What is the cheapest way to get from Tobacco Dock to Kensington?

The cheapest way to get from Tobacco Dock to Kensington is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 23 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Tobacco Dock to Kensington?

The fastest way to get from Tobacco Dock to Kensington is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs £65 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Tobacco Dock and Kensington?

No, there is no direct bus from Tobacco Dock to Kensington. However, there are services departing from Tobacco Dock and arriving at The Design Museum via Trafalgar Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.

Is there a direct ferry between Tobacco Dock and Kensington?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from London Bridge City Pier and arriving at Battersea Power Station Pier station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 35 min.

Is there a direct train between Tobacco Dock and Kensington?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tower Hill station station and arriving at Earl's Court station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

How far is it from Tobacco Dock to Kensington?

The distance between Tobacco Dock and Kensington is 7 miles. The road distance is 6.8 miles.

How do I travel from Tobacco Dock to Kensington without a car?

The best way to get from Tobacco Dock to Kensington without a car is to subway which takes 43 min and costs £5 - £20.

How long does it take to get from Tobacco Dock to Kensington?

The subway from Tower Hill station to Earl's Court station takes 23 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Tobacco Dock to Kensington bus from?

Tobacco Dock to Kensington bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Tobacco Dock station.

Where do I catch the Tobacco Dock to Kensington train from?

Tobacco Dock to Kensington train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Tower Hill station.

Where does the Tobacco Dock to Kensington bus arrive?

Tobacco Dock to Kensington bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Trafalgar Square station.

Where does the Tobacco Dock to Kensington train arrive?

Tobacco Dock to Kensington train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Earl's Court station.

Can I drive from Tobacco Dock to Kensington?

Yes, the driving distance between Tobacco Dock to Kensington is 7 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Tobacco Dock to Kensington.

Where can I stay near Kensington?

There are 21915+ hotels available in Kensington.

Tobacco Dock to Kensington - 6 ways to travel via subway, bus, and line 9 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Tobacco Dock to Kensington by subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Tower Hill station to Earl's Court stationsubway District
43 min
£5–20
Drive 6.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Tobacco Dock to Kensingtoncar 6.7 mi
23 min
£2–3
Bus, line 9 bus
1. Take the bus from Tobacco Dock to Trafalgar Squarebus N551
2. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square to The Design Museumbus N9 / ...
1h 1m
£4
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from London Bridge City Pier to Battersea Power Station Pierferry Rb1 / ...
1h 4m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Tobacco Dock to Kensingtontaxi 6.7 mi
23 min
£65–80
Line 100 bus, subway
1. Take the bus from Tobacco Dock to Tower Gateway Station DLRbus 100
2. Take the subway from Tower Hill station to High Street Kensington stationsubway Circle
50 min
£6–28

Tobacco Dock to Kensington by foot, bus, and subway

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Distance: 7.1 mi
Duration: 43 min

What companies run services between Tobacco Dock, England and Kensington, England?

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Tower Hill station to Earl's Court station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £5–20 and the journey takes 23 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Tobacco Dock to The Design Museum via Tobacco Dock and Trafalgar Square in around 1h 1m.

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