The British Museum (WHUC) by Air
The British Museum in London is easily accessible from London’s five main airports – London City Airport (LCY), London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , London Stanstead Airport (STD) and London Luton Airport (LTN) – via underground and mainline rail services. Choose an arrival airport below for information about travel options to the exhibition at the British Museum.
London City Airport (LCY)
London City Airport offers over 350 flights a day providing access to over 30 European destinations and New York JFK airport.
To and from the airport
London City Airport is ideally located in East London – home to Canary Wharf, ExCel London and the O2 arena. Getting to and from London City Airport is easy, whether by public transport, taxi or road.
General Information
For information about timetables, services and to book flights visit: www.londoncityairport.com
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Rail – Heathrow Express
Departing from London’s Paddington station every 15 minutes, Heathrow Express delivers an airline-style experience the moment you step through the doors. Onboard enjoy Express TV with up-to-date news and weather, as well as international and local information about destinations and attractions.
Take the Heathrow Express to Paddington station. From Paddington station take the Bakerloo London Underground line to Oxford Circus. At Oxford Circus change onto the Central line (eastbound) to Holborn.
Holborn Tube Station to the British Museum: 5 Minute Walk
Rail – Tube
All terminals at Heathrow Airport are served by the London Underground. Take the Piccadilly Line directly to Holborn Tube Station
Heathrow to Holborn, Average Journey Time: 55 Minutues
Holborn Tube Station to the British Museum: 5 Minute Walk
General Information
For more information about Heathrow visit: www.heathrowairport.com
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Rail – Gatwick Express & Tube
Take the Gatwick Express to Victoria Station. From Victoria Station take the Victoria Line to Oxford Circus, northbound. At Oxford Circus change onto the Central line (eastbound) to Holborn.
Gatwick to Holborn Approximate journey time: 60 minutes*
Holborn Tube Station to the British Museum: 5 Minute Walk
General Information
For more information about London Gatwick Airport visit: www.gatwickairport.com
London Stansted Airport (STD)
Rail – Stansted Express & Tube
Take the Stansted Express to Liverpool Street. At Liverpool Street change onto the Central Line (westbound) to Holborn.
Stansted to Holborn Approximate journey time: 60 minutes*
Holborn Tube Station to the British Museum: 5 Minute Walk
General information
For more information about Stansted airport call visit: www.stanstedairport.com
Luton Airport (LTN)
Rail – Train & Tube
Take the free shuttle bus to Luton Airport Parkway station to catch a train to Kings Cross St. Pancras. Change on to the Piccadilly line (southbound) to Holborn.
Luton to Holborn Approximate journey time: 60 minutes*
Holborn Tube Station to the British Museum: 5 Minute Walk
General information
For more information about Luton airport visit: www.london-luton.co.uk
*Please note all journey time are approximate and do not allow for waiting time or delays.
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