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How to get from Old Street Station to Science Museum by Tube?

From Old Street Station to Science Museum by Tube

To get from Old Street Station to Science Museum in Kensington, take the NORTHERN Tube from Old Street station to King's Cross St. Pancras 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 39 min. The ride fare is £2.90.

39min£2.90
Walk to Tube station
Tube - NORTHERN
Tube - PICCADILLY
Walk to Science Museum
Leaves from Old Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Old Street
    100 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Tube - NORTHERN
    Wait for Tube
    NORTHERN
    Edgware
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    5 min
  • 4
    Tube - PICCADILLY
    Wait for Tube
    PICCADILLY
    Uxbridge
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    South Kensington
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to Science Museum
    Walk to
    Science Museum
    Frankland Road
    290 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Old Street Station to Science Museum by Tube and bus

To get from Old Street Station to Science Museum in Kensington, take the 243 bus from Old Street Station (L) station to Kingsway / Holborn Station (M) station. Next, take the PICCADILLY Tube from Holborn station to South Kensington station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 46 min. The ride fare is £4.65.

46min£4.65
Walk to bus station
Bus - 243243
Tube - PICCADILLY
Walk to Science Museum
Leaves from Old Street Station (L)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Old Street Station (L)
    ID L
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 243243
    Wait for bus
    243
    Waterloo
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kingsway / Holborn Station (M)
    ID M
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Holborn
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Tube - PICCADILLY
    Wait for Tube
    PICCADILLY
    Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    South Kensington
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to Science Museum
    Walk to
    Science Museum
    Frankland Road
    290 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Old Street Station to Science Museum

The distance between Old Street Station, Kensington and Science Museum, Kensington is approximately 9.48 km, which can typically be travelled in 39 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Old Street Station to Science Museum by Tube, so no matter how you choose to travel in Kensington – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Old Street Station

Old Street Station is located at Old Street, Kensington and the nearest public transport station is Shoreditch Fire Station (K).

Tube stations close to Old Street Station:

  • Moorgate

Train stations close to Old Street Station:

  • Hoxton
  • Shoreditch High Street
  • Old Street

Bus stations close to Old Street Station:

  • Shoreditch Fire Station (K)
  • Old Street Station (L)
  • Great Eastern Street (YA)

Public transport stations close to Science Museum, Kensington

Science Museum is located at Frankland Road, Kensington and the nearest public transport station is Natural History Museum / Cromwell Road (GT).

Tube stations close to Science Museum:

  • South Kensington
  • Gloucester Road
  • Knightsbridge

Bus stations close to Science Museum:

  • Natural History Museum / Cromwell Road (GT)
  • Prince Consort Road / Imperial College (RW)
  • Prince Consort Road (RZ)

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From Old Street Station to Science Museum by Tube and bus

To get from Old Street Station to Science Museum in Kensington, take the 243 bus from Old Street Station (L) station to Kingsway / Holborn Station (M) station. Next, take the PICCADILLY Tube from Holborn station to South Kensington station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 46 min. The ride fare is £4.65.

46min£4.65
Walk to bus station
Bus - 243243
Tube - PICCADILLY
Walk to Science Museum
Leaves from Old Street Station (L)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Old Street Station (L)
    ID L
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 243243
    Wait for bus
    243
    Waterloo
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kingsway / Holborn Station (M)
    ID M
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Holborn
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Tube - PICCADILLY
    Wait for Tube
    PICCADILLY
    Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    South Kensington
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to Science Museum
    Walk to
    Science Museum
    Frankland Road
    290 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Old Street Station to Science Museum?

    The fastest way takes 39 minutes, using Tube line NORTHERN, Tube line PICCADILLY.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Old Street Station to Science Museum?

    The alternative route takes 46 minutes, using Bus line 243, Tube line PICCADILLY.

  • Is there a direct Tube between Old Street Station and Science Museum?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 Tube lines in total. The total travelling time is 39 min.

  • Which Tube line goes from Old Street Station to Science Museum?

    The NORTHERN Tube line goes from Old Street station near Old Street Station in Shoreditch to Edgware station. From there you’ll have to take one Tube line till Edgware station near Science Museum in Kensington.

  • How long does it take to travel from Old Street Station to Science Museum by Tube?

    The total travel time between Old Street Station in Shoreditch and Science Museum in Kensington by Tube is about 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the Tube near Old Street Station to get to Science Museum?

    Get on the NORTHERN Tube from the Old Street station near Old Street Station in Shoreditch.

  • Where do I get off the Tube when travelling between Old Street Station and Science Museum?

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

  • When is the first train from Old Street Station to Science Museum?

    The first train from Old Street Station in Shoreditch to Science Museum in Kensington is Elizabeth. It leaves the Liverpool Street station at 00:24.

  • When is the first Tube from Old Street Station to Science Museum?

    The first Tube from Old Street Station in Shoreditch to Science Museum in Kensington is District. It leaves the Mansion House station at 00:31.

  • How much is the Tube fare from Old Street Station to Science Museum?

    The ride from Old Street Station to Science Museum costs £2.90.

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