How to get from Kensington (Olympia) to Covent Garden by Tube?

By Tube

To get from Kensington (Olympia) to Covent Garden in London, take the DISTRICT Tube from Kensington (Olympia) station to Earl's Court station. Next, take the PICCADILLY Tube from Earl's Court station to Covent Garden station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 31 min. The ride fare is £2.80.

31min£2.80
Tube - DISTRICT
Tube - PICCADILLY
Walk to Covent Garden
Leaves from Kensington (Olympia)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    Kensington (Olympia)
  • 2
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for Tube
    DISTRICT
    High Street Kensington
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Earl's Court
    3 min
  • 4
    Tube - PICCADILLY
    Wait for Tube
    PICCADILLY
    Cockfosters
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Covent Garden
    14 min
  • 6
    Walk to Covent Garden
    Walk to
    Covent Garden
    420 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by Tube via DISTRICT and DISTRICT

To get from Kensington (Olympia) to Covent Garden in London, take the DISTRICT Tube from Kensington (Olympia) station to Earl's Court station. Next, take the DISTRICT Tube from Earl's Court station to Embankment station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 29 min. The ride fare is £2.80.

29min£2.80
Tube - DISTRICT
Tube - DISTRICT
Walk to Covent Garden
Leaves from Kensington (Olympia)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    Kensington (Olympia)
  • 2
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for Tube
    DISTRICT
    High Street Kensington
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Earl's Court
    3 min
  • 4
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for Tube
    DISTRICT
    Barking
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Embankment
    12 min
  • 6
    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 (Olympia) to Covent Garden

The distance between Kensington (Olympia), London and Covent Garden, London is approximately 4.78 mi, which can typically be travelled in 31 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kensington (Olympia) to Covent Garden by Tube, so no matter how you choose to travel in London – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Kensington (Olympia)

Kensington (Olympia) is located at Kensington (Olympia), London and the nearest public transport station is St Barnabas Church (B).

Tube stations close to Kensington (Olympia):

  • Shepherd's Bush
  • West Kensington
  • Barons Court

Train stations close to Kensington (Olympia):

  • Shepherds Bush

Bus stations close to Kensington (Olympia):

  • St Barnabas Church (B)
  • Kensington (Olympia) Station Olympia (K)
  • Holland Road (L)

Public transport stations close to Covent Garden, London

Covent Garden is located at Covent Garden, London and the nearest public transport station is Aldwych / Drury Lane (S).

Tube stations close to Covent Garden:

  • Charing Cross
  • Embankment
  • Covent Garden

Train stations close to Covent Garden:

  • Charing Cross

Bus stations close to Covent Garden:

  • Aldwych / Drury Lane (S)
  • Southampton Street / Covent Garden (A)
  • Lancaster Place / Somerset House (B)

River Bus stations close to Covent Garden:

  • Embankment Pier

Related Routes

Alternative route by Tube via DISTRICT and DISTRICT

To get from Kensington (Olympia) to Covent Garden in London, take the DISTRICT Tube from Kensington (Olympia) station to Earl's Court station. Next, take the DISTRICT Tube from Earl's Court station to Embankment station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 29 min. The ride fare is £2.80.

29min£2.80
Tube - DISTRICT
Tube - DISTRICT
Walk to Covent Garden
Leaves from Kensington (Olympia)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    Kensington (Olympia)
  • 2
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for Tube
    DISTRICT
    High Street Kensington
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Earl's Court
    3 min
  • 4
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for Tube
    DISTRICT
    Barking
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Embankment
    12 min
  • 6
    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 (Olympia) to Covent Garden?

    The fastest way takes 31 minutes, using Bus line DISTRICT, Bus line PICCADILLY.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Kensington (Olympia) to Covent Garden?

    The alternative route takes 29 minutes, using Bus line DISTRICT, Bus line DISTRICT.

  • Is there a direct Tube between Kensington (Olympia) and Covent Garden?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 Tube lines in total. The total travelling time is 31 min.

  • Which Tube line goes from Kensington (Olympia) to Covent Garden?

    The DISTRICT Tube line goes from High Street Kensington station near Kensington (Olympia) in West Kensington to Earl's Court station. From there you’ll have to take one Tube line till Earl's Court station near Covent Garden in London.

  • How long does it take to travel from Kensington (Olympia) to Covent Garden by Tube?

    The total travel time between Kensington (Olympia) in West Kensington and Covent Garden in London by Tube is about 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the Tube near Kensington (Olympia) to get to Covent Garden?

    Get on the DISTRICT Tube from the High Street Kensington station near Kensington (Olympia) in West Kensington.

  • Where do I get off the Tube when travelling between Kensington (Olympia) and Covent Garden?

    Get off the Tube at the Earl's Court station, which is closest to Covent Garden in London.

  • When is the last bus from Kensington (Olympia) to Covent Garden?

    The last bus from Kensington (Olympia) in West Kensington to Covent Garden in London is the Heathrow Terminal 5 - Aldwych line. It leaves the Holland Road (L) stop at 04:20.

  • When is the first Tube from Kensington (Olympia) to Covent Garden?

    The first Tube from Kensington (Olympia) in West Kensington to Covent Garden in London is Piccadilly. It leaves the Barons Court station at 01:19.

  • How much is the Tube fare from Kensington (Olympia) to Covent Garden?

    The ride from Kensington (Olympia) to Covent Garden costs £2.80.

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