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 - £6.

Is there a direct bus between Islington and Kensington?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Russell Square Station station and arriving at South Kensington Station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 38 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 - £6.

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 Go Ahead London, depart from Russell Square 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 - £6. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £20 and takes 38 min.

Where does the Islington to Kensington bus arrive?

Islington to Kensington bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at South Kensington 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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Islington to Kensington - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, car, and foot

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There are 7 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
£2–6
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Russell Square Station to South Kensington Stationbus 14
38 min
£1–20
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Islington to Kensingtontaxi 5.9 mi
20 min
£30–40
Drive 5.9 mi
1. Drive from Islington to Kensingtoncar 5.9 mi
20 min
£2–3
Walk
1. Take the walk 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
19 min
£3
Line 38 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Islington Green to Victoria Bus Stationbus N38 / ...
2. Take the bus from Victoria Station to The Design Museumbus C1
1h 27m
£4–5

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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 £2–6 and the journey takes 10 min. London Overground also services this route every 20 minutes. Alternatively, Go Ahead London operates a bus from Russell Square Station to South Kensington Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £1–20 and the journey takes 38 min. Four other operators also service this route.

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