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Islington to Kensington buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Islington and Kensington takes 31 min and the fastest bus takes 13 min. The bus runs at least 18 times per hour from Islington to Kensington. 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 Kensington bus times

Buses run every 5 minutes between Islington and Kensington. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Islington is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Kensington at 12:23 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 Monday, November 2, 2026

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    bus bus 40 min • Direct
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    bus bus 48 min • Direct
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    bus bus 31 min • Direct
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    bus bus 40 min • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    bus bus 26 min • Direct
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    bus bus 24 min • Direct
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    bus bus 19 min • Direct
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    bus bus 30 min • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    bus bus 26 min • Direct
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    bus bus 24 min • Direct
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    bus bus 19 min • Direct
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    bus bus 30 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    bus bus 26 min • Direct
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    bus bus 24 min • Direct
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    bus bus 19 min • Direct
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    bus bus 30 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    bus bus 33 min • Direct
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    bus bus 24 min • Direct
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    bus bus 22 min • Direct
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    bus bus 24 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Islington to Kensington? 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 Kensington, England?

Go Ahead London operates a bus from Russell Square Station to South Kensington Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £1–20 and the journey takes 37 min. Five other operators also service this route.

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