What is the cheapest way to get from Kensington to Big Ben?

The cheapest way to get from Kensington to Big Ben is to line 148 bus which costs £2 and takes 41 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Kensington to Big Ben?

The fastest way to get from Kensington to Big Ben is to subway which takes 10 min and costs £2 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Kensington and Big Ben?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hammersmith Bus Station station and arriving at Westminster Station / Parliament Square station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 32 min.

Is there a direct train between Kensington and Big Ben?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gloucester Road station station and arriving at Westminster station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

How far is it from Kensington to Big Ben?

The distance between Kensington and Big Ben is 3 miles.

How do I travel from Kensington to Big Ben without a car?

The best way to get from Kensington to Big Ben without a car is to subway which takes 10 min and costs £2 - £9.

How long does it take to get from Kensington to Big Ben?

The subway from Gloucester Road station to Westminster station takes 8 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Kensington to Big Ben bus from?

Kensington to Big Ben bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Hammersmith Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Kensington to Big Ben train from?

Kensington to Big Ben train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Gloucester Road station.

Where does the Kensington to Big Ben bus arrive?

Kensington to Big Ben bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Westminster Station / Parliament Square.

Where does the Kensington to Big Ben train arrive?

Kensington to Big Ben train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Westminster station.

Where can I stay near Big Ben?

There are 21994+ hotels available in Big Ben.

Can I share a ride from Kensington to Big Ben?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kensington and Big Ben. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Kensington to Big Ben - 6 ways to travel via subway, bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 6 ways to get from Kensington to Big Ben by subway, bus, taxi, foot, or rideshare

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Gloucester Road station to Westminster stationsubway Circle / ...
10 min
£2–9
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hammersmith Bus Station to Westminster Station / Parliament Squarebus N11
34 min
£1–35
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kensington to Big Bentaxi 3.4 mi
11 min
£35–45
Walk
1. Take the foot from Kensington to Big Benwalk 3.5 mi
1h 6m
Line 148 bus
1. Take the bus from Palace Gardens Terrace to St Thomas' Hospital / County Hallbus 148
41 min
£2
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Greater London to Londonrideshare 2.1 mi
29 min
£3

Kensington to Big Ben by subway and foot

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Distance: 2.8 mi
Duration: 10 min

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

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Gloucester Road station to Westminster station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2–9 and the journey takes 8 min. Alternatively, Go Ahead London operates a bus from Hammersmith Bus Station to Westminster Station / Parliament Square hourly. Tickets cost £1–35 and the journey takes 32 min.

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