What is the cheapest way to get from South Kensington to Hampstead?

The cheapest way to get from South Kensington to Hampstead is to bus and line 46 bus which costs £4 - £6 and takes 35 min.

What is the fastest way to get from South Kensington to Hampstead?

The fastest way to get from South Kensington to Hampstead is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs £40 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between South Kensington and Hampstead?

No, there is no direct bus from South Kensington station to Hampstead station. However, there are services departing from High Street Kensington Station and arriving at Hampstead Station / Hampstead High St via Swiss Cottage Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35 min.

Is there a direct train between South Kensington and Hampstead?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from West Brompton and arriving at Finchley Road & Frognal. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

How far is it from South Kensington to Hampstead?

The distance between South Kensington and Hampstead is 7 miles.

How do I travel from South Kensington to Hampstead without a car?

The best way to get from South Kensington to Hampstead without a car is to train which takes 25 min and costs £6 - £16.

How long does it take to get from South Kensington to Hampstead?

The train from West Brompton to Finchley Road & Frognal takes 25 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the South Kensington to Hampstead bus from?

South Kensington to Hampstead bus services, operated by London Buses, depart from High Street Kensington Station.

Where do I catch the South Kensington to Hampstead train from?

South Kensington to Hampstead train services, operated by London Overground, depart from West Brompton station.

Train or bus from South Kensington to Hampstead?

The best way to get from South Kensington to Hampstead is to train which takes 25 min and costs £6 - £16. Alternatively, you can bus and line 46 bus, which costs £4 - £6 and takes 35 min.

Where does the South Kensington to Hampstead bus arrive?

South Kensington to Hampstead bus services, operated by London Buses, arrive at Swiss Cottage Station.

Where does the South Kensington to Hampstead train arrive?

South Kensington to Hampstead train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at Finchley Road & Frognal station.

How do I get a train ticket from South Kensington to Hampstead?

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There are 7 ways to get from South Kensington to Hampstead by train, bus, taxi, foot, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from West Brompton to Finchley Road & Frognaltrain Clapham Junction - Stratford
25 min
£6–16
Bus, line 46 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from High Street Kensington Station to Swiss Cottage Stationbus N31
2. Take the bus from Swiss Cottage Station to Hampstead Station / Hampstead High Stbus 46
35 min
£4–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from South Kensington to Hampsteadtaxi 5.4 mi
18 min
£40–55
Walk
1. Take the walk from South Kensington to Hampsteadwalk 5.2 mi
1h 40m
Subway
1. Take the subway from Gloucester Road station to Leicester Square stationsubway Piccadilly
2. Take the subway from Leicester Square station to Hampstead stationsubway Northern
29 min
£5–22
Subway #2
1. Take the subway from Gloucester Road station to Embankment stationsubway Circle / ...
2. Take the subway from Embankment station to Hampstead stationsubway Northern
29 min
£6–25
Subway, line 46 bus
1. Take the subway from Gloucester Road station to Paddingtonsubway Circle
2. Take the bus from Bishops Bridge Road / Little Venice to Hampstead Station / Hampstead High Stbus 46
1h 19m
£11–36

South Kensington to Hampstead by train

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Distance: 6.9 mi
Duration: 25 min

What companies run services between South Kensington, England and Hampstead, England?

London Overground operates a train from West Brompton to Finchley Road & Frognal every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £6–16 and the journey takes 25 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street Kensington Station to Hampstead Station / Hampstead High St via Swiss Cottage Station in around 35 min.

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