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How To Reach The National Gallery

Reaching The National Gallery, London, United Kingdom

The National Gallery is conveniently located in the heart of London at Trafalgar Square and is accessible through various modes of transportation.

By Tube

Charing Cross station (Northern and Bakerloo lines): Only a 2-minute walk away.
Leicester Square station (Northern and Piccadilly lines): Roughly a 3-minute walk.
Embankment station (District, Circle, Northern, and Bakerloo lines): Approximately a 7-minute walk.
Piccadilly Circus station (Piccadilly and Bakerloo lines): About a 6-minute walk.

By Bus

Several bus routes stop near the National Gallery. Buses 3, 6, 9, 12, 13, 15, 23, 24, 29, 88, 139, 159, and 453 will drop you within walking distance.

By Train

The nearest train stations are Charing Cross and Waterloo. From Charing Cross, it is just a short walk. From Waterloo, you can take the tube or bus, or enjoy a scenic walk across the Hungerford Bridge and through Whitehall.

By Bike

There are bicycle racks located on Orange Street for those who prefer to cycle to the gallery. The nearest Boris Bike docking station is on St Martin's Street by Trafalgar Square.

By Car

Driving is not recommended due to high congestion charges and limited parking. However, if necessary, the nearest car park is at Spring Gardens, Trafalgar Square. Remember to check the congestion charge zone and parking fees before your journey.

From London Airports

From Heathrow: Take the Piccadilly line directly to Leicester Square or transfer to the Northern line to Charing Cross.
From Gatwick: Take a Gatwick Express or other train service to Victoria Station, then the tube or bus to Trafalgar Square.
From Stansted: Take the Stansted Express to Liverpool Street Station, then the Central Line to Tottenham Court Road and transfer to the Northern line to Leicester Square.
From Luton: Take a train to St Pancras International, then the Piccadilly line to Leicester Square.
From London City Airport: Take the DLR to Bank Station, then the Northern line to Charing Cross.

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