What is the cheapest way to get from Kensington to Hampstead?

The cheapest way to get from Kensington to Hampstead is to line 46 bus which costs £2 and takes 31 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Kensington to Hampstead?

The fastest way to get from Kensington to Hampstead is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs £25 - £31.

Is there a direct bus between Kensington and Hampstead?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bishops Bridge Road / Little Venice and arriving at Hampstead Station / Hampstead High St station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 31 min.

Is there a direct train between Kensington and Hampstead?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kensington (Olympia) and arriving at Finchley Road & Frognal. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

How far is it from Kensington to Hampstead?

The distance between Kensington and Hampstead is 6 miles.

How do I travel from Kensington to Hampstead without a car?

The best way to get from Kensington to Hampstead without a car is to train which takes 20 min and costs £5 - £14.

How long does it take to get from Kensington to Hampstead?

The train from Kensington (Olympia) to Finchley Road & Frognal takes 20 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Kensington to Hampstead bus from?

Kensington to Hampstead bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, depart from Bishops Bridge Road / Little Venice station.

Where do I catch the Kensington to Hampstead train from?

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

Train or bus from Kensington to Hampstead?

The best way to get from Kensington to Hampstead is to train which takes 20 min and costs £5 - £14. Alternatively, you can line 46 bus, which costs £2 and takes 31 min.

Where does the Kensington to Hampstead bus arrive?

Kensington to Hampstead bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, arrive at Hampstead Station / Hampstead High St.

Where does the Kensington to Hampstead train arrive?

Kensington to Hampstead train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at Finchley Road & Frognal station.

How do I get a train ticket from Kensington to Hampstead?

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Kensington to Hampstead - 6 ways to travel via train, line 46 bus, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Kensington to Hampstead by train, bus, taxi, foot, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kensington (Olympia) to Finchley Road & Frognaltrain Clapham Junction - Stratford / ...
20 min
£5–14
Line 46 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bishops Bridge Road / Little Venice to Hampstead Station / Hampstead High Stbus 46
31 min
£2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kensington to Hampsteadtaxi 5.2 mi
17 min
£25–31
Walk
1. Take the foot from Kensington to Hampsteadwalk 5.2 mi
1h 39m
Subway
1. Take the subway from High Street Kensington station to Embankment stationsubway Circle
2. Take the subway from Embankment station to Hampstead stationsubway Northern
31 min
£8–27
Line 27 bus
1. Take the bus from The Design Museum to Mornington Crescentbus N27 / ...
55 min
£4–10

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Distance: 5.9 mi
Duration: 20 min

What companies run services between Kensington, England and Hampstead, England?

London Overground operates a train from Kensington (Olympia) to Finchley Road & Frognal every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £5–14 and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, Metroline Travel operates a bus from Bishops Bridge Road / Little Venice to Hampstead Station / Hampstead High St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 31 min.

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