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How to get from Oxford Circus to British Museum by bus?

From Oxford Circus to British Museum by bus

Take one direct bus from Oxford Circus to British Museum in Bloomsbury: take the 55 bus from Great Titchfield St / Oxford Circus Stn (OJ) station to Museum Street (E) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 14 min. The ride fare is £1.75.

14min£1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5555
Walk to British Museum
Leaves from Great Titchfield St / Oxford Circus Stn (OJ)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Great Titchfield St / Oxford Circus Stn (OJ)
    ID OJ
    150 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Walthamstow Central
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Museum Street (E)
    ID E
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to British Museum
    Walk to
    British Museum
    Montague Street
    210 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Oxford Circus to British Museum by bus via 98

Take one direct bus from Oxford Circus to British Museum in Bloomsbury: take the 98 bus from Great Titchfield St / Oxford Circus Stn (OJ) station to Museum Street (E) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 14 min. The ride fare is £1.75.

14min£1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 9898
Walk to British Museum
Leaves from Great Titchfield St / Oxford Circus Stn (OJ)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Great Titchfield St / Oxford Circus Stn (OJ)
    ID OJ
    150 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9898
    Wait for bus
    98
    Holborn
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Museum Street (E)
    ID E
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to British Museum
    Walk to
    British Museum
    Montague Street
    210 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Oxford Circus to British Museum

The distance between Oxford Circus, Bloomsbury and British Museum, Bloomsbury is approximately 1.42 km, which can typically be travelled in 14 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oxford Circus 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 Oxford Circus

Oxford Circus is located at Oxford Circus, Bloomsbury and the nearest public transport station is Oxford Circus Station / John Lewis (OF).

Tube stations close to Oxford Circus:

  • Piccadilly Circus
  • Tottenham Court Road
  • Goodge Street

Train stations close to Oxford Circus:

  • Bond Street

Bus stations close to Oxford Circus:

  • Oxford Circus Station / John Lewis (OF)
  • Oxford Street / John Lewis (OR)
  • Saville Row (N)

Public transport stations close to British Museum, Bloomsbury

British Museum is located at Montague Street, Bloomsbury and the nearest public transport station is Covent Garden.

Tube stations close to British Museum:

  • Covent Garden
  • Tottenham Court Road
  • Holborn

Train stations close to British Museum:

  • Tottenham Court Road

Bus stations close to British Museum:

  • Russell Square (D)
  • Museum Street (C)
  • Museum Street (E)

Alternative route from Oxford Circus to British Museum by bus via 98

Take one direct bus from Oxford Circus to British Museum in Bloomsbury: take the 98 bus from Great Titchfield St / Oxford Circus Stn (OJ) station to Museum Street (E) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 14 min. The ride fare is £1.75.

14min£1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 9898
Walk to British Museum
Leaves from Great Titchfield St / Oxford Circus Stn (OJ)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Great Titchfield St / Oxford Circus Stn (OJ)
    ID OJ
    150 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9898
    Wait for bus
    98
    Holborn
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Museum Street (E)
    ID E
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to British Museum
    Walk to
    British Museum
    Montague Street
    210 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 14 minutes, using Bus line 55.

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

    The alternative route takes 14 minutes, using Bus line 98.

  • Is there a direct bus between Oxford Circus and British Museum?

    Yes, there’s a direct bus going from Oxford Circus in Mayfair to British Museum in Bloomsbury in 14 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Oxford Circus to British Museum?

    The 55 bus line goes from Great Titchfield St / Oxford Circus Stn (OJ) station near Oxford Circus in Mayfair to Walthamstow Central station near British Museum in Bloomsbury.

  • How long does it take to travel from Oxford Circus to British Museum by bus?

    The total travel time between Oxford Circus in Mayfair and British Museum in Bloomsbury by bus is about 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Oxford Circus to get to British Museum?

    Get on the 55 bus from the Great Titchfield St / Oxford Circus Stn (OJ) stop near Oxford Circus in Mayfair.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Oxford Circus and British Museum?

    Get off the bus at the Walthamstow Central stop, which is closest to British Museum in Bloomsbury.

  • When is the last bus from Oxford Circus to British Museum?

    The last bus from Oxford Circus in Mayfair to British Museum in Bloomsbury is the Oxford Circus - Walthamstow Central line. It leaves the Great Titchfield St / Oxford Circus Stn (OJ) stop at 07:45.

  • When is the first Tube from Oxford Circus to British Museum?

    The first Tube from Oxford Circus in Mayfair to British Museum in Bloomsbury is Central. It leaves the Oxford Circus station at 00:04.

  • How much is the bus fare from Oxford Circus to British Museum?

    The ride from Oxford Circus to British Museum costs £1.75.