What is the cheapest way to get from West Kensington to Hampstead?

The cheapest way to get from West Kensington to Hampstead is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 20 min.

What is the fastest way to get from West Kensington to Hampstead?

The fastest way to get from West Kensington to Hampstead is to train which takes 20 min and costs £5 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between West Kensington and Hampstead?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from West Cromwell Road and arriving at West Hampstead/West End Green. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 48 min.

Is there a direct train between West Kensington and Hampstead?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kensington (Olympia) and arriving at Finchley Road & Frognal. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

How far is it from West Kensington to Hampstead?

The distance between West Kensington and Hampstead is 6 miles. The road distance is 6.1 miles.

How do I travel from West Kensington to Hampstead without a car?

The best way to get from West Kensington to Hampstead without a car is to train which takes 20 min and costs £5 - £13.

How long does it take to get from West Kensington to Hampstead?

The train from Kensington (Olympia) to Finchley Road & Frognal takes 20 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the West Kensington to Hampstead bus from?

West Kensington to Hampstead bus services, operated by London Buses, depart from West Cromwell Road station.

Where do I catch the West Kensington to Hampstead train from?

West Kensington to Hampstead train services, operated by London Overground, depart from Kensington (Olympia) station.

Train or bus from West Kensington to Hampstead?

The best way to get from West Kensington to Hampstead is to train which takes 20 min and costs £5 - £13. Alternatively, you can bus and line 46 bus, which costs £4 - £6 and takes 39 min.

Where does the West Kensington to Hampstead bus arrive?

West Kensington to Hampstead bus services, operated by London Buses, arrive at Swiss Cottage Station.

Where does the West Kensington to Hampstead train arrive?

West Kensington to Hampstead train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at Finchley Road & Frognal station.

Can I drive from West Kensington to Hampstead?

Yes, the driving distance between West Kensington to Hampstead is 6 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from West Kensington to Hampstead.

How do I get a train ticket from West Kensington to Hampstead?

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West Kensington to Hampstead - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 46 bus

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

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best
1. Take the train from Kensington (Olympia) to Finchley Road & Frognaltrain Clapham Junction - Stratford / ...
20 min
£5–13
Drive 6.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from West Kensington to Hampsteadcar 6.1 mi
20 min
£2–3
Bus, line 46 bus
1. Take the bus from West Cromwell Road to Swiss Cottage Stationbus N31
2. Take the bus from Swiss Cottage Station to Hampstead Station / Hampstead High Stbus 46
39 min
£5–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from West Kensington to Hampsteadtaxi 6.1 mi
20 min
£29–35
Subway
1. Take the subway from West Kensington station to Embankment stationsubway District
2. Take the subway from Embankment station to Hampstead stationsubway Northern
35 min
£7–30
Line 328 bus
1. Take the bus from West Cromwell Road to West Hampstead/West End Greenbus 328
48 min
£2

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Distance: 5.9 mi
Duration: 20 min

What companies run services between West Kensington, England and Hampstead, England?

London Overground operates a train from Kensington (Olympia) to Finchley Road & Frognal every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £5–13 and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from West Cromwell Road to Hampstead Station / Hampstead High St via Swiss Cottage Station in around 39 min.

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