How to get from Harpenden to Kensington (Olympia) by train?

By train

To get from Harpenden to Kensington (Olympia) in West Kensington, take the THAMESLINK train from Harpenden station to West Hampstead Thameslink station. Next, take the OVERGROUND train from West Hampstead station to Kensington (Olympia) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The ride fare is £11.30.

59min£11.30
Train - THAMESLINK
Train - OVERGROUND
Leaves from Harpenden

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Harpenden
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Orpington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    West Hampstead Thameslink
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    West Hampstead
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - OVERGROUND
    Wait for train
    OVERGROUND
    Clapham Junction
  • 6
    Ride to train station Kensington (Olympia)
    Ride to train station
    Kensington (Olympia)
    21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By Tube, bus and train

To get from Harpenden to Kensington (Olympia) in West Kensington, you’ll need to take one train line, one Tube line and one bus line: take the THAMESLINK train from Harpenden station to Blackfriars station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CIRCLE Tube and finally take the 28 bus from High Street Kensington Station (E) station to Kensington Olympia Station (C) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min. The ride fare is £15.85.

78min£15.85
Train - THAMESLINK
Tube - CIRCLE
Bus - 2828
Walk to Kensington (Olympia)
Leaves from Harpenden

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Harpenden
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Three Bridges
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackfriars
    38 min
  • 4
    Tube - CIRCLE
    Wait for Tube
    CIRCLE
    Edgware Road
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    High Street Kensington
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    High Street Kensington Station (E)
    ID E
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Wandsworth
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kensington Olympia Station (C)
    ID C
    6 min
  • 9
    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 Harpenden to Kensington (Olympia)

The distance between Harpenden, West Kensington and Kensington (Olympia), West Kensington is approximately 26.44 mi, which can typically be travelled in 59 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Harpenden to Kensington (Olympia) by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in West Kensington – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Harpenden

Harpenden is located at Harpenden, West Kensington and the nearest public transport station is Harpenden.

Bus stations close to Harpenden:

  • Harpenden
  • Harpenden Railway Station, Harpenden
  • Cornwall Rd, Harpenden

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 Shepherd's Bush.

Tube stations close to Kensington (Olympia):

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

Train stations close to Kensington (Olympia):

  • Kensington (Olympia)

Bus stations close to Kensington (Olympia):

  • Kensington (Olympia) Station, Olympia
  • Kensington (Olympia) Station Olympia (K)
  • St Barnabas Church (B)

Related Routes

By Tube, bus and train

To get from Harpenden to Kensington (Olympia) in West Kensington, you’ll need to take one train line, one Tube line and one bus line: take the THAMESLINK train from Harpenden station to Blackfriars station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CIRCLE Tube and finally take the 28 bus from High Street Kensington Station (E) station to Kensington Olympia Station (C) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min. The ride fare is £15.85.

78min£15.85
Train - THAMESLINK
Tube - CIRCLE
Bus - 2828
Walk to Kensington (Olympia)
Leaves from Harpenden

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Harpenden
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Three Bridges
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackfriars
    38 min
  • 4
    Tube - CIRCLE
    Wait for Tube
    CIRCLE
    Edgware Road
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    High Street Kensington
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    High Street Kensington Station (E)
    ID E
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Wandsworth
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kensington Olympia Station (C)
    ID C
    6 min
  • 9
    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 Harpenden to Kensington (Olympia)?

    The fastest way takes 59 minutes, using Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line OVERGROUND.

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

    The alternative route takes 78 minutes, using Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line CIRCLE, Bus line 28.

  • Is there a direct train between Harpenden and Kensington (Olympia)?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 59 min.

  • Which train line goes from Harpenden to Kensington (Olympia)?

    The THAMESLINK train line goes from Orpington station near Harpenden in London to West Hampstead Thameslink station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till West Hampstead Thameslink station near Kensington (Olympia) in West Kensington.

  • How long does it take to travel from Harpenden to Kensington (Olympia) by train?

    The total travel time between Harpenden in London and Kensington (Olympia) in West Kensington by train is about 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Harpenden to get to Kensington (Olympia)?

    Get on the THAMESLINK train from the Orpington station near Harpenden in London.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Harpenden and Kensington (Olympia)?

    Get off the train at the West Hampstead Thameslink station, which is closest to Kensington (Olympia) in West Kensington.

  • How much is the train fare from Harpenden to Kensington (Olympia)?

    The ride from Harpenden to Kensington (Olympia) costs £11.30.

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