London Transport Museum Entry Ticket, Covent Garden

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London, England

Non-refundable

This ticket cannot be cancelled and is non-refundable

About this tour

Your ticket gets you into the London Transport Museum in Covent Garden, set inside a former Victorian flower market. The galleries run through 200 years of how London got around, from horse-drawn omnibuses to the Underground and the famous Tube map. You can climb aboard restored buses and Tube carriages, try driving simulators, and browse a deep archive of posters and signage. Admission also covers the galleries, and you get 10% off in the gift shop.

Highlights

Climb aboard historic buses and restored Tube carriages from different eras
Try the driving simulators and other hands-on interactive exhibits
Browse a deep archive of rare posters, signage, and transport artwork
Trace how London's Underground, bus, and tram networks grew over 200 years
See how transport engineering shaped the city and its daily life
Walk through reconstructed station platforms inside a former Victorian flower market
See where the roundel logo, Johnston typeface, and 1933 Tube map were born

Places You Will Visit

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Included / Excluded

General admission to the London Transport Museum
Access to all galleries
10% off in the gift shop

Visiting the Museum: Getting There, Hours, and What to Expect

The London Transport Museum sits right on Covent Garden Piazza, in the middle of one of the busiest parts of central London, so it pairs easily with the market, the street performers, and the shops and cafes nearby. The simplest way in is by Underground. Covent Garden station on the Piccadilly Line is next door but gets very crowded and is lift-only, so if you need step-free access, Leicester Square or Embankment are both a 5 to 10 minute walk and easier to use. Plenty of bus routes stop within a short walk of the entrance too.

The museum is generally open daily, roughly 10:00 to 18:00 with last entry about an hour before closing, though hours shift around public holidays, school breaks, and special events, so it's worth checking the official schedule before you go. There's no dress code, but wear comfortable shoes since you'll be on your feet moving between galleries, and a light layer helps as temperatures vary room to room. The layout runs chronologically, starting with 19th-century horse-drawn transport on the upper level and working down toward the modern network, so you broadly move forward in time as you go. Most people spend around two to three hours inside.

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Tue, Oct 27 62°F17°C 51°F10°C Rain 41%

Wed, Oct 28 59°F15°C 49°F10°C Rain 6%

Thu, Oct 29 57°F14°C 47°F8°C Rain 5%

Local time 12:54 AM, UTC+01:00

Available Days / Times

Monday : 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 16:30, 17:00
Tuesday : 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 16:30, 17:00
Wednesday : 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 16:30, 17:00
Thursday : 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 16:30, 17:00
Friday : 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 16:30, 17:00
Saturday : 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 16:30, 17:00
Sunday : 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 16:30, 17:00

Last updated: Oct 22, 2026

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FAQs

Where is the London Transport Museum located?

It's on Covent Garden Piazza in central London, inside a former Victorian flower-market building. The nearest Tube is Covent Garden on the Piccadilly Line.

Do I need to book my tickets in advance?

Booking your entry ticket online ahead of time is recommended to lock in a time slot and skip the ticket line, though it isn't strictly required.

Is the museum accessible for wheelchair users?

Yes. The galleries have lifts and ramps throughout. Note that Covent Garden Tube station is lift-only, so for step-free arrival, Leicester Square or Embankment are easier options.

How long does a typical visit take?

Plan on around two to three hours to work through the vehicles, interactive displays, and the poster and signage archive.

Are there facilities for food and drink inside the museum?

Yes, there's a cafe on site for drinks, snacks, and light meals during your visit.

Can I take photos inside the museum?

Personal photography is generally fine. Just be considerate of other visitors and follow any signage about flash in specific areas.

Is there a gift shop at the museum?

Yes, and your ticket includes 10% off there. It carries transport-themed souvenirs, books, and gifts.

What was developed at the London Transport Museum's subject matter that shaped transit worldwide?

London's transport identity set a global standard: the roundel logo, the Johnston typeface, and Harry Beck's 1933 diagram-style Tube map all came out of this system and have influenced transit design around the world.

Is the London Transport Museum good for families?

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