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How to get fromKensington Olympia to Elephant and Castleby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kensington Olympia to Elephant and Castle by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from West Kensington station to Embankment stationsubway subway District
    2. Take the subway from Embankment station to Elephant & Castle stationsubway subway Bakerloo
    37 min
    £5–19

  2. Line 148 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Royal Crescent to Elephant & Castle / London Roadbus bus 148
    1h 8m
    £2

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kensington Olympia to Elephant and Castletaxi taxi 5.8 mi
    20 min
    £55–70

  4. Drive 5.8 mi

    1. Drive from Kensington Olympia to Elephant and Castlecar car 5.8 mi
    20 min
    £2

Kensington Olympia to Elephant and Castle by foot and subway

Calendar3228Weekly Services
Duration37 minAverage Duration
Ticket£5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6.7 mi
  • Duration: 37 min

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

You can take a vehicle from Kensington Olympia to Elephant & Castle station via West Kensington station and Embankment station in around 37 min. Alternatively, First Bus London operates a bus from Royal Crescent to Elephant & Castle / London Road every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 55 min.

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