How To Reach The British Museum (London) In 2026 - 2027

How to Reach The British Museum, London, United Kingdom

The British Museum, located in the heart of London, is accessible by various modes of transportation. Below are the details for reaching the museum via the most common means of transport.

By Tube

The nearest underground stations to The British Museum are:

• Tottenham Court Road (Central and Northern lines): about a 5-minute walk
• Holborn (Central and Piccadilly lines): about a 7-minute walk
• Russell Square (Piccadilly line): about a 10-minute walk
• Goodge Street (Northern line): about a 13-minute walk

By Bus

Numerous bus routes stop near The British Museum, including:

• Numbers 1, 8, 19, 25, 38, 55, 98 and 242 stop at New Oxford Street.
• Numbers 10, 14, 24, 29, 73, 134, and 390 stop at Tottenham Court Road, northbound and Gower Street, southbound.
• Numbers 59, 68, X68, 91, 168, and 188 stop on Southampton Row.

By Train

The following mainline train stations are within easy traveling distance:

• Euston, King's Cross and St Pancras International are all less than a 20-minute walk away.
• Charing Cross, London Bridge, and Waterloo are a short tube, bus, or taxi journey away.

By Bicycle

There are several Boris Bike docking stations nearby, including ones on:

• Gower Street
• Great Russell Street
• Montague Street
• Russell Square

By Car

It is worth noting that The British Museum is within the congestion charge zone. Parking is very limited and expensive, so public transport is recommended. There are some pay-and-display parking bays and disabled badge holder bays outside the museum on Great Russell Street.

Parking Facilities for Disabled Visitors

Disabled visitors can arrange to park within the museum grounds. To book a space, please telephone +44 (0)20 7323 8299.

Note: Always check for the latest travel updates or planned works that may affect your journey to The British Museum, particularly on weekends or public holidays.