Getting here
Where to find us
Getting here
To plan your journey to the Museum, we recommend using TfL’s Journey Planner or downloading the TfL Go app.
You can find out more about accessibility at the Museum and guidance on planning your trip on our Accessibility page.
By Bicycle
Did you know that Covent Garden is only a 15 minute bike ride from Hyde Park, 5 minute cycle from Waterloo, 15 minutes from Kings Cross, 20 minutes from Hoxton Square, 30 minutes from Victoria Park, 30 minutes from Clapham Common or 30 minutes from Fulham?
There are bike racks located nearby in Southampton Street and Bow Street, and a few minutes walk from the Museum on the corner of Russell Street and Wellington Street. A full list of cycle parking locations across Westminster can be found on the Westminster Cycling Campaign website.
By Cycle Hire
You can also get here easily using Santander Cycle Hire. The nearest Docking Stations are available behind the Museum on Tavistock Street, and a short walk from the Museum on Wellington Street or Southampton Street.
By Bus
By Bus
The closest bus stops to the Museum are Savoy Street, Southampton Street / Covent Garden, Lancaster Place and Aldywch.
TfL’s Hopper fare lets you make unlimited pay as you go bus and tram journeys within one hour of first touching in for a fixed fee.
By Underground
By Underground
The closest Underground stations to the Museum are Covent Garden (2 minutes walk away), Leicester Square (4 minutes), Holborn (5 minutes), Charing Cross (7 minutes) and Embankment (8 minutes). These stations are not step-free.
The closest step-free Underground stations are Tottenham Court Road (12 minutes), Westminster (18 minutes) City Thameslink (19 minutes) and Green Park (22 minutes).
By Rail
By Rail
The closest railway stations to the Museum are Charing Cross (8 minutes walk away) and Waterloo (17 minutes), which both have step-free access.
By Boat
By Boat
Embankment Pier is the closest pier to the museum (10 minutes walk away).
Save money with our joint ticket for London Transport Museum and Uber Boat by Thames Clippers.
By Coach
By Coach
There is very limited parking space for coaches: the nearest coach bays are on Victoria Embankment, SW1. Information about coach parking locations and prices can be found on Westminster City Council’s website.
By Car
By Car
There are a very limited number of parking spaces available near the Museum. Pay-to-park tariffs vary, with a maximum stay of around 4 hours.
You pay for these parking spaces using the RingGo parking app.
TfL Go App
Download the TfL Go travel app to help plan your journey around London.
Whether you want to get live updates on all bus, Tube, London Overground, DLR, Elizabeth line and tram lines, check walking and cycling routes, or plan a step-free accessible journey, TfL Go is the perfect travel app to have on the move.
Download the app for iOS on the App Store or for Android on Google Play.
Other things to know about your visit
Find out about our Annual Pass options to visit the Museum. Passes are valid for a year, and kids go free!
The London Transport Museum Shop is the perfect place to pick up your unique transport-related gifts. Every purchase helps support the Museum.
Head to the Museum's cafe bar, Canteen, for a delicious selection of hot and cold drinks, tasty sandwiches and mouth-watering treats.