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

By Tube

To get from Covent Garden 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 27 min. The ride fare is £2.80.

27min£2.80
Walk to Tube station
Tube - DISTRICT
Tube - DISTRICT
Leaves from Embankment

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Embankment
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 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

By bus

Take one direct bus from Covent Garden to Kensington (Olympia) in West Kensington: take the 9 bus from Savoy Street (U) station to Kensington Olympia Station (C) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 min. The ride fare is £1.75.

44min£1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 99
Walk to Kensington (Olympia)
Leaves from Savoy Street (U)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Savoy Street (U)
    ID U
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 99
    Wait for bus
    9
    Hammersmith
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kensington Olympia Station (C)
    ID C
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to Kensington (Olympia)
    Walk to
    Kensington (Olympia)
    340 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Covent Garden to Kensington (Olympia)

The distance between Covent Garden, West Kensington and Kensington (Olympia), West Kensington is approximately 5.04 mi, which can typically be travelled in 27 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Covent Garden 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 Covent Garden

Covent Garden is located at Covent Garden, West Kensington and the nearest public transport station is Lancaster Place (T).

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:

  • Lancaster Place (T)
  • Lancaster Place / Somerset House (B)
  • Embankment (40c)

River Bus stations close to Covent Garden:

  • 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 Warwick Gardens (W).

Tube stations close to Kensington (Olympia):

  • Kensington (Olympia)
  • Shepherd's Bush
  • West Kensington

Train stations close to Kensington (Olympia):

  • Kensington (Olympia)

Bus stations close to Kensington (Olympia):

  • Warwick Gardens (W)
  • Kensington Olympia Station (C)
  • Holland Rd / Kensington Olympia Stn (M)

Related Routes

By bus

Take one direct bus from Covent Garden to Kensington (Olympia) in West Kensington: take the 9 bus from Savoy Street (U) station to Kensington Olympia Station (C) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 min. The ride fare is £1.75.

44min£1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 99
Walk to Kensington (Olympia)
Leaves from Savoy Street (U)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Savoy Street (U)
    ID U
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 99
    Wait for bus
    9
    Hammersmith
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kensington Olympia Station (C)
    ID C
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to Kensington (Olympia)
    Walk to
    Kensington (Olympia)
    340 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Covent Garden to Kensington (Olympia)?

    The fastest way takes 27 minutes, using Bus line DISTRICT, Bus line DISTRICT.

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

    The alternative route takes 44 minutes, using Bus line 9.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 Tube lines in total. The total travelling time is 27 min.

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

    The DISTRICT Tube line goes from Embankment station near Covent Garden in London to Ealing Broadway station. From there you’ll have to take one Tube line till Ealing Broadway station near Kensington (Olympia) in West Kensington.

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

    The total travel time between Covent Garden in London and Kensington (Olympia) in West Kensington by Tube is about 27 min.

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

    Get on the DISTRICT Tube from the Embankment station near Covent Garden in London.

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

    Get off the Tube at the Ealing Broadway station, which is closest to Kensington (Olympia) in West Kensington.

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

    The first River Bus from Covent Garden in London to Kensington (Olympia) in West Kensington is Barking Riverside Pier - Putney Pier. It leaves the Embankment Pier station at 10:04.

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

    The first Tube from Covent Garden in London to Kensington (Olympia) in West Kensington is Piccadilly. It leaves the Covent Garden station at 05:15.

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

    The first bus from Covent Garden in London to Kensington (Olympia) in West Kensington is Heathrow Terminal 5 - Aldwych. It leaves the Savoy Street (U) stop at 05:31.

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

    The first train from Covent Garden in London to Kensington (Olympia) in West Kensington is Elizabeth. It leaves the Tottenham Court Road station at 08:22.

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

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

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