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How to get to Twist Museum in London?

Where is Twist Museum located?

Address: 248 Oxford Street, London W1C 1DH, United Kingdom | Find on Maps

The Twist Museum is located in the heart of London on Oxford Street, one of the city’s busiest shopping and entertainment streets. It is surrounded by retail stores, cafés, and attractions and is very easy to reach via central London transport links.

Closest landmark: Oxford Circus Station — approximately 1 minute walk away, one of the main Underground interchanges in Central London.

Getting to Twist Museum by public transport

  • Travel time: 0–2 mins from Oxford Circus
  • Closest station: Oxford Circus Station
  • Timings: First trains from 5 am; last trains around midnight (varies by line)

Take the Bakerloo, Central, or Victoria Line to Oxford Circus. Exit onto Oxford Street and walk less than 1 minute east toward number 248. The museum is directly on Oxford Street, making it one of the easiest London attractions to reach by Tube.

  • Travel time: 5–15 mins from Central London
  • Closest stop: Oxford Circus Station / Oxford Street stops
  • Timings: Buses typically run from ~5:00am to ~11:30pm

Bus routes including 7, 8, 55, 73, 94, 98, 390, 453 all stop near Oxford Circus. Get off at Oxford Circus and walk along Oxford Street toward the museum. The entrance is just a short walk away on the main road.

  • Travel time: 10–20 mins from central rail hubs (e.g., King’s Cross / Paddington)
  • Closest station: Oxford Circus via Underground connection

Arrive at major London terminals like King’s Cross, Paddington, or Victoria, then transfer to the Tube and take the Central, Victoria, or Bakerloo Line directly to Oxford Circus. From there, it is a 1-minute walk to the Twist Museum on Oxford Street.

  • Travel time: 10–25 mins, depending on traffic, from Central London
  • Closest drop-off: Oxford Street (near Oxford Circus)
  • Timings: Available 24/7

Use services like Uber, Bolt, or black cabs in London. Ask for drop-off at Oxford Circus / 248 Oxford Street. From the drop-off point, the museum entrance is within a very short walking distance on Oxford Street.

Getting to Twist Museum by car

Driving route

  • Travel time: 15–40 mins from Central London (depending on traffic)
  • Distance: ~3–8 km from central London areas such as Oxford Circus
  • Peak traffic hours: 8–10 am, 5–7 pm
  • Routes: Fastest via A40 (Westway) and Marylebone Road toward Oxford Circus; alternative routes via Regent Street, depending on congestion
  • Congestion Charge: The museum is located within the London Congestion Charge zone

Driving to Twist Museum is straightforward but often slowed by central London traffic. Most routes funnel toward Oxford Circus via major roads such as the A40 and Marylebone Road, with final access via Oxford Street.

Parking facilities

There is no dedicated parking at Twist Museum due to its Oxford Street location. Visitors need to use the nearby public or commercial car parks within walking distance.

Nearby parking options:

  • Q-Park Oxford Street – approx. 5–8 min walk, central Oxford Street facility
  • Q-Park Cavendish Square – approx. 5–7 min walk, near Oxford Circus
  • NCP London Soho – approx. 10–12 min walk, multi-storey parking in the Soho area
  • Q-Park Park Lane – approx. 12–15 min walk, large central car park near Hyde Park

Parking is limited and expensive in this area, so public transport is generally the easier option for visiting Twist Museum.

Accessibility at Twist Museum

Finger pressing an elevator button to go up.

Twist Museum is wheelchair accessible with step-free entry and lift access available within the building. Most of the exhibition spaces are designed for easy movement, although a small number of installations include inclines that may be more challenging for some visitors.

  • Public transport: Most London buses serving Oxford Street are wheelchair accessible with low-floor entry and ramps. Oxford Circus Station is the nearest Tube station, with step-free access available at selected entrances and additional nearby accessible stations within central London.
  • Driving & parking: There is no on-site parking at Twist Museum. Accessible parking bays are available at nearby central London car parks, including Q-Park facilities, subject to availability and local regulations.
  • Entrance: The main entrance on Oxford Street is step-free from street level, allowing straightforward access for wheelchair users and visitors with reduced mobility.

Cycling / Walking to Twist Museum

  • Best for: Oxford Street shopping strolls, West End sightseeing, short central London walks
  • Travel time: Walk/ Cycle for 1-2 minutes
  • Distance: 100–300m from Oxford Circus Station

Walking to Twist Museum is extremely quick and straightforward from Oxford Circus Station, as the museum is located directly on Oxford Street. Exit the station and walk east along Oxford Street for less than a minute to reach number 248, passing busy retail stores and cafés along the way.

Cycling is also a fast option via nearby central London cycle lanes, with docking stations located around Oxford Circus and Regent Street, making it easy to access the museum from surrounding West End areas.

Compare your travel options

Mode of transportTravel time (approx. from Oxford Circus Station)Estimated costBest for

🚶 Walking

1–2 mins

£0

Fastest and most direct option

🚇 Tube (Underground)

5–15 mins (from nearby central stations)

£2–£5

Travelling from wider London areas

🚌 Bus

10–20 mins

£1.75–£3

Budget-friendly travel along Oxford Street routes

🚗 Car / Taxi

10–25 mins

£10–£30+

Comfort and door-to-door convenience (traffic dependent)

Frequently asked questions about getting to Twist Museum

The easiest way to reach Twist Museum is by the London Underground to Oxford Circus Station, followed by a 1–2 minute walk along Oxford Street. It is the most direct option for visitors coming from anywhere in central London.