What is the cheapest way to get from Charing Cross to Kensington?

The cheapest way to get from Charing Cross to Kensington is to subway which costs £3 and takes 14 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Kensington?

The fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Kensington is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs £21 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Charing Cross and Kensington?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dean Street / Chinatown and arriving at South Kensington Station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

Is there a direct train between Charing Cross and Kensington?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Embankment station station and arriving at Earl's Court station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

How far is it from Charing Cross to Kensington?

The distance between Charing Cross and Kensington is 4 miles.

How do I travel from Charing Cross to Kensington without a car?

The best way to get from Charing Cross to Kensington without a car is to subway which takes 14 min and costs £3.

How long does it take to get from Charing Cross to Kensington?

The subway from Embankment station to Earl's Court station takes 14 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Charing Cross to Kensington bus from?

Charing Cross to Kensington bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Dean Street / Chinatown station.

Where do I catch the Charing Cross to Kensington train from?

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

Where does the Charing Cross to Kensington bus arrive?

Charing Cross to Kensington bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at South Kensington Station.

Where does the Charing Cross to Kensington train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Kensington?

There are 20982+ hotels available in Kensington.

Charing Cross to Kensington - 4 ways to travel via subway, bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Charing Cross to Kensington by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Embankment station to Earl's Court stationsubway District
14 min
£3
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dean Street / Chinatown to South Kensington Stationbus 14
25 min
£1–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Charing Cross to Kensingtontaxi 3.6 mi
12 min
£21–26
Walk
1. Take the walk from Charing Cross to Kensingtonwalk 3.5 mi
1h 8m

Charing Cross to Kensington by bus

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Distance: 4.1 mi
Duration: 14 min

What companies run services between Charing Cross, Greater London, England and Kensington, England?

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Embankment station to Earl's Court station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 14 min. Alternatively, Go Ahead London operates a bus from Dean Street / Chinatown to South Kensington Station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £1–14 and the journey takes 25 min. Four other operators also service this route.

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