What is the cheapest way to get from Kensington to Forest Hill Station?

The cheapest way to get from Kensington to Forest Hill Station is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 30 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Kensington to Forest Hill Station?

The fastest way to get from Kensington to Forest Hill Station is to taxi which takes 30 min and costs £40 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Kensington and Forest Hill Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Victoria Station station and arriving at Forest Hill Station /London Rd station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 51 min.

Is there a direct train between Kensington and Forest Hill Station?

No, there is no direct train from Kensington to Forest Hill Station. However, there are services departing from Kensington (Olympia) and arriving at Forest Hill via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 59 min.

How far is it from Kensington to Forest Hill Station?

The distance between Kensington and Forest Hill Station is 7 miles. The road distance is 9.1 miles.

How do I travel from Kensington to Forest Hill Station without a car?

The best way to get from Kensington to Forest Hill Station without a car is to line 185 bus which takes 51 min and costs £1 - £40.

How long does it take to get from Kensington to Forest Hill Station?

The line 185 bus from Victoria Station to Forest Hill Station /London Rd takes 51 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Kensington to Forest Hill Station bus from?

Kensington to Forest Hill Station bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Victoria Station.

Where do I catch the Kensington to Forest Hill Station train from?

Kensington to Forest Hill Station train services, operated by London Overground, depart from Kensington (Olympia) station.

Train or bus from Kensington to Forest Hill Station?

The best way to get from Kensington to Forest Hill Station is to line 185 bus which takes 51 min and costs £1 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £5 - £16 and takes 59 min.

Where does the Kensington to Forest Hill Station bus arrive?

Kensington to Forest Hill Station bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Forest Hill Station /London Rd.

Where does the Kensington to Forest Hill Station train arrive?

Kensington to Forest Hill Station train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at Clapham Junction station.

Can I drive from Kensington to Forest Hill Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Kensington to Forest Hill Station is 9 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Kensington to Forest Hill Station.

How do I get a train ticket from Kensington to Forest Hill Station?

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Where can I stay near Forest Hill Station?

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Kensington to Forest Hill Station - 6 ways to travel via train

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There are 6 ways to get from Kensington to Forest Hill Station by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Line 185 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Victoria Station to Forest Hill Station /London Rdbus 185
51 min
£1–40
Train
1. Take the train from Kensington (Olympia) to Clapham Junctiontrain Stratford / ...
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Forest Hilltrain London Victoria - London Bridge
59 min
£6–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kensington to Forest Hill Stationtaxi 9.1 mi
30 min
£40–50
Drive 9.1 mi
1. Drive from Kensington to Forest Hill Stationcar 9.1 mi
30 min
£3–4
Line 9 bus, line 176 bus
1. Take the bus from The Design Museum to Charing Crossbus N9 / ...
2. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross to Forest Hill Station /London Rdbus 176
1h 32m
£3–42
Bus, line 185 bus
1. Take the bus from Earl's Court Road / Pembroke Place to Victoria Stationbus C1
2. Take the bus from Victoria Station to Forest Hill Station /London Rdbus 185
1h 42m
£3–42

Kensington to Forest Hill Station by bus

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Distance: 6.6 mi
Duration: 51 min

What companies run services between Kensington, England and Forest Hill Station, England?

Go Ahead London operates a bus from Victoria Station to Forest Hill Station /London Rd every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £1–40 and the journey takes 51 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kensington (Olympia) to Forest Hill via Clapham Junction in around 59 min.

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