What is the cheapest way to get from Kensington Palace to Somerset House?

The cheapest way to get from Kensington Palace to Somerset House is to line 9 bus via Southampton Street / Covent Garden which costs £2 and takes 45 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Kensington Palace to Somerset House?

The fastest way to get from Kensington Palace to Somerset House is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs £30 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Kensington Palace and Somerset House?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kensington Palace and arriving at Southampton Street / Covent Garden. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 34 min.

Is there a direct train between Kensington Palace and Somerset House?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from High Street Kensington station station and arriving at Temple station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

How far is it from Kensington Palace to Somerset House?

The distance between Kensington Palace and Somerset House is 5 miles.

How do I travel from Kensington Palace to Somerset House without a car?

The best way to get from Kensington Palace to Somerset House without a car is to subway which takes 37 min and costs £3 - £13.

How long does it take to get from Kensington Palace to Somerset House?

The subway from High Street Kensington station to Temple station takes 14 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Kensington Palace to Somerset House bus from?

Kensington Palace to Somerset House bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, depart from Kensington Palace station.

Where do I catch the Kensington Palace to Somerset House train from?

Kensington Palace to Somerset House train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from High Street Kensington station.

Where does the Kensington Palace to Somerset House bus arrive?

Kensington Palace to Somerset House bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, arrive at Southampton Street / Covent Garden station.

Where does the Kensington Palace to Somerset House train arrive?

Kensington Palace to Somerset House train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Temple station.

Where can I stay near Somerset House?

There are 21932+ hotels available in Somerset House.

Can I share a ride from Kensington Palace to Somerset House?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kensington Palace and Somerset House. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Kensington Palace to Somerset House - 6 ways to travel via subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Kensington Palace to Somerset House by subway, bus, taxi, foot, or rideshare

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from High Street Kensington station to Temple stationsubway Circle
37 min
£3–13
Line 9 bus via Southampton Street / Covent Garden
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kensington Palace to Southampton Street / Covent Gardenbus N9 / ...
45 min
£2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kensington Palace to Somerset Housetaxi 3.5 mi
12 min
£30–40
Walk
1. Take the walk from Kensington Palace to Somerset Housewalk 3.5 mi
1h 8m
Line 9 bus
1. Take the bus from Kensington Palace to Aldwych / Drury Lanebus N9 / ...
48 min
£2
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Greater London to Londonrideshare 2.1 mi
56 min
£3

Kensington Palace to Somerset House by foot and subway

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Distance: 5.2 mi
Duration: 37 min

What companies run services between Kensington Palace, England and Somerset House, Greater London, England?

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from High Street Kensington station to Temple station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £3–13 and the journey takes 14 min. Alternatively, Metroline Travel operates a bus from Kensington Palace to Southampton Street / Covent Garden every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 34 min.

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