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

The cheapest way to get from South Kensington to Islington is to drive which costs £1 - £2 and takes 17 min.

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

The fastest way to get from South Kensington to Islington is to bus which takes 13 min and costs £1 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between South Kensington and Islington?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Gloucester Road and arriving at Haymarket / Charles II Street. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

Is there a direct train between South Kensington and Islington?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gloucester Road station station and arriving at King's Cross St. Pancras station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

How far is it from South Kensington to Islington?

The distance between South Kensington and Islington is 3 miles. The road distance is 5 miles.

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

The best way to get from South Kensington to Islington without a car is to bus which takes 13 min and costs £1 - £16.

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

The bus from Gloucester Road to Haymarket / Charles II Street takes 13 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from South Kensington to Islington?

The best way to get from South Kensington to Islington is to bus which takes 13 min and costs £1 - £16. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £9 - £25 and takes 40 min.

Where does the South Kensington to Islington bus arrive?

South Kensington to Islington bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Haymarket / Charles II Street station.

Where does the South Kensington to Islington train arrive?

South Kensington to Islington train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at Highbury & Islington station.

Can I drive from South Kensington to Islington?

Yes, the driving distance between South Kensington to Islington is 5 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from South Kensington to Islington.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from South Kensington to Islington by bus, subway, taxi, car, or train

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1. Take the bus from Gloucester Road to Haymarket / Charles II Streetbus N97
13 min
£1–16
Subway
1. Take the subway from Gloucester Road station to King's Cross St. Pancras stationsubway Piccadilly
19 min
£3–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from South Kensington to Islingtontaxi 5 mi
17 min
£40–50
Drive 5 mi
1. Drive from South Kensington to Islingtoncar 5 mi
17 min
£2
Train
1. Take the train from West Brompton to Highbury & Islingtontrain Clapham Junction - Stratford
40 min
£9–25

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Distance: 2.8 mi
Duration: 13 min

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

Go Ahead London operates a bus from Gloucester Road to Haymarket / Charles II Street hourly. Tickets cost £1–16 and the journey takes 13 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Gloucester Road station to King's Cross St. Pancras station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3–14 and the journey takes 19 min.

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