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How to get fromRussell Square to Kensingtonby train, bus, taxi, foot, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Russell Square to Kensington by train, bus, taxi, foot, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Farringdon Without to London Paddingtontrain train Elizabeth
    10 min
    £2–5

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Regent Street / St James's to Phillimore Gardensbus bus N9 / ...
    26 min
    £1–17

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Russell Square to Kensingtontaxi taxi 4.4 mi
    15 min
    £35–45

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Russell Square to Kensingtonwalk walk 3.9 mi
    1h 14m

  5. Subway

    1. Take the subway from Russell Square station to Earl's Court stationsubway subway Piccadilly
    18 min
    £4–16

Russell Square to Kensington by train

Calendar1961Weekly Trains
Duration10 minAverage Duration
Ticket£2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3.5 mi
  • Duration: 10 min

What companies run services between Russell Square, England and Kensington, England?

Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Farringdon Without to London Paddington every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2–5 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, Metroline Travel operates a bus from Regent Street / St James's to Phillimore Gardens every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 26 min. Four other operators also service this route.

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