Travel

The main entrance to the Library is 96 Euston Road, London, NW1 2DB.

By Air

London is served by multiple international airports, which in turn have road and rail connections to central London and the British Library.

• London Heathrow (LHR): onward travel to the British Library via the Picadilly line to King's Cross St. Pancras, or via the Heathrow Express train to Paddington and thereafter the Cirle or Hammersmith and City lines to King's Cross St. Pancras.
• London Gatwick (LGW): onward travel to the British Library by train to London Bridge and thereafter the Northern line (Bank branch) to King's Cross St. Pancras, or via the Gatwick Express train to Victoria and thereafter the Victoria line to King's Cross St. Pancras.
• London City (LCY): onward travel to the British Library by the Docklands Light Railway to Bank and thereafter the Northern line (Bank branch) to King's Cross St. Pancras.
• London Luton (LTN): onward travel to the British Library by the train to King's Cross St. Pancras.

By Train

The nearest mainline train stations are King's Cross and St Pancras International and Euston

By London Underground

The nearest London Underground stations are King's Cross St. Pancras, Euston, and Euston Square

By Bus

Many services: including 10, 30, 59, 63, 73 and 91

By Car

There is no on-site parking at the British Library.

The nearest car park is the NCP in Judd Street, 10 minutes' walk away.

Metered parking (08:30–18:30) is available on Ossulston Street (3 spaces only).

By Bicycle

There are covered and uncovered areas for bicycles. The best approach from central London is via Tavistock Place and Cartwright Gardens.

Transport for London cycle route planner

Route Planner

Transport for London: Journey Planner