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How to get fromRoyal Victoria Dock to Kensingtonby train, bus, ferry, taxi, car, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Royal Victoria Dock to Kensington by train, bus, ferry, taxi, car, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Custom House to London Paddingtontrain train Elizabeth
    30 min
    £6–14

  2. Drive 11 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Royal Victoria Dock to Kensingtoncar car 11 mi
    34 min
    £3–4

  3. Bus, line 9 bus

    1. Take the bus from Chauntler Close / Cundy Park to Trafalgar Squarebus bus N551
    2. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square to The Design Museumbus bus N9 / ...
    1h 30m
    £4

  4. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Royal Wharf Pier to Battersea Power Station Pierferry ferry Rb1 / ...
    1h 31m

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Royal Victoria Dock to Kensingtontaxi taxi 11 mi
    34 min
    £60–75

  6. Train, subway

    1. Take the train from Pontoon Dock DLR Station to Bank DLR Stationtrain train Dlr
    2. Take the subway from Cannon Street station to High Street Kensington stationsubway subway Circle
    56 min
    £6–20

Royal Victoria Dock to Kensington by foot and train

Calendar1084Weekly Services
Duration30 minAverage Duration
Ticket£6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10 mi
  • Duration: 30 min

What companies run services between Royal Victoria Dock, England and Kensington, England?

Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Custom House to London Paddington every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £6–14 and the journey takes 22 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Royal Victoria Dock to The Design Museum via Chauntler Close / Cundy Park and Trafalgar Square in around 1h 30m.

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