What is the cheapest way to get from Great Scotland Yard to Kensington Palace?

The cheapest way to get from Great Scotland Yard to Kensington Palace is to line 9 bus which costs £2 and takes 38 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Great Scotland Yard to Kensington Palace?

The fastest way to get from Great Scotland Yard to Kensington Palace is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs £28 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Great Scotland Yard and Kensington Palace?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Trafalgar Square and arriving at Kensington Palace. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.

Is there a direct train between Great Scotland Yard and Kensington Palace?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Embankment station station and arriving at High Street Kensington station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

How far is it from Great Scotland Yard to Kensington Palace?

The distance between Great Scotland Yard and Kensington Palace is 4 miles.

How do I travel from Great Scotland Yard to Kensington Palace without a car?

The best way to get from Great Scotland Yard to Kensington Palace without a car is to subway via Tottenham Court Road station which takes 23 min and costs £2 - £10.

How long does it take to get from Great Scotland Yard to Kensington Palace?

It takes approximately 23 min to get from Great Scotland Yard to Kensington Palace, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Great Scotland Yard to Kensington Palace bus from?

Great Scotland Yard to Kensington Palace bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, depart from Trafalgar Square station.

Where do I catch the Great Scotland Yard to Kensington Palace train from?

Great Scotland Yard to Kensington Palace train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Charing Cross station.

Where does the Great Scotland Yard to Kensington Palace bus arrive?

Great Scotland Yard to Kensington Palace bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, arrive at Kensington Palace station.

Where does the Great Scotland Yard to Kensington Palace train arrive?

Great Scotland Yard to Kensington Palace train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Tottenham Court Road station.

Where can I stay near Kensington Palace?

There are 21911+ hotels available in Kensington Palace.

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There are 5 ways to get from Great Scotland Yard to Kensington Palace by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Subway via Tottenham Court Road station
best
1. Take the subway from Charing Cross station to Tottenham Court Road stationsubway Northern
2. Take the subway from Tottenham Court Road station to Queensway Stationsubway Central
23 min
£2–10
Line 9 bus
1. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square to Kensington Palacebus N9 / ...
38 min
£2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Great Scotland Yard to Kensington Palacetaxi 3.2 mi
11 min
£28–35
Walk
1. Take the walk from Great Scotland Yard to Kensington Palacewalk 3.1 mi
59 min
Subway
1. Take the subway from Embankment station to High Street Kensington stationsubway Circle
38 min
£3–12

Great Scotland Yard to Kensington Palace by foot and subway

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Distance: 3.7 mi
Duration: 23 min

What companies run services between Great Scotland Yard, England and Kensington Palace, England?

You can take a vehicle from Great Scotland Yard to Kensington Palace via Charing Cross station, Tottenham Court Road station, and Queensway Station in around 23 min. Alternatively, Metroline Travel operates a bus from Trafalgar Square to Kensington Palace every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 27 min.

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