What is the cheapest way to get from Central Station, London to Kensington?

The cheapest way to get from Central Station, London to Kensington is to bus which costs £2 and takes 22 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Central Station, London to Kensington?

The fastest way to get from Central Station, London to Kensington is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs £40 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Central Station, London and Kensington?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kings Cross / Caledonian Road and arriving at Paddington Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

Is there a direct train between Central Station, London and Kensington?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from King's Cross St. Pancras station station and arriving at Earl's Court station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

How far is it from Central Station, London to Kensington?

The distance between Central Station, London and Kensington is 3 miles.

How do I travel from Central Station, London to Kensington without a car?

The best way to get from Central Station, London to Kensington without a car is to bus which takes 22 min and costs £2.

How long does it take to get from Central Station, London to Kensington?

The bus from Kings Cross / Caledonian Road to Paddington Station takes 18 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Central Station, London to Kensington bus from?

Central Station, London to Kensington bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Kings Cross / Caledonian Road station.

Where do I catch the Central Station, London to Kensington train from?

Central Station, London to Kensington train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from King's Cross St. Pancras station.

Where does the Central Station, London to Kensington bus arrive?

Central Station, London to Kensington bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Paddington Station.

Where does the Central Station, London to Kensington train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Kensington?

There are 21897+ hotels available in Kensington.

Central Station, London to Kensington - 4 ways to travel via bus, and subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Central Station, London to Kensington by bus, subway, taxi, or foot

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Kings Cross / Caledonian Road to Paddington Stationbus N205
22 min
£2
Subway
1. Take the subway from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Earl's Court stationsubway Piccadilly
24 min
£4–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Central Station, London to Kensingtontaxi 5.1 mi
17 min
£40–50
Walk
1. Take the walk from Central Station, London to Kensingtonwalk 4.6 mi
1h 28m

Central Station, London to Kensington by foot and subway

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Distance: 3 mi
Duration: 22 min

What companies run services between Central Station, London, England and Kensington, England?

Stagecoach London operates a bus from Kings Cross / Caledonian Road to Paddington Station hourly. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 18 min. Alternatively, London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Earl's Court station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £4–16 and the journey takes 20 min.

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