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

From Kensington Palace Gardens to Covent Garden by bus

Take one direct bus from Kensington Palace Gardens 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 40 min. The ride fare is £1.75.

40min£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
    660 m • 9 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

Alternative route from Kensington Palace Gardens to Covent Garden by bus via 94 and 139

To get from Kensington Palace Gardens to Covent Garden in London, take the 94 bus from Palace Gardens Terrace (M) station to Piccadilly Circus (F) station. Next, take the 139 bus from Piccadilly Circus (F) station to Southampton Street / Covent Garden (A) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min. The ride fare is £1.75.

42min£1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 9494
Bus - 139139
Leaves from Palace Gardens Terrace (M)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Palace Gardens Terrace (M)
    ID M
    430 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9494
    Wait for bus
    94
    Piccadilly Circus
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Piccadilly Circus (F)
    ID F
    25 min
  • 4
    Bus - 139139
    Wait for bus
    139
    Waterloo
  • 5
    Ride to bus station Southampton Street / Covent Garden (A)
    Ride to bus station
    Southampton Street / Covent Garden (A)
    ID A
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Kensington Palace Gardens to Covent Garden

The distance between Kensington Palace Gardens, London and Covent Garden, London is approximately 5.85 km, which can typically be travelled in 40 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kensington Palace Gardens 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 Gardens

Kensington Palace Gardens is located at Kensington Palace Gardens, London and the nearest public transport station is Palace Gardens Terr / Notting Hill Gte (K).

Tube stations close to Kensington Palace Gardens:

  • Notting Hill Gate
  • Queensway
  • Bayswater

Bus stations close to Kensington Palace Gardens:

  • Palace Gardens Terr / Notting Hill Gte (K)
  • Sheffield Terrace (X)
  • Sheffield Terrace (P)

Public transport stations close to Covent Garden, London

Covent Garden is located at Covent Garden, London and the nearest public transport station is Trafalgar Square / Charing Cross Station (E).

Tube stations close to Covent Garden:

  • Covent Garden
  • Charing Cross
  • Embankment

Train stations close to Covent Garden:

  • Charing Cross

Bus stations close to Covent Garden:

  • Trafalgar Square / Charing Cross Station (E)
  • Charing Cross Stn / Trafalgar Square (F)
  • Bedford Street (J)

River Bus stations close to Covent Garden:

  • Embankment Pier

Alternative route from Kensington Palace Gardens to Covent Garden by bus via 94 and 139

To get from Kensington Palace Gardens to Covent Garden in London, take the 94 bus from Palace Gardens Terrace (M) station to Piccadilly Circus (F) station. Next, take the 139 bus from Piccadilly Circus (F) station to Southampton Street / Covent Garden (A) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min. The ride fare is £1.75.

42min£1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 9494
Bus - 139139
Leaves from Palace Gardens Terrace (M)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Palace Gardens Terrace (M)
    ID M
    430 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9494
    Wait for bus
    94
    Piccadilly Circus
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Piccadilly Circus (F)
    ID F
    25 min
  • 4
    Bus - 139139
    Wait for bus
    139
    Waterloo
  • 5
    Ride to bus station Southampton Street / Covent Garden (A)
    Ride to bus station
    Southampton Street / Covent Garden (A)
    ID A
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 40 minutes, using Bus line 9.

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

    The alternative route takes 42 minutes, using Bus line 94, Bus line 139.

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

    Yes, there’s a direct bus going from Kensington Palace Gardens in Kensington to Covent Garden in London in 40 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Kensington Palace Gardens in Kensington and Covent Garden in London by bus is about 40 min.

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

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

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

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

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

    The first bus from Kensington Palace Gardens in Kensington to Covent Garden in London is Hammersmith - Aldwych. It leaves the Kensington Palace (M) stop at 09:21.

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

    The first Tube from Kensington Palace Gardens in Kensington to Covent Garden in London is Central. It leaves the Queensway station at 01:18.

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

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