What is the cheapest way to get from Kensington to Buckingham Palace?

The cheapest way to get from Kensington to Buckingham Palace is to bus which costs £1 - £2 and takes 24 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Kensington to Buckingham Palace?

The fastest way to get from Kensington to Buckingham Palace is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs £26 - £32.

Is there a direct bus between Kensington and Buckingham Palace?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Palace Gate and arriving at Wilton Street. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

Is there a direct train between Kensington and Buckingham Palace?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from High Street Kensington station station and arriving at Victoria station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

How far is it from Kensington to Buckingham Palace?

The distance between Kensington and Buckingham Palace is 3 miles.

How do I travel from Kensington to Buckingham Palace without a car?

The best way to get from Kensington to Buckingham Palace without a car is to subway which takes 13 min and costs £2 - £8.

How long does it take to get from Kensington to Buckingham Palace?

The subway from High Street Kensington station to Victoria station takes 7 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Kensington to Buckingham Palace bus from?

Kensington to Buckingham Palace bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, depart from Palace Gate station.

Where do I catch the Kensington to Buckingham Palace train from?

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

Where does the Kensington to Buckingham Palace bus arrive?

Kensington to Buckingham Palace bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, arrive at Wilton Street station.

Where does the Kensington to Buckingham Palace train arrive?

Kensington to Buckingham Palace train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Victoria station.

Where can I stay near Buckingham Palace?

There are 21916+ hotels available in Buckingham Palace.

Kensington to Buckingham Palace - 7 ways to travel via subway, bus, and taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Kensington to Buckingham Palace by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from High Street Kensington station to Victoria stationsubway Circle
13 min
£2–8
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Palace Gate to Wilton Streetbus 52
24 min
£1–2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kensington to Buckingham Palacetaxi 2.9 mi
10 min
£26–32
Walk
1. Take the walk from Kensington to Buckingham Palacewalk 2.8 mi
54 min
Bus via Palace Gardens Terrace
1. Take the bus from Palace Gardens Terrace to Buckingham Palace Road / Bressenden Placebus Tube
28 min
£1–3
Bus via Hammersmith Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Hammersmith Bus Station to Westminster Cathedralbus N11
32 min
£1–29
Line 9 bus
1. Take the bus from Phillimore Gardens to Old Park Lane / Hard Rock Cafebus N9 / ...
32 min
£2

Kensington to Buckingham Palace by subway and foot

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Distance: 2.7 mi
Duration: 13 min

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

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from High Street Kensington station to Victoria station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2–8 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, Metroline Travel operates a bus from Palace Gate to Wilton Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 17 min. First Bus London also services this route every 5 minutes.

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