What is the cheapest way to get from Wapping to British Museum?

The cheapest way to get from Wapping to British Museum is to bus via New Oxford Street / High Holborn which costs £2 and takes 21 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Wapping to British Museum?

The fastest way to get from Wapping to British Museum is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs £40 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Wapping and British Museum?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Aldgate and arriving at New Oxford Street / High Holborn. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Wapping and British Museum?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from London Bridge City Pier and arriving at Embankment Pier. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

Is there a direct train between Wapping and British Museum?

No, there is no direct train from Wapping to British Museum station. However, there are services departing from Wapping and arriving at Tottenham Court Road Station via Whitechapel Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26 min.

How far is it from Wapping to British Museum?

The distance between Wapping and British Museum is 2 miles.

How do I travel from Wapping to British Museum without a car?

The best way to get from Wapping to British Museum without a car is to bus via New Oxford Street / High Holborn which takes 21 min and costs £2.

How long does it take to get from Wapping to British Museum?

The bus from Aldgate to New Oxford Street / High Holborn takes 16 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Wapping to British Museum bus from?

Wapping to British Museum bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Aldgate station.

Where do I catch the Wapping to British Museum train from?

Wapping to British Museum train services, operated by London Overground, depart from Wapping station.

Train or bus from Wapping to British Museum?

The best way to get from Wapping to British Museum is to bus via New Oxford Street / High Holborn which takes 21 min and costs £2. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £3 - £8 and takes 26 min.

Where does the Wapping to British Museum bus arrive?

Wapping to British Museum bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at New Oxford Street / High Holborn station.

Where does the Wapping to British Museum train arrive?

Wapping to British Museum train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at Whitechapel station.

How do I get a train ticket from Wapping to British Museum?

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Wapping to British Museum - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Wapping to British Museum by bus, train, ferry, taxi, or foot

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Bus via New Oxford Street / High Holborn
best
1. Take the bus from Aldgate to New Oxford Street / High Holbornbus N25
21 min
£2
Line 188 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Drummond Road to Drury Lanebus 188
43 min
£1–25
Train
1. Take the train from Wapping to Whitechapeltrain West Croydon - Dalston Junction / ...
2. Take the train from Whitechapel Station to Tottenham Court Road Stationtrain Elizabeth
26 min
£3–7
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from London Bridge City Pier to Embankment Pierferry Rb1 / ...
36 min
£8–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Wapping to British Museumtaxi 3.9 mi
13 min
£40–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Aldgate East to Stephen Streetbus N253
1h 6m
£1–3
Walk
1. Take the walk from Wapping to British Museumwalk 3.5 mi
1h 8m

Wapping to British Museum by train and foot

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Distance: 2.5 mi
Duration: 21 min

What companies run services between Wapping, Greater London, England and British Museum, England?

Stagecoach London operates a bus from Aldgate to New Oxford Street / High Holborn every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 16 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wapping to British Museum via Whitechapel, Whitechapel Station, and Tottenham Court Road Station in around 26 min.

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