What is the cheapest way to get from Islington to Kensington?

The cheapest way to get from Islington to Kensington is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 20 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Islington to Kensington?

The fastest way to get from Islington to Kensington is to train which takes 10 min and costs £2 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Islington and Kensington?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from High Holborn and arriving at Notting Hill Gate /Hillgate St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.

Is there a direct train between Islington and Kensington?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Farringdon Without and arriving at London Paddington. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

How far is it from Islington to Kensington?

The distance between Islington and Kensington is 4 miles. The road distance is 6 miles.

How do I travel from Islington to Kensington without a car?

The best way to get from Islington to Kensington without a car is to train which takes 10 min and costs £2 - £8.

How long does it take to get from Islington to Kensington?

The train from Farringdon Without to London Paddington takes 10 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Islington to Kensington bus from?

Islington to Kensington bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from High Holborn station.

Where do I catch the Islington to Kensington train from?

Islington to Kensington train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Farringdon Without station.

Train or bus from Islington to Kensington?

The best way to get from Islington to Kensington is to train which takes 10 min and costs £2 - £8. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £19 and takes 27 min.

Where does the Islington to Kensington bus arrive?

Islington to Kensington bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Notting Hill Gate /Hillgate St station.

Where does the Islington to Kensington train arrive?

Islington to Kensington train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Islington to Kensington?

Yes, the driving distance between Islington to Kensington is 6 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Islington to Kensington.

How do I get a train ticket from Islington to Kensington?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Islington to Kensington?

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Islington to Kensington - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, car, and foot

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There are 6 ways to get from Islington to Kensington by train, bus, taxi, car, foot, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Farringdon Without to London Paddingtontrain Elizabeth
10 min
£2–8
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from High Holborn to Notting Hill Gate /Hillgate Stbus N207
27 min
£1–19
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Islington to Kensingtontaxi 5.9 mi
20 min
£28–35
Drive 5.9 mi
1. Drive from Islington to Kensingtoncar 5.9 mi
20 min
£2–3
Walk
1. Take the foot from Islington to Kensingtonwalk 5.4 mi
1h 44m
Subway
1. Take the subway from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Earl's Court stationsubway Piccadilly
20 min
£5–18

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Distance: 3.5 mi
Duration: 10 min

What companies run services between Islington, England and Kensington, England?

Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Farringdon Without to London Paddington every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2–5 and the journey takes 10 min. London Overground also services this route every 20 minutes. Alternatively, Abellio London operates a bus from High Holborn to Notting Hill Gate /Hillgate St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 27 min. Five other operators also service this route.

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