What is the cheapest way to get from South Kensington to Leicester Square?

The cheapest way to get from South Kensington to Leicester Square is to line 9 bus which costs £2 and takes 26 min.

What is the fastest way to get from South Kensington to Leicester Square?

The fastest way to get from South Kensington to Leicester Square is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs £23 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between South Kensington and Leicester Square?

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

Is there a direct train between South Kensington and Leicester Square?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gloucester Road station station and arriving at Leicester Square station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

How far is it from South Kensington to Leicester Square?

The distance between South Kensington and Leicester Square is 3 miles.

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

The best way to get from South Kensington to Leicester Square without a car is to subway which takes 13 min and costs £2 - £8.

How long does it take to get from South Kensington to Leicester Square?

The subway from Gloucester Road station to Leicester Square station takes 11 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the South Kensington to Leicester Square bus from?

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

Where do I catch the South Kensington to Leicester Square train from?

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

Where does the South Kensington to Leicester Square bus arrive?

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

Where does the South Kensington to Leicester Square train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Leicester Square?

There are 21911+ hotels available in Leicester Square.

Can I share a ride from South Kensington to Leicester Square?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between South Kensington and Leicester Square. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

South Kensington to Leicester Square - 6 ways to travel via subway, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from South Kensington to Leicester Square by subway, bus, taxi, foot, or rideshare

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Gloucester Road station to Leicester Square stationsubway Piccadilly
13 min
£2–8
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gloucester Road to Haymarket / Charles II Streetbus N97
16 min
£1–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from South Kensington to Leicester Squaretaxi 2.6 mi
9 min
£23–29
Walk
1. Take the walk from South Kensington to Leicester Squarewalk 2.7 mi
52 min
Line 9 bus
1. Take the bus from Queens Gate to Piccadilly Circusbus N9 / ...
26 min
£2
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Greater London to Londonrideshare 2.1 mi
25 min
£3

South Kensington to Leicester Square by subway and foot

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Distance: 2.7 mi
Duration: 13 min

What companies run services between South Kensington, England and Leicester Square, England?

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Gloucester Road station to Leicester Square station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2–8 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, 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.

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