What is the cheapest way to get from Kensington to Elephant and Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Kensington to Elephant and Castle is to bus which costs £1 - £25 and takes 39 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Kensington to Elephant and Castle?

The fastest way to get from Kensington to Elephant and Castle is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs £45 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Kensington and Elephant and Castle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lancaster Gate Station station and arriving at Elephant & Castle / London Road. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 39 min.

Is there a direct train between Kensington and Elephant and Castle?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Paddington station station and arriving at Elephant & Castle station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

How far is it from Kensington to Elephant and Castle?

The distance between Kensington and Elephant and Castle is 5 miles.

How do I travel from Kensington to Elephant and Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Kensington to Elephant and Castle without a car is to subway which takes 20 min and costs £4 - £16.

How long does it take to get from Kensington to Elephant and Castle?

The subway from Paddington station to Elephant & Castle station takes 20 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Kensington to Elephant and Castle bus from?

Kensington to Elephant and Castle bus services, operated by First Bus London, depart from Lancaster Gate Station.

Where do I catch the Kensington to Elephant and Castle train from?

Kensington to Elephant and Castle train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Paddington station.

Where does the Kensington to Elephant and Castle bus arrive?

Kensington to Elephant and Castle bus services, operated by First Bus London, arrive at Elephant & Castle / London Road station.

Where does the Kensington to Elephant and Castle train arrive?

Kensington to Elephant and Castle train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Elephant & Castle station.

How do I get a train ticket from Kensington to Elephant and Castle?

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Where can I stay near Elephant and Castle?

There are 21993+ hotels available in Elephant and Castle.

Kensington to Elephant and Castle - 5 ways to travel via subway, bus, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Kensington to Elephant and Castle by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Paddington station to Elephant & Castle stationsubway Bakerloo
20 min
£4–16
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lancaster Gate Station to Elephant & Castle / London Roadbus 148
39 min
£1–25
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kensington to Elephant and Castletaxi 4.8 mi
16 min
£45–60
Walk
1. Take the walk from Kensington to Elephant and Castlewalk 4.7 mi
1h 30m
Subway via High Street Kensington station
1. Take the subway from High Street Kensington station to Embankment stationsubway Circle
2. Take the subway from Embankment station to Elephant & Castle stationsubway Bakerloo
20 min
£4–17

Kensington to Elephant and Castle by subway

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Distance: 4.6 mi
Duration: 20 min

What companies run services between Kensington, England and Elephant and Castle, Greater London, England?

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Paddington station to Elephant & Castle station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £4–16 and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, First Bus London operates a bus from Lancaster Gate Station to Elephant & Castle / London Road every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 39 min. Go Ahead London also services this route every 10 minutes.

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