There are 6 ways to get from Wanstead to British Library by subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Subway, bus
best- Take the subway from Wanstead Station to Holborn stationsubway Central
- Take the bus from Holborn Station to Upper Woburn Place/Euston Roadbus 1 / ...
36 min£9–27Drive 8.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wanstead to British Librarycar 8.8 mi
24 min£3–4Subway, line 205 bus
- Take the subway from Wanstead Station to Liverpool Street stationsubway Central
- Take the bus from Liverpool Street Station to British Librarybus N205 / ...
45 min£9–21Taxi
- Take the taxi from Wanstead to British Librarytaxi 8.8 mi
24 min£120–150Subway
- Take the subway from Wanstead Station to Holborn stationsubway Central
41 min£7–22Bus, line 205 bus
- Take the bus from Wanstead Station to Shoreditch High Street Stationbus N8
- Take the bus from Curtain Road to British Librarybus N205 / ...
1h 2m£6
Wanstead to British Library by subway, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wanstead to British Library is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 24 min.
The fastest way to get from Wanstead to British Library is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs £120 - £150.
No, there is no direct bus from Wanstead station to British Library. However, there are services departing from Wanstead Station and arriving at British Library via Curtain Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wanstead Station station and arriving at Holborn station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.
The distance between Wanstead and British Library is 10 miles. The road distance is 8.8 miles.
The best way to get from Wanstead to British Library without a car is to subway and bus which takes 36 min and costs £8 - £27.
It takes approximately 36 min to get from Wanstead to British Library, including transfers.
Wanstead to British Library bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Wanstead Station.
Wanstead to British Library train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Wanstead Station.
Wanstead to British Library bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Shoreditch High Street Station.
What companies run services between Wanstead, England and British Library, England?
London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Wanstead Station to Holborn station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £7–22 and the journey takes 23 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wanstead Station to British Library via Shoreditch High Street Station and Curtain Road in around 1h 2m.
Rome2Rio's guide to London Underground (Tube)
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Wanstead Station to Holborn station
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–22
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
Subway from Wanstead Station to Liverpool Street station
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–18
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Holborn Station to Upper Woburn Place/Euston Road
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–5
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–5
- Phone
- +44 20 7788 8550
- customer.care@abellio.co.uk
- Website
- transportukbus.com
Bus from Holborn Station to Upper Woburn Place/Euston Road
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.transportukbus.com/
Bus from Liverpool Street Station to British Library
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
Bus from Wanstead Station to Shoreditch High Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
Bus from Curtain Road to British Library
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Estimated price
- £120–150
Taxi Near London
- Phone
- +4420 3740 3527
- Website
- taxinearlondon.co.uk
Stratford City Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5454
- Website
- stratfordcitycars.co.uk
Seven Fives
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5555
Eurolink Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 8888
- Website
- eurolinkcars.co.uk
London City Airport Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 1947
- Website
- londoncityairportcab.co.uk
Twelve Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3479 5700
- Website
- twelvetransfers.co.uk
Longbridge Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8507 7724
A to B Minicabs
- Phone
- +44 20 8594 9290
Haringey Minicabs Cars
- Phone
- +44 020 3051 7546
- Website
- haringeyminicabscars.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Wanstead to British Library train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Holborn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wanstead to British Library is 9 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Wanstead to British Library.
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