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

The cheapest way to get from South Kensington to Wapping is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 21 min.

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

The fastest way to get from South Kensington to Wapping is to subway which takes 20 min and costs £4 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between South Kensington and Wapping?

No, there is no direct bus from South Kensington to Wapping. However, there are services departing from Gloucester Road and arriving at Tobacco Dock via Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.

Is there a direct train between South Kensington and Wapping?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gloucester Road station station and arriving at Tower Hill station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

How far is it from South Kensington to Wapping?

The distance between South Kensington and Wapping is 5 miles. The road distance is 6.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from South Kensington to Wapping without a car is to subway which takes 20 min and costs £4 - £18.

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

The subway from Gloucester Road station to Tower Hill station takes 20 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

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

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

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

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

Where does the South Kensington to Wapping bus arrive?

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

Where does the South Kensington to Wapping train arrive?

South Kensington to Wapping train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Tower Hill station.

Can I drive from South Kensington to Wapping?

Yes, the driving distance between South Kensington to Wapping is 6 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from South Kensington to Wapping.

Where can I stay near Wapping?

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South Kensington to Wapping - 6 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, and taxi

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

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Gloucester Road station to Tower Hill stationsubway Circle / ...
20 min
£4–18
Drive 6.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from South Kensington to Wappingcar 6.3 mi
21 min
£2–3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gloucester Road to Trafalgar Squarebus N97
2. Take the bus from Charing Cross to Tobacco Dockbus N551
1h 11m
£4–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from South Kensington to Wappingtaxi 6.3 mi
21 min
£60–75
Subway, line 100 bus
1. Take the subway from Gloucester Road station to Tower Hill stationsubway Circle / ...
2. Take the bus from Tower Hill / Tower Gateway Station to Wapping Health Centrebus 100
35 min
£6–24
Line 49 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cromwell Road to Clapham Junction Station / The Falconbus 49
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Wappingtrain Clapham Junction - Dalston Junction
1h 12m
£8–19

South Kensington to Wapping by subway

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Distance: 5 mi
Duration: 20 min

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

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Gloucester Road station to Tower Hill station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £4–18 and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gloucester Road to Tobacco Dock via Trafalgar Square and Charing Cross in around 1h 11m.

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