By Car
From the West: Take the A4 towards central London, following signs for Trafalgar Square. Turn onto the Strand (A4) and continue until you reach Somerset House on the left-hand side.
From the East: Approach via the A11 or A13, following signs for the City of London. Merge onto the A4 towards Trafalgar Square and continue on the Strand until you see Somerset House on your right.
By Train
From London Waterloo: It’s just a 10-minute walk to the gallery. Exit the station and cross the Waterloo Bridge towards the Strand. Somerset House is located on your right just after you cross the bridge.
From London Charing Cross: It’s only a 5-minute walk from Charing Cross Station. Exit the station onto the Strand and head east. Somerset House is located on your left-hand side.
From London Blackfriars: A pleasant 15-minute walk along the Thames will take you to the gallery. Exit the station, head west along Victoria Embankment, and then turn right onto Waterloo Bridge. Somerset House is on your left before you cross the river.
By Bus
From Trafalgar Square or Covent Garden: Take buses 6, 9, 11, 15, 87, or 176, which all stop near Somerset House. The stop you’ll need is "Aldwych/Somerset House," located directly in front of the gallery.
From Waterloo Station: Buses 59, 68, or 168 will take you across Waterloo Bridge. Get off at the "Aldwych/Somerset House" stop.
From other parts of London: The Strand and Aldwych are well-served by numerous bus routes, making it easy to reach the gallery from most areas of the city. Simply check for the best route depending on your starting point.
