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

The cheapest way to get from South Kensington to Highgate is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 25 min.

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

The fastest way to get from South Kensington to Highgate is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs £60 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between South Kensington and Highgate?

No, there is no direct bus from South Kensington to Highgate. However, there are services departing from Gloucester Road and arriving at Muswell Hill Road via Trafalgar Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.

Is there a direct train between South Kensington and Highgate?

No, there is no direct train from South Kensington station to Highgate station. However, there are services departing from Gloucester Road station and arriving at Highgate station via Leicester Square station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29 min.

How far is it from South Kensington to Highgate?

The distance between South Kensington and Highgate is 7 miles. The road distance is 7.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from South Kensington to Highgate without a car is to subway which takes 29 min and costs £6 - £26.

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

It takes approximately 29 min to get from South Kensington to Highgate, including transfers.

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

South Kensington to Highgate bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Gloucester Road station.

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

South Kensington to Highgate train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Gloucester Road station.

Where does the South Kensington to Highgate bus arrive?

South Kensington to Highgate bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Trafalgar Square station.

Where does the South Kensington to Highgate train arrive?

South Kensington to Highgate train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Leicester Square station.

Can I drive from South Kensington to Highgate?

Yes, the driving distance between South Kensington to Highgate is 8 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from South Kensington to Highgate.

Where can I stay near Highgate?

There are 21889+ hotels available in Highgate.

South Kensington to Highgate - 6 ways to travel via subway, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from South Kensington to Highgate by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Gloucester Road station to Leicester Square stationsubway Piccadilly
2. Take the subway from Leicester Square station to Highgate stationsubway Northern
29 min
£7–26
Drive 7.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from South Kensington to Highgatecar 7.5 mi
25 min
£2–3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gloucester Road to Trafalgar Squarebus N97
2. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square to Muswell Hill Roadbus N20
1h 12m
£4–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from South Kensington to Highgatetaxi 7.5 mi
25 min
£60–75
Subway, bus
1. Take the subway from Gloucester Road station to Finsbury Park stationsubway Piccadilly
2. Take the bus from Finsbury Park Station to Highgate Closebus 210
53 min
£8–25
Subway, line 214 bus
1. Take the subway from Gloucester Road station to King's Cross St. Pancras stationsubway Circle
2. Take the bus from King's Cross and St Pancras to Highgate Schoolbus 214
1h 7m
£8–61

South Kensington to Highgate by subway

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Distance: 7.5 mi
Duration: 29 min

What companies run services between South Kensington, England and Highgate, Greater London, England?

You can take a subway from Gloucester Road station to Highgate station via Leicester Square station in around 29 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gloucester Road to Muswell Hill Road via Trafalgar Square in around 1h 12m.

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