How to get from Balfron Tower to Science Museum by bus and tube?

By bus and tube

To get from Balfron Tower to Science Museum in Kensington, take the 309 bus from Glenkerry House station to Mile End Road (V) station. Next, take the DISTRICT tube from Stepney Green station to South Kensington station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The ride fare is £4.55.

56min£4.55
Walk to bus station
Bus - 309309
Tube - DISTRICT
Walk to Science Museum
Leaves from Glenkerry House

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Glenkerry House
    ID 3
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 309309
    Wait for bus
    309
    Bethnal Green, Bonner Road
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mile End Road (V)
    ID V
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to tube station
    Walk to tube station
    Stepney Green
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for tube
    DISTRICT
    Ealing Broadway
  • 6
    Ride to tube station
    Ride to tube station
    South Kensington
    24 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 D8 and DISTRICT

To get from Balfron Tower to Science Museum in Kensington, take the D8 bus from Andrew Street (Q) station to Bromley by Bow Station (BE) station. Next, take the DISTRICT tube from Bromley-By-Bow station to South Kensington station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The ride fare is £4.55.

57min£4.55
Walk to bus station
Bus - D8D8
Tube - DISTRICT
Walk to Science Museum
Leaves from Andrew Street (Q)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Andrew Street (Q)
    ID Q
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - D8D8
    Wait for bus
    D8
    Stratford
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bromley by Bow Station (BE)
    ID BE
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to tube station
    Walk to tube station
    Bromley-By-Bow
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for tube
    DISTRICT
    Richmond
  • 6
    Ride to tube station
    Ride to tube station
    South Kensington
    31 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 Balfron Tower to Science Museum

The distance between Balfron Tower, Kensington and Science Museum, Kensington is approximately 8.97 mi, which can typically be travelled in 56 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Balfron Tower 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 Balfron Tower

Balfron Tower is located at Blackwall Tunnel Northern Approach, Kensington and the nearest public transport station is Jolly's Green.

Bus stations close to Balfron Tower:

  • Jolly's Green
  • Glenkerry House
  • Blackwall Tunnel (D)

DLR stations close to Balfron Tower:

  • All Saints
  • Langdon Park
  • Blackwall

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 (K).

Tube stations close to Science Museum:

  • South Kensington
  • Gloucester Road
  • Knightsbridge

Bus stations close to Science Museum:

  • South Kensington Museums (K)
  • South Kensington Museums (L)
  • Natural History Museum / Cromwell Road (H)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and tube via D8 and DISTRICT

To get from Balfron Tower to Science Museum in Kensington, take the D8 bus from Andrew Street (Q) station to Bromley by Bow Station (BE) station. Next, take the DISTRICT tube from Bromley-By-Bow station to South Kensington station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The ride fare is £4.55.

57min£4.55
Walk to bus station
Bus - D8D8
Tube - DISTRICT
Walk to Science Museum
Leaves from Andrew Street (Q)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Andrew Street (Q)
    ID Q
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - D8D8
    Wait for bus
    D8
    Stratford
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bromley by Bow Station (BE)
    ID BE
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to tube station
    Walk to tube station
    Bromley-By-Bow
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for tube
    DISTRICT
    Richmond
  • 6
    Ride to tube station
    Ride to tube station
    South Kensington
    31 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 Balfron Tower to Science Museum?

    The fastest way takes 56 minutes, using Bus line 309, Bus line DISTRICT.

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

    The alternative route takes 57 minutes, using Bus line D8, Bus line DISTRICT.

  • Is there a direct bus between Balfron Tower and Science Museum?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one tube line in total. The total travelling time is 56 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Balfron Tower to Science Museum?

    The 309 bus line goes from Glenkerry House station near Balfron Tower in Poplar to Bethnal Green, Bonner Road 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 Balfron Tower to Science Museum by bus and tube?

    The total travel time between Balfron Tower in Poplar and Science Museum in Kensington by bus and tube is about 56 min.

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

    Get on the 309 bus from the Glenkerry House stop near Balfron Tower in Poplar.

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

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

  • When is the last train from Balfron Tower to Science Museum?

    The last train from Balfron Tower in Poplar to Science Museum in Kensington is the Elizabeth line. It leaves the Canary Wharf station at 01:09.

  • When is the last tube from Balfron Tower to Science Museum?

    The last tube from Balfron Tower in Poplar to Science Museum in Kensington is the District line. It leaves the Bromley-By-Bow station at 00:38.

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

    The ride from Balfron Tower to Science Museum costs £4.55.

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