What is the cheapest way to get from Kensington to British Library?

The cheapest way to get from Kensington to British Library is to line 27 bus which costs £2 and takes 49 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Kensington to British Library?

The fastest way to get from Kensington to British Library is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs £24 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Kensington and British Library?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Phillimore Gardens and arriving at Robert Street Euston. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 38 min.

Is there a direct train between Kensington and British Library?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Earl's Court station station and arriving at King's Cross St. Pancras station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22 min.

How far is it from Kensington to British Library?

The distance between Kensington and British Library is 5 miles.

How do I travel from Kensington to British Library without a car?

The best way to get from Kensington to British Library without a car is to subway via Edgware Road which takes 19 min and costs £4 - £7.

How long does it take to get from Kensington to British Library?

It takes approximately 19 min to get from Kensington to British Library, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kensington to British Library bus from?

Kensington to British Library bus services, operated by Transport UK London Bus, depart from Phillimore Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Kensington to British Library train from?

Kensington to British Library train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from High Street Kensington station.

Where does the Kensington to British Library bus arrive?

Kensington to British Library bus services, operated by Transport UK London Bus, arrive at Robert Street Euston station.

Where does the Kensington to British Library train arrive?

Kensington to British Library train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Edgware Road station.

Where can I stay near British Library?

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Kensington to British Library - 6 ways to travel via subway, and line 27 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Kensington to British Library by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Subway via Edgware Road
best
1. Take the subway from High Street Kensington station to Edgware Roadsubway District / ...
2. Take the subway from Edgware Road to King's Cross St. Pancras stationsubway Hammersmith & City / ...
19 min
£4–6
Line 27 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Phillimore Gardens to Robert Street Eustonbus 27 / ...
49 min
£2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kensington to British Librarytaxi 4.4 mi
14 min
£24–29
Walk
1. Take the walk from Kensington to British Librarywalk 4 mi
1h 17m
Subway
1. Take the subway from Earl's Court station to King's Cross St. Pancras stationsubway Piccadilly
26 min
£3
Subway #2
1. Take the subway from Earl's Court station to Russell Square stationsubway Piccadilly
27 min
£3

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Distance: 4.6 mi
Duration: 19 min

What companies run services between Kensington, England and British Library, England?

You can take a subway from High Street Kensington station to British Library via Edgware Road, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and St Pancras International Station in around 19 min. Alternatively, Transport UK London Bus operates a bus from Phillimore Gardens to Robert Street Euston every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 38 min.

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