What is the cheapest way to get from Kensington Olympia to Big Ben?

The cheapest way to get from Kensington Olympia to Big Ben is to bus which costs £2 and takes 37 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Kensington Olympia to Big Ben?

The fastest way to get from Kensington Olympia to Big Ben is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs £45 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Kensington Olympia and Big Ben?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Holland Road and arriving at Charing Cross. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

Is there a direct train between Kensington Olympia and Big Ben?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kensington and arriving at Westminster station station. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

How far is it from Kensington Olympia to Big Ben?

The distance between Kensington Olympia and Big Ben is 5 miles.

How do I travel from Kensington Olympia to Big Ben without a car?

The best way to get from Kensington Olympia to Big Ben without a car is to subway which takes 18 min and costs £3 - £15.

How long does it take to get from Kensington Olympia to Big Ben?

The subway from Kensington to Westminster station takes 16 min including transfers and departs four times a week.

Where do I catch the Kensington Olympia to Big Ben bus from?

Kensington Olympia to Big Ben bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, depart from Holland Road station.

Where do I catch the Kensington Olympia to Big Ben train from?

Kensington Olympia to Big Ben train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Kensington station.

Where does the Kensington Olympia to Big Ben bus arrive?

Kensington Olympia to Big Ben bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, arrive at Charing Cross station.

Where does the Kensington Olympia to Big Ben train arrive?

Kensington Olympia to Big Ben train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Westminster station.

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Kensington Olympia to Big Ben - 7 ways to travel via subway, bus, taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Kensington Olympia to Big Ben by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Kensington to Westminster stationsubway District
18 min
£3–15
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Holland Road to Charing Crossbus N9
37 min
£2
Subway via West Kensington station
1. Take the subway from West Kensington station to Westminster stationsubway District
29 min
£3–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kensington Olympia to Big Bentaxi 4.4 mi
15 min
£45–55
Subway via West Brompton station
1. Take the subway from West Brompton station to Westminster stationsubway District
21 min
£4–15
Bus via Victoria Station
1. Take the bus from St Barnabas Church to Victoria Stationbus C1
1h 5m
£3–8
Walk
1. Take the walk from Kensington Olympia to Big Benwalk 4.1 mi
1h 19m

Kensington Olympia to Big Ben by subway and foot

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Distance: 4.8 mi
Duration: 18 min

What companies run services between Kensington Olympia, England and Big Ben, Greater London, England?

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Kensington to Westminster station 4 times a week. Tickets cost £3–15 and the journey takes 16 min. Alternatively, Metroline Travel operates a bus from Holland Road to Charing Cross hourly. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 20 min.

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