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Trip Overview

The average bus between Islington and Chelsea takes 31 min and the fastest bus takes 12 min. The bus runs at least 32 times per hour from Islington to Chelsea. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

31 min
Duration
4 mi
Distance
£3
Average price
Every 5 minutes
Frequency

Islington to Chelsea bus times

Buses run every 5 minutes between Islington and Chelsea. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Islington is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Chelsea at 12:17 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 31 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    bus bus 13 min • Direct
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    bus bus 24 min • Direct
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    bus bus 24 min • Direct
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    bus bus 31 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    bus bus 24 min • Direct
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    bus bus 13 min • Direct
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    bus bus 16 min • Direct
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    bus bus 28 min • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    bus bus 25 min • Direct
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    bus bus 16 min • Direct
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    bus bus 28 min • Direct
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    bus bus 14 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Islington to Chelsea? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 3.5 mi
  • Duration: 31 min

What companies run services between Islington, England and Chelsea, England?

Go Ahead London operates a bus from British Museum to Royal Brompton Hosp / Royal Marsden Hosp every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £1–20 and the journey takes 36 min. Six other operators also service this route.

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