Find Your Way to the London Transport Museum
Address & Directions to the London Transport Museum
Planning your visit to the London Transport Museum? Located in the heart of Covent Garden, the museum offers an engaging journey through the history of London’s transport system. Whether you’re coming by public transport, car, or even by bicycle, getting to the museum is easy.
Getting Here by Underground
The museum is conveniently located in the heart of London and is easily accessible via several Underground stations:
Covent Garden Station: Just a 2-minute walk from the museum entrance.
Piccadilly Line
Exit onto James Street; the museum is directly ahead.
Leicester Square Station: Approximately a 4-minute walk.
Piccadilly and Northern Lines
Follow signs to the West End and Covent Garden.
Holborn Station: About a 5-minute walk.
Central and Piccadilly Lines
Exit onto Kingsway and head west towards Covent Garden.
Charing Cross Station: Approximately a 7-minute walk.
Bakerloo and Northern Lines
Follow signs to the Strand and Covent Garden.
Getting Here by Bus
Several bus routes serve the Covent Garden area, with stops located around the perimeter of the Piazza:
Aldwych: Routes 11, 15, 26, 76, 172, 243, 341, 388, 521
Alight at Aldwych and walk towards the Piazza.
Strand: Routes 1, 4, 6, 9, 13, 23, 59, 68, 76, 87, 91, 139, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 243, 341
Alight at Strand and walk towards Covent Garden.
Getting Here by Car
While the museum is centrally located, parking in Covent Garden is limited and can be expensive. If you choose to drive, consider using nearby parking facilities:
Q-Park Covent Garden: Located on Parker Street, approximately a 5-minute walk to the museum.
NCP Car Park: Located on Drury Lane, about a 7-minute walk to the museum.
Getting Here by Bicycle
Covent Garden is bicycle-friendly, with several docking stations for Santander Cycles (London’s bike-sharing scheme) nearby:
Drury Lane: Near the junction with Long Acre.
St. Martin’s Lane: Near the junction with Long Acre.
The museum is also accessible via the Quietway 1 cycle route, which passes through Covent Garden.