You might be tempted by Euston Square or King’s Cross St. Pancras, but let’s be real: those are not your friends here. They’re like that mate who says they’ll meet you for dinner but shows up two hours late and says they “took a wrong turn.” The walk from those stations is 15 to 20 minutes, and you’ll be dodging traffic, lost delivery drivers, and the occasional pigeon with a death wish. It’s a hard pass from me.
Stick to the big three. Your feet will thank you, and your patience will remain intact—which is a minor miracle when dealing with the Tube.
The Final, Ultra-Helpful Tip
Here’s a secret that might save your entire trip: if you exit Tottenham Court Road via the Oxford Street exit (the one that smells vaguely of pretzels and questionable decisions), you’ll pop out right near the British Museum’s back entrance on Montague Place. This entrance is usually quieter and has a smaller queue—especially on busy days. It’s like finding a secret level in a video game, but with fewer goombas and more ancient Assyrian reliefs.
How long-forgotten British Museum Tube station hosted WWII air raid
Just look for the massive black iron gates near the Petrie Museum (which is also free, by the way, and full of tiny Egyptian treasures that are weirdly adorable). You’ll feel like a real London insider, and you can smugly walk past the long queue at the main doors. It’s a level of joy that rivals finding a seat on the Tube during rush hour. Impossible, but glorious.
