London Transport Museum Entry Tickets in Covent Garden

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Meeting pointThe London Transport Museum entrance on Covent Garden Piazza

London Transport Museum Entry Tickets in Covent Garden

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Overview

This entry ticket opens the London Transport Museum in the Victorian Flower Market building at Covent Garden. Over two centuries of the city's buses, trams, trains and Underground are brought to life through real vehicles you can board, posters, maps and hands-on displays. Temporary exhibitions are included. It is an easy, self-guided visit for families, transport fans and anyone who wants a dry, engaging stop close to the West End, and the museum is wheelchair accessible.

Highlights

Entry to the London Transport Museum for the date you choose
Access to temporary exhibitions included
Board historic horse-drawn buses, trams and Tube carriages
See the poster art and maps that shaped the Underground's identity
Hands-on displays and simulators that children love
Set inside the Victorian Flower Market beside Covent Garden Piazza
Wheelchair accessible, a short walk from the theatres and shops of the West End

Full Description

The London Transport Museum in Covent Garden

The London Transport Museum occupies the iron-and-glass Flower Market building on the edge of Covent Garden Piazza, built in the 1870s and converted into a museum in 1980. The setting alone is worth the visit, with its light-filled hall and view over one of London's liveliest squares.

A London Transport Museum visit tells the story of how the city grew around its transport, from the first horse-drawn omnibuses to modern trains. Many people ask whether it is worth going without children, and the answer is yes, because the design, engineering and social history are fascinating for adults too.

Vintage buses, trams and Tube trains

The collection is arranged in chronological order, so you can follow London's changing transport from the early nineteenth century to today. You can climb aboard restored horse-drawn omnibuses, electric trams and red buses, and step inside Underground carriages from different eras.

A steam locomotive from the earliest Underground line shows how the first deep-level railways worked, and the museum explains how tunnelling, electrification and new stations made the city bigger. Staff and displays explain the details clearly, so no prior knowledge is needed. Clear labels and friendly staff make it easy to follow, even for first-time visitors who know little about railways.

Poster art, the Tube map and hands-on displays

London Transport was a great patron of graphic design. The museum's poster collection includes work by leading artists commissioned to encourage people to travel, and the story of Harry Beck's Tube map of 1933, a diagram that changed how cities present networks worldwide, is told clearly.

For families, the interactive zones let children try being a driver, use ticket machines and explore vehicle cabs, while a dedicated play area is aimed at younger children. Your ticket also gives access to temporary exhibitions, which change through the year and often focus on people and design.

Opening hours, getting there and time needed

For London Transport Museum opening hours, check your date in the booking panel, because times can change for events and holidays. Most visitors spend about two hours, and longer if they read every panel or bring children who love the simulators.

To reach the museum, use Covent Garden, Leicester Square, Embankment or Charing Cross stations, each a short walk away. It is a good rainy-day option that combines easily with a walk through Covent Garden, the Strand or a West End show. Nearby, the Piazza's street performers, shops and cafes make it easy to turn the visit into a full day out.

Itinerary

Arrival at Covent GardenEnter the museum from the Piazza with your e-ticket, and collect a plan of the galleries.
Early transport galleriesBoard horse-drawn buses and trams and learn how London grew; about 30 minutes.
Underground storyStep into Tube carriages and see the steam locomotive and tunnelling displays; about 30 minutes.
Poster art and the Tube mapEnjoy poster art and the design of the map; about 20 minutes.
Interactive zone and temporary exhibitionsTry the hands-on displays with children, then see the current exhibition before the shop.

What's included

Entrance ticket
Access to temporary exhibitions
Wheelchair-accessible

Not included

Guided tour
Transport to the museum
Food and drinks

Is this right for you?

Great for

History and culture lovers

Think twice if

You prefer short outings — this takes 1 days

Not suitable for

Visitors looking for a live guided tour, as this is a self-guided entry ticket
Guests who dislike crowds during school holidays and weekends
Travellers with very little time, as the collection deserves around two hours

Meeting point

There is no meeting point and no pickup. Go to the museum's entrance in Covent Garden Piazza at the date you booked, with your e-ticket on your phone. The nearest stations are Covent Garden, Leicester Square, Embankment and Charing Cross, each a short walk away.

Important information

Bring your e-ticket on a phone or printed; it is valid for the date chosen at booking.
The ticket includes access to temporary exhibitions.
Opening hours can change on public holidays and for special events; check the date in the booking panel.
The museum is wheelchair accessible; contact us before booking if you need particular help.
Some vehicles can be boarded, but a few older ones are display-only for safety.
Wear comfortable shoes; the galleries cover several levels.
Food and drinks are available in the museum's cafe but are not included.

Good to know

Frequently Asked Questions

Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.

How much does the London Transport Museum ticket cost?

The price depends on the visitor category and the date. The booking panel on this page shows the current price for each option, adult and child, before you pay.

What does the ticket include?

Your ticket includes entry to the London Transport Museum and access to temporary exhibitions. Food and drinks are not included.

Is hotel pickup included?

No. It is an entry ticket, so you make your own way to Covent Garden; it is easy by Tube or on foot from the West End.

How long does a visit to the museum take?

Most visitors spend around two hours. Families with young children who love the interactive areas may want longer.

Is the London Transport Museum good for children?

Yes, it is one of London's best museums for children, with vehicles to climb aboard, driving simulators and a play area for younger visitors.

What should I wear or bring?

Comfortable shoes and light layers, as the museum is indoors. Bring your e-ticket and a small bag.

Can I book for today or tomorrow?

Yes, if the date shows as available in the booking panel. Weekends and school holidays are busiest, so book ahead when you can.