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How to get fromElephant & Castle Station to Kensingtonby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Elephant & Castle Station to Kensington by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Elephant & Castle station to Paddington stationsubway subway Bakerloo
    23 min
    £4–16

  2. Line 360 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / Newington Causeway to South Kensington Stn / Old Brompton Rdbus bus 360
    52 min
    £1–29

  3. Line 148 bus

    1. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle Station to Notting Hill Gate Stationbus bus 148
    47 min
    £2

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Elephant & Castle Station to Kensingtontaxi taxi 5.1 mi
    17 min
    £50–65

  5. Drive 5.1 mi

    1. Drive from Elephant & Castle Station to Kensingtoncar car 5.1 mi
    17 min
    £2

  6. Line 148 bus via Holland Park

    1. Take the bus from Heygate Street to Holland Parkbus bus 148
    49 min
    £2

Elephant & Castle Station to Kensington by foot and subway

Calendar3818Weekly Services
Duration23 minAverage Duration
Ticket£4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4.9 mi
  • Duration: 23 min

What companies run services between Elephant & Castle Station, Greater London, England and Kensington, England?

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Elephant & Castle station to Paddington station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £4–16 and the journey takes 18 min. Alternatively, First Bus London operates a bus from Elephant & Castle Station to Notting Hill Gate Station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 43 min.

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