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How to get fromHackney to Kensingtonby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Hackney to Kensington by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Hackney Central to Kensington (Olympia)train train Stratford
    44 min
    £10–29

  2. Drive 8.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hackney to Kensingtoncar car 8.8 mi
    30 min
    £3–4

  3. Line 38 bus, line 9 bus

    1. Take the bus from Hackney Baths to Green Park Stationbus bus 38 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Green Park Station to The Design Museumbus bus N9 / ...
    1h 23m
    £4–5

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hackney to Kensingtontaxi taxi 8.8 mi
    30 min
    £120–150

Hackney to Kensington by train

Calendar504Weekly Trains
Duration44 minAverage Duration
Ticket£10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12.2 mi
  • Duration: 44 min

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

London Overground operates a train from Hackney Central to Kensington (Olympia) every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £10–29 and the journey takes 44 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hackney Baths to The Design Museum via Green Park Station in around 1h 23m.

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