How to get from Kensington Palace to Covent Garden by bus?

By bus

Take one direct bus from Kensington Palace to Covent Garden in London: take the 9 bus from Kensington Palace (M) station to Southampton Street / Covent Garden (A) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 37 min. The ride fare is £1.75.

37min£1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 99
Leaves from Kensington Palace (M)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kensington Palace (M)
    ID M
    430 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 99
    Wait for bus
    9
    Aldwych
  • 3
    Ride to bus station Southampton Street / Covent Garden (A)
    Ride to bus station
    Southampton Street / Covent Garden (A)
    ID A
    30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By Tube

Take one direct Tube from Kensington Palace to Covent Garden in London: take the CIRCLE Tube from High Street Kensington station to Embankment station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 35 min. The ride fare is £2.80.

35min£2.80
Walk to Tube station
Tube - CIRCLE
Walk to Covent Garden
Leaves from High Street Kensington
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    High Street Kensington
    820 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Tube - CIRCLE
    Wait for Tube
    CIRCLE
    Hammersmith
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Embankment
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to Covent Garden
    Walk to
    Covent Garden
    530 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Kensington Palace to Covent Garden
The distance between Kensington Palace, London and Covent Garden, London is approximately 3.47 mi, which can typically be travelled in 37 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kensington Palace to Covent Garden by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in London – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to Kensington Palace

Kensington Palace is located at Palace Avenue, London and the nearest public transport station is Bayswater.

Tube stations close to Kensington Palace:

  • Bayswater
  • Queensway
  • Notting Hill Gate

Bus stations close to Kensington Palace:

  • Queensway Station (A)
  • Queensway Station (C)
  • Kensington Palace (N)
Public transport stations close to Covent Garden, London

Covent Garden is located at Covent Garden, London and the nearest public transport station is Bedford Street (J).

Tube stations close to Covent Garden:

  • Charing Cross
  • Covent Garden
  • Embankment

Train stations close to Covent Garden:

  • Charing Cross

Bus stations close to Covent Garden:

  • Bedford Street (J)
  • Southampton Street / Covent Garden (A)
  • Aldwych / Drury Lane (E)

River Bus stations close to Covent Garden:

  • Embankment Pier
Related Routes

By Tube

Take one direct Tube from Kensington Palace to Covent Garden in London: take the CIRCLE Tube from High Street Kensington station to Embankment station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 35 min. The ride fare is £2.80.

35min£2.80
Walk to Tube station
Tube - CIRCLE
Walk to Covent Garden
Leaves from High Street Kensington
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    High Street Kensington
    820 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Tube - CIRCLE
    Wait for Tube
    CIRCLE
    Hammersmith
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Embankment
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to Covent Garden
    Walk to
    Covent Garden
    530 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Kensington Palace to Covent Garden?

    The fastest way takes 37 minutes, using Bus line 9.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Kensington Palace to Covent Garden?

    The alternative route takes 35 minutes, using Bus line CIRCLE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Kensington Palace and Covent Garden?

    Yes, there’s a direct bus going from Kensington Palace in Kensington to Covent Garden in London in 37 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Kensington Palace to Covent Garden?

    The 9 bus line goes from Kensington Palace (M) station near Kensington Palace in Kensington to Aldwych station near Covent Garden in London.

  • How long does it take to travel from Kensington Palace to Covent Garden by bus?

    The total travel time between Kensington Palace in Kensington and Covent Garden in London by bus is about 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Kensington Palace to get to Covent Garden?

    Get on the 9 bus from the Kensington Palace (M) stop near Kensington Palace in Kensington.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Kensington Palace and Covent Garden?

    Get off the bus at the Aldwych stop, which is closest to Covent Garden in London.

  • When is the first train from Kensington Palace to Covent Garden?

    The first train from Kensington Palace in Kensington to Covent Garden in London is Elizabeth. It leaves the Paddington station at 06:45.

  • When is the first bus from Kensington Palace to Covent Garden?

    The first bus from Kensington Palace in Kensington to Covent Garden in London is Hammersmith - Aldwych. It leaves the Kensington Palace (M) stop at 01:14.

  • How much is the bus fare from Kensington Palace to Covent Garden?

    The ride from Kensington Palace to Covent Garden costs £1.75.

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