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

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

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

The fastest way to get from West Kensington to Islington is to bus which takes 16 min and costs £1 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between West Kensington and Islington?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from West Cromwell Road / Tesco and arriving at Haymarket / Charles II Street. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

Is there a direct train between West Kensington and Islington?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from West Kensington station station and arriving at Blackfriars station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

How far is it from West Kensington to Islington?

The distance between West Kensington and Islington is 3 miles. The road distance is 6.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from West Kensington to Islington without a car is to bus which takes 16 min and costs £1 - £19.

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

The bus from West Cromwell Road / Tesco to Haymarket / Charles II Street takes 16 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

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

West Kensington to Islington bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from West Cromwell Road / Tesco station.

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

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

Train or bus from West Kensington to Islington?

The best way to get from West Kensington to Islington is to bus which takes 16 min and costs £1 - £19. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £9 - £23 and takes 37 min.

Where does the West Kensington to Islington bus arrive?

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

Where does the West Kensington to Islington train arrive?

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

Can I drive from West Kensington to Islington?

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

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

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1. Take the bus from West Cromwell Road / Tesco to Haymarket / Charles II Streetbus N97
16 min
£1–19
Subway
1. Take the subway from West Kensington station to Blackfriars stationsubway District
19 min
£4–19
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from West Kensington to Islingtontaxi 6.1 mi
20 min
£29–35
Drive 6.1 mi
1. Drive from West Kensington to Islingtoncar 6.1 mi
20 min
£2–3
Train
1. Take the train from Kensington (Olympia) to Highbury & Islingtontrain Clapham Junction - Stratford / ...
37 min
£9–23

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

Go Ahead London operates a bus from West Cromwell Road / Tesco to Haymarket / Charles II Street hourly. Tickets cost £1–19 and the journey takes 16 min. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from West Kensington station to Blackfriars station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £4–19 and the journey takes 19 min.

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