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How to get from Islington to Science Museum by bus and tube?

By bus and tube

To get from Islington to Science Museum in Kensington, take the 476 bus from Cross Street (E) station to King's Cross / Caledonian Road (X) station. Next, take the PICCADILLY tube from King's Cross St. Pancras station to South Kensington station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min. The ride fare is £4.45.

42min£4.45
Bus - 476476
Tube - PICCADILLY
Walk to Science Museum
Leaves from Cross Street (E)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Islington
  • 2
    Bus - 476476
    Wait for bus
    476
    King's Cross
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    King's Cross / Caledonian Road (X)
    ID X
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to tube station
    Walk to tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - PICCADILLY
    Wait for tube
    PICCADILLY
    Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
  • 6
    Ride to tube station
    Ride to tube station
    South Kensington
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to Science Museum
    Walk to
    Science Museum
    Frankland Road
    320 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and tube via 73 and PICCADILLY

To get from Islington to Science Museum in Kensington, take the 73 bus from Cross Street (E) station to King's Cross / Caledonian Road (X) station. Next, take the PICCADILLY tube from King's Cross St. Pancras station to South Kensington station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min. The ride fare is £4.45.

43min£4.45
Bus - 7373
Tube - PICCADILLY
Walk to Science Museum
Leaves from Cross Street (E)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Islington
  • 2
    Bus - 7373
    Wait for bus
    73
    Oxford Circus
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    King's Cross / Caledonian Road (X)
    ID X
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to tube station
    Walk to tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - PICCADILLY
    Wait for tube
    PICCADILLY
    Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
  • 6
    Ride to tube station
    Ride to tube station
    South Kensington
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to Science Museum
    Walk to
    Science Museum
    Frankland Road
    320 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Islington to Science Museum

The distance between Islington, Kensington and Science Museum, Kensington is approximately 5.53 mi, which can typically be travelled in 42 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Islington to Science Museum by bus and tube, so no matter how you choose to travel in Kensington – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Islington

Islington is located at Islington, Kensington and the nearest public transport station is Cross Street (E).

Tube stations close to Islington:

  • Angel

Train stations close to Islington:

  • Essex Road
  • Highbury & Islington
  • Old Street

Bus stations close to Islington:

  • Cross Street (E)
  • Packington Street (K)
  • Ecclesbourne Road (EK)

Public transport stations close to Science Museum, Kensington

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

Tube stations close to Science Museum:

  • South Kensington
  • Knightsbridge
  • High Street Kensington

Bus stations close to Science Museum:

  • South Kensington Museums (L)
  • Natural History Museum / Queens Gate (GL)
  • Prince Consort Road (RZ)

Alternative route by bus and tube via 73 and PICCADILLY

To get from Islington to Science Museum in Kensington, take the 73 bus from Cross Street (E) station to King's Cross / Caledonian Road (X) station. Next, take the PICCADILLY tube from King's Cross St. Pancras station to South Kensington station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min. The ride fare is £4.45.

43min£4.45
Bus - 7373
Tube - PICCADILLY
Walk to Science Museum
Leaves from Cross Street (E)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Islington
  • 2
    Bus - 7373
    Wait for bus
    73
    Oxford Circus
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    King's Cross / Caledonian Road (X)
    ID X
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to tube station
    Walk to tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - PICCADILLY
    Wait for tube
    PICCADILLY
    Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
  • 6
    Ride to tube station
    Ride to tube station
    South Kensington
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to Science Museum
    Walk to
    Science Museum
    Frankland Road
    320 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 42 minutes, using Bus line 476, Bus line PICCADILLY.

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

    The alternative route takes 43 minutes, using Bus line 73, Bus line PICCADILLY.

  • Is there a direct bus between Islington and Science Museum?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one tube line in total. The total travelling time is 42 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Islington to Science Museum?

    The 476 bus line goes from King's Cross station near Islington in London to King's Cross / Caledonian Road (X) station. From there you’ll have to take one tube line till Science Museum station near Science Museum in Kensington.

  • How long does it take to travel from Islington to Science Museum by bus and tube?

    The total travel time between Islington in London and Science Museum in Kensington by bus and tube is about 42 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Islington to get to Science Museum?

    Get on the 476 bus from the King's Cross stop near Islington in London.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Islington and Science Museum?

    Get off the bus at the Science Museum station, which is closest to Science Museum in Kensington.

  • How much is the bus fare from Islington to Science Museum?

    The ride from Islington to Science Museum costs £4.45.

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