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

From Aldgate East to British Museum by Tube and train

To get from Aldgate East to British Museum in Bloomsbury, take the DISTRICT Tube from Aldgate East station to Whitechapel station. Next, take the ELIZABETH train from Whitechapel station to Tottenham Court Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 24 min. The ride fare is £3.50.

24min£3.50
Tube - DISTRICT
Train - ELIZABETH
Walk to British Museum
Leaves from Aldgate East

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    Aldgate East
  • 2
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for Tube
    DISTRICT
    Upminster
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Whitechapel
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Whitechapel
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Heathrow Terminal 4
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Tottenham Court Road
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to British Museum
    Walk to
    British Museum
    Montague Street
    590 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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 25 min. The ride fare is £2.90.

25min£2.90
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
    3 min
  • 4
    Tube - CENTRAL
    Wait for Tube
    CENTRAL
    West Ruislip
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Holborn
    7 min
  • 6
    Walk to British Museum
    Walk to
    British Museum
    Montague Street
    470 m • 7 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 6.6 km, which can typically be travelled in 24 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Aldgate East to British Museum by Tube 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 Aldgate East

Aldgate East is located at Aldgate East, Bloomsbury and the nearest public transport station is Aldgate East Station (F).

Tube stations close to Aldgate East:

  • Aldgate
  • Tower Hill

Train stations close to Aldgate East:

  • Fenchurch Street

Bus stations close to Aldgate East:

  • Aldgate East Station (F)
  • Aldgate East Station (C)
  • Aldgate East Station (E)

DLR stations close to Aldgate East:

  • Tower Gateway

Public transport stations close to British Museum, Bloomsbury

British Museum is located at Montague Street, Bloomsbury and the nearest public transport station is Southampton Row / Theobald's Road (X).

Tube stations close to British Museum:

  • Tottenham Court Road
  • Covent Garden
  • Holborn

Train stations close to British Museum:

  • Tottenham Court Road

Bus stations close to British Museum:

  • Southampton Row / Theobald's Road (X)
  • Drury Lane (S)
  • Bloomsbury Square (B)

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 25 min. The ride fare is £2.90.

25min£2.90
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
    3 min
  • 4
    Tube - CENTRAL
    Wait for Tube
    CENTRAL
    West Ruislip
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Holborn
    7 min
  • 6
    Walk to British Museum
    Walk to
    British Museum
    Montague Street
    470 m • 7 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 24 minutes, using Bus line DISTRICT, Bus line ELIZABETH.

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

    The alternative route takes 25 minutes, using Bus line HAMMERSMITH & CITY, Bus line CENTRAL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one Tube line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 24 min.

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

    The DISTRICT Tube line goes from Upminster station near Aldgate East in Whitechapel to Whitechapel station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Whitechapel station near British Museum in Bloomsbury.

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

    The total travel time between Aldgate East in Whitechapel and British Museum in Bloomsbury by Tube and train is about 24 min.

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

    Get on the DISTRICT Tube from the Upminster 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 Whitechapel 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 bus from Aldgate East to British Museum?

    The last bus from Aldgate East in Whitechapel to British Museum in Bloomsbury is the Ilford - Oxford Circus line. It leaves the Aldgate East Station (J) stop at 04:39.

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

    The ride from Aldgate East to British Museum costs £3.50.