How to get from Charing Cross to Kensington (Olympia) by Tube?

Charing Cross to Kensington (Olympia) map

From Charing Cross to Kensington (Olympia) by Tube

To get from Charing Cross to Kensington (Olympia) in West Kensington, take the DISTRICT Tube from Embankment station to Earl's Court station. Next, take the DISTRICT Tube from Earl's Court station to Kensington (Olympia) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 21 min. The ride fare is £2.80.

21min£2.80
Tube - DISTRICT
Tube - DISTRICT
Leaves from Embankment

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    Charing Cross
  • 2
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for Tube
    DISTRICT
    Ealing Broadway
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Earl's Court
    12 min
  • 4
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for Tube
    DISTRICT
    Olympia
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station Kensington (Olympia)
    Ride to Tube station
    Kensington (Olympia)
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Charing Cross to Kensington (Olympia) by Tube and bus

To get from Charing Cross to Kensington (Olympia) in West Kensington, take the CIRCLE Tube from Embankment station to High Street Kensington station. Next, take the 49 bus from High Street Kensington Station (E) station to Holland Rd / Kensington Olympia Stn (M) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 33 min. The ride fare is £4.45.

33min£4.45
Tube - CIRCLE
Bus - 4949
Walk to Kensington (Olympia)
Leaves from Embankment

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    Charing Cross
  • 2
    Tube - CIRCLE
    Wait for Tube
    CIRCLE
    Edgware Road
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    High Street Kensington
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    High Street Kensington Station (E)
    ID E
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    White City
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Holland Rd / Kensington Olympia Stn (M)
    ID M
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to Kensington (Olympia)
    Walk to
    Kensington (Olympia)
    280 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Charing Cross to Kensington (Olympia)

The distance between Charing Cross, West Kensington and Kensington (Olympia), West Kensington is approximately 7.61 km, which can typically be travelled in 21 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Charing Cross to Kensington (Olympia) by Tube, so no matter how you choose to travel in West Kensington – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Charing Cross

Charing Cross is located at Charing Cross, West Kensington and the nearest public transport station is Trafalgar Square / Charing Cross Stn (G).

Tube stations close to Charing Cross:

  • Charing Cross
  • Embankment

Train stations close to Charing Cross:

  • Charing Cross

Bus stations close to Charing Cross:

  • Trafalgar Square / Charing Cross Stn (G)
  • Charing Cross Station (H)
  • Charing Cross Stn / Trafalgar Square (F)

River Bus stations close to Charing Cross:

  • Embankment Pier

Public transport stations close to Kensington (Olympia), West Kensington

Kensington (Olympia) is located at Kensington (Olympia), West Kensington and the nearest public transport station is Russell Gardens (A).

Tube stations close to Kensington (Olympia):

  • Kensington (Olympia)
  • Barons Court
  • West Kensington

Train stations close to Kensington (Olympia):

  • Kensington (Olympia)

Bus stations close to Kensington (Olympia):

  • Russell Gardens (A)
  • Holland Rd / Kensington Olympia Stn (M)
  • Russell Gardens (Q)

Related Routes

Charing Cross to Kensington (Olympia) map

From Charing Cross to Kensington (Olympia) by Tube and bus

To get from Charing Cross to Kensington (Olympia) in West Kensington, take the CIRCLE Tube from Embankment station to High Street Kensington station. Next, take the 49 bus from High Street Kensington Station (E) station to Holland Rd / Kensington Olympia Stn (M) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 33 min. The ride fare is £4.45.

33min£4.45
Tube - CIRCLE
Bus - 4949
Walk to Kensington (Olympia)
Leaves from Embankment

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    Charing Cross
  • 2
    Tube - CIRCLE
    Wait for Tube
    CIRCLE
    Edgware Road
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    High Street Kensington
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    High Street Kensington Station (E)
    ID E
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    White City
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Holland Rd / Kensington Olympia Stn (M)
    ID M
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to Kensington (Olympia)
    Walk to
    Kensington (Olympia)
    280 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Kensington (Olympia)?

    The fastest way takes 21 minutes, using Bus line DISTRICT, Bus line DISTRICT.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Charing Cross to Kensington (Olympia)?

    The alternative route takes 33 minutes, using Bus line CIRCLE, Bus line 49.

  • Is there a direct Tube between Charing Cross and Kensington (Olympia)?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 Tube lines in total. The total travelling time is 21 min.

  • Which Tube line goes from Charing Cross to Kensington (Olympia)?

    The DISTRICT Tube line goes from Ealing Broadway station near Charing Cross in London to Earl's Court station. From there you’ll have to take one Tube line till Earl's Court station near Kensington (Olympia) in West Kensington.

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

    The total travel time between Charing Cross in London and Kensington (Olympia) in West Kensington by Tube is about 21 min.

  • Where do I get on the Tube near Charing Cross to get to Kensington (Olympia)?

    Get on the DISTRICT Tube from the Ealing Broadway station near Charing Cross in London.

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

    Get off the Tube at the Earl's Court station, which is closest to Kensington (Olympia) in West Kensington.

  • When is the first Tube from Charing Cross to Kensington (Olympia)?

    The first Tube from Charing Cross in London to Kensington (Olympia) in West Kensington is District. It leaves the Embankment station at 01:12.

  • When is the first River Bus from Charing Cross to Kensington (Olympia)?

    The first River Bus from Charing Cross in London to Kensington (Olympia) in West Kensington is Barking Riverside Pier - Putney Pier. It leaves the Embankment Pier station at 07:16.

  • When is the first bus from Charing Cross to Kensington (Olympia)?

    The first bus from Charing Cross in London to Kensington (Olympia) in West Kensington is Hammersmith - Aldwych. It leaves the Charing Cross Station (H) stop at 09:10.

  • How much is the Tube fare from Charing Cross to Kensington (Olympia)?

    The ride from Charing Cross to Kensington (Olympia) costs £2.80.

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