2525
Bus - 88
Walk to British Museum
Leaves from Aldgate East Station (J)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aldgate East Station (J)
    ID J
    100 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2525
    Wait for bus
    25
    Holborn Viaduct, City Thameslink Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bank Station / Cornhill (E)
    ID E
    7 min
  • 4
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Tottenham Court Road
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    High Holborn (Q)
    ID Q
    14 min
  • 6
    Walk to British Museum
    Walk to
    British Museum
    Montague Street
    370 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Aldgate East to British Museum

The distance between Aldgate East, Bloomsbury and British Museum, Bloomsbury is approximately 4.33 km, which can typically be travelled in 30 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Aldgate East to British Museum by Tube, so no matter how you choose to travel in Bloomsbury – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Tube schedule from Aldgate East to British Museum

To check the Tube schedule from Aldgate East to British Museum using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Aldgate East) and destination (British Museum), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available Tube routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each Tube, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest Tube schedules.

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From Aldgate East to British Museum by bus

To get from Aldgate East to British Museum in Bloomsbury, take the 25 bus from Aldgate East Station (J) station to Bank Station / Cornhill (E) station. Next, take the 8 bus from Bank Station / Cornhill (E) station to High Holborn (Q) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 29 min. The ride fare is £1.75. The Tube schedule from Aldgate East may change. We recommend you check the updated Tube schedule to British Museum on the Moovit app.

29min£1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2525
Bus - 88
Walk to British Museum
Leaves from Aldgate East Station (J)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aldgate East Station (J)
    ID J
    100 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2525
    Wait for bus
    25
    Holborn Viaduct, City Thameslink Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bank Station / Cornhill (E)
    ID E
    7 min
  • 4
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Tottenham Court Road
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    High Holborn (Q)
    ID Q
    14 min
  • 6
    Walk to British Museum
    Walk to
    British Museum
    Montague Street
    370 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 30 minutes, using Tube line HAMMERSMITH & CITY, Tube line CENTRAL.

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

    The alternative route takes 29 minutes, using Bus line 25, Bus line 8.

  • Is there a direct Tube between Aldgate East and British Museum?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 Tube lines in total. The total travelling time is 30 min.

  • Which Tube line goes from Aldgate East to British Museum?

    The HAMMERSMITH & CITY Tube line goes from Hammersmith station near Aldgate East in Whitechapel to Liverpool Street Underground station. From there you’ll have to take one Tube line till Liverpool Street Underground station near British Museum in Bloomsbury.

  • How long does it take to travel from Aldgate East to British Museum by Tube?

    The total travel time between Aldgate East in Whitechapel and British Museum in Bloomsbury by Tube is about 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the Tube near Aldgate East to get to British Museum?

    Get on the HAMMERSMITH & CITY Tube from the Hammersmith station near Aldgate East in Whitechapel.

  • Where do I get off the Tube when travelling between Aldgate East and British Museum?

    Get off the Tube at the Liverpool Street Underground station, which is closest to British Museum in Bloomsbury.

  • When is the first train from Aldgate East to British Museum?

    The first train from Aldgate East in Whitechapel to British Museum in Bloomsbury is Elizabeth. It leaves the Whitechapel station at 01:13.

  • When is the last Tube from Aldgate East to British Museum?

    The last Tube from Aldgate East in Whitechapel to British Museum in Bloomsbury is the Central line. It leaves the Liverpool Street Underground station at 04:20.

  • How much is the Tube fare from Aldgate East to British Museum?

    The ride from Aldgate East to British Museum costs £2.70.

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