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How to get fromHampstead to Kensington Palaceby bus, subway, taxi, or foot

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There are 6 ways to get from Hampstead to Kensington Palace by bus, subway, taxi, or foot

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Fairfax Road to York House Place / Kensington High Stbus bus N31
    29 min
    £2–4

  2. Subway

    1. Take the subway from Hampstead station to Tottenham Court Road stationsubway subway Northern
    2. Take the subway from Tottenham Court Road station to Queensway Stationsubway subway Central
    30 min
    £5–21

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hampstead to Kensington Palacetaxi taxi 5.2 mi
    17 min
    £40–55

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Hampstead to Kensington Palacewalk walk 4.5 mi
    1h 27m

  5. Line 46 bus

    1. Take the bus from Hampstead Station to Paddington Stationbus bus 46
    54 min
    £2

  6. Line 46 bus, line 27 bus

    1. Take the bus from Hampstead Station to Bishop's Bridge / Paddington Stationbus bus 46
    2. Take the bus from Paddington Station / Eastbourne Terrace to York House Place / Kensington High Stbus bus N27 / ...
    1h 2m
    £4

Hampstead to Kensington Palace by bus and foot

Calendar336Weekly Services
Duration29 minAverage Duration
Ticket£2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4.3 mi
  • Duration: 29 min

What companies run services between Hampstead, England and Kensington Palace, England?

London Buses operates a bus from Fairfax Road to York House Place / Kensington High St hourly. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 22 min. Metroline Travel also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Hampstead station to Kensington Palace via Tottenham Court Road station and Queensway Station in around 30 min.

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