London Transport Museum Tickets: General Admission

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London, England

Non-refundable

This ticket cannot be cancelled and is non-refundable

About this tour

Spend a couple of hours tracing how London has gotten around for the past 200 years, from horse-drawn omnibuses to the modern Underground. Your general admission ticket covers all the permanent galleries inside the old Covent Garden flower market, where you can climb aboard vintage buses and restored Tube carriages, try a driving simulator, and dig into the archive of posters and signage. The Global Poster Gallery and any temporary exhibitions running that day are included too.

Highlights

Climb aboard vintage buses and restored Tube carriages from different eras
Take the controls on a train driving simulator and other hands-on exhibits
Browse rare posters, signage, and artwork from the transport archives
Trace the growth of London's Underground, bus, and tram networks
See how transport shaped the city's engineering and daily life
See the roundel, Johnston typeface, and Harry Beck's 1933 Tube map that defined transit design worldwide
Walk through the galleries in chronological order, from 19th-century horse power down to the modern network

Places You Will Visit

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Included / Excluded

Access to all permanent galleries
Entry to any temporary exhibitions running that day
Access to the Global Poster Gallery
On-site activities included with general admission

Planning Your Visit to the London Transport Museum

The museum is laid out as a walk forward through time, so you start with the 19th century up on the top floor and work your way down toward today's network. Along the way you'll find horse-drawn omnibuses and early motorbuses, restored Routemaster buses, and original Tube carriages you can actually step inside. A good stretch of the space is devoted to the Underground's design legacy, including the roundel logo, the Johnston typeface, and Harry Beck's 1933 diagram-style Tube map. Interactive stations let you take the controls of a train simulator or design your own transport poster, which tends to be a hit with younger visitors. Most people spend somewhere around two hours here, though the full collection can easily fill 2.5 to 3 hours.

You'll find the museum right on Covent Garden Piazza, in the middle of one of London's busiest tourist districts, so it pairs well with the street performers, shops, and cafes nearby. Covent Garden Underground station (Piccadilly Line) is next door but has lift-only access and gets very crowded, so Leicester Square or Embankment, both a 5 to 10 minute walk away, are easier step-free options. The museum is open daily, generally 10:00 to 18:00 with last entry about an hour before closing, but hours shift around public holidays, school breaks, and special events, so check the official schedule before you go. There's no dress code, though comfortable shoes help since there's a fair bit of walking and standing. A cafe and gift shop round out the visit.

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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 sits right on Covent Garden Piazza in central London, inside the old Victorian flower-market building.

Do I need to book my tickets in advance?

You can buy admission at the door, but booking online ahead of time helps you lock in a time slot and skip the ticket queue.

Is the museum accessible for wheelchair users?

Yes. The museum has lifts and ramps throughout. Note that the adjacent Covent Garden Tube station is lift-only, so Leicester Square or Embankment are easier step-free options.

How long does a typical visit take?

Plan on roughly 2 to 3 hours to work through the vehicles, galleries, and interactive exhibits at a comfortable pace.

Are there facilities for food and drink inside the museum?

Yes, there's an on-site cafe serving refreshments, snacks, and light meals.

Can I take photos inside the museum?

Photography for personal use is fine. Just be considerate of other visitors and watch for any signs about flash.

Is there a gift shop at the museum?

Yes, the shop carries a wide range of transport-themed souvenirs, books, and gifts.

What is the London Transport Museum known for?

It tells the story of how London has moved around for two centuries, from horse-drawn omnibuses and trams to today's Underground, with a hands-on, vehicle-heavy collection you can climb aboard.

Is the London Transport Museum good for families?

It works well for families thanks to all the vehicles you can board and the interactive exhibits, but there's plenty of design and engineering history for adults too.

Why is the Underground's design history a big part of the museum?

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