What is the cheapest way to get from Barking to Kensington?

The cheapest way to get from Barking to Kensington is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 38 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Barking to Kensington?

The fastest way to get from Barking to Kensington is to taxi which takes 38 min and costs £60 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Barking and Kensington?

No, there is no direct bus from Barking to Kensington. However, there are services departing from Barking Town Centre and arriving at The Design Museum via Regent Street / St James's. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.

Is there a direct ferry between Barking and Kensington?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Barking Riverside Pier and arriving at Battersea Power Station Pier station. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Barking and Kensington?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Barking station station and arriving at Earl's Court station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 47 min.

How far is it from Barking to Kensington?

The distance between Barking and Kensington is 14 miles. The road distance is 14.4 miles.

How do I travel from Barking to Kensington without a car?

The best way to get from Barking to Kensington without a car is to subway which takes 47 min and costs £12 - £45.

How long does it take to get from Barking to Kensington?

The subway from Barking station to Earl's Court station takes 47 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Barking to Kensington bus from?

Barking to Kensington bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Barking Town Centre station.

Where do I catch the Barking to Kensington train from?

Barking to Kensington train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Barking station.

Where does the Barking to Kensington bus arrive?

Barking to Kensington bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Regent Street / St James's station.

Where does the Barking to Kensington train arrive?

Barking to Kensington train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Earl's Court station.

Can I drive from Barking to Kensington?

Yes, the driving distance between Barking to Kensington is 14 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Barking to Kensington.

How do I get a train ticket from Barking to Kensington?

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Barking to Kensington - 5 ways to travel via subway, bus, line 9 bus, and ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Barking to Kensington by subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Barking station to Earl's Court stationsubway District
47 min
£12–45
Bus, line 9 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Barking Town Centre to Regent Street / St James'sbus N15
2. Take the bus from Regent Street / St James's to The Design Museumbus N9 / ...
1h 33m
£4–62
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Barking Riverside Pier to Battersea Power Station Pierferry Rb1 / ...
1h 36m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Barking to Kensingtontaxi 14.3 mi
38 min
£60–75
Drive 14.3 mi
1. Drive from Barking to Kensingtoncar 14.3 mi
38 min
£4–5

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Distance: 13.6 mi
Duration: 47 min

What companies run services between Barking, England and Kensington, England?

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Barking station to Earl's Court station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £12–45 and the journey takes 47 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barking Town Centre to The Design Museum via Regent Street / St James's in around 1h 33m.

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