How to get from South Ruislip to Kensington (Olympia) by train and tube?

By train and tube

To get from South Ruislip to Kensington (Olympia) in West Kensington, take the CENTRAL tube from South Ruislip station to Shepherd's Bush station. Next, take the OVERGROUND train from Shepherds Bush station to Kensington (Olympia) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 33 min. The ride fare is £2.20.

33min£2.20
Tube - CENTRAL
Train - OVERGROUND
Leaves from South Ruislip

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tube station
    Start from tube station
    South Ruislip
  • 2
    Tube - CENTRAL
    Wait for tube
    CENTRAL
    Hainault
  • 3
    Ride to tube station
    Ride to tube station
    Shepherd's Bush
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Shepherds Bush
    80 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)
    2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and tube

To get from South Ruislip to Kensington (Olympia) in West Kensington, take the CENTRAL tube from South Ruislip station to Shepherd's Bush station. Next, take the 49 bus from Shepherd's Bush Station (D) station to Russell Gardens (A) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 35 min. The ride fare is £3.95.

35min£3.95
Tube - CENTRAL
Bus - 4949
Walk to Kensington (Olympia)
Leaves from South Ruislip

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tube station
    Start from tube station
    South Ruislip
  • 2
    Tube - CENTRAL
    Wait for tube
    CENTRAL
    Hainault
  • 3
    Ride to tube station
    Ride to tube station
    Shepherd's Bush
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shepherd's Bush Station (D)
    ID D
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Clapham Junction
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Russell Gardens (A)
    ID A
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to Kensington (Olympia)
    Walk to
    Kensington (Olympia)
    360 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from South Ruislip to Kensington (Olympia)

The distance between South Ruislip, West Kensington and Kensington (Olympia), West Kensington is approximately 9.8 mi, which can typically be travelled in 33 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Ruislip to Kensington (Olympia) by train and 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 South Ruislip

South Ruislip is located at South Ruislip, West Kensington and the nearest public transport station is South Ruislip Station (A).

Tube stations close to South Ruislip:

  • South Ruislip
  • Eastcote
  • Ruislip Gardens

Bus stations close to South Ruislip:

  • South Ruislip Station (A)
  • Angus Drive (H)
  • West Mead (R)

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 Holland Gardens (N).

Tube stations close to Kensington (Olympia):

  • Kensington (Olympia)
  • West Kensington
  • Barons Court

Train stations close to Kensington (Olympia):

  • Kensington (Olympia)

Bus stations close to Kensington (Olympia):

  • Holland Gardens (N)
  • Kensington (Olympia) Station Olympia (K)
  • Kensington (Olympia) Station, Olympia

Related Routes

By bus and tube

To get from South Ruislip to Kensington (Olympia) in West Kensington, take the CENTRAL tube from South Ruislip station to Shepherd's Bush station. Next, take the 49 bus from Shepherd's Bush Station (D) station to Russell Gardens (A) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 35 min. The ride fare is £3.95.

35min£3.95
Tube - CENTRAL
Bus - 4949
Walk to Kensington (Olympia)
Leaves from South Ruislip

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tube station
    Start from tube station
    South Ruislip
  • 2
    Tube - CENTRAL
    Wait for tube
    CENTRAL
    Hainault
  • 3
    Ride to tube station
    Ride to tube station
    Shepherd's Bush
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shepherd's Bush Station (D)
    ID D
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Clapham Junction
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Russell Gardens (A)
    ID A
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to Kensington (Olympia)
    Walk to
    Kensington (Olympia)
    360 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from South Ruislip to Kensington (Olympia)?

    The fastest way takes 33 minutes, using Bus line CENTRAL, Bus line OVERGROUND.

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

    The alternative route takes 35 minutes, using Bus line CENTRAL, Bus line 49.

  • Is there a direct tube between South Ruislip and Kensington (Olympia)?

    No, you’ll have to take one tube line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 33 min.

  • Which tube line goes from South Ruislip to Kensington (Olympia)?

    The CENTRAL tube line goes from Hainault station near South Ruislip in Ruislip to Shepherd's Bush station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Kensington (Olympia) station near Kensington (Olympia) in West Kensington.

  • How long does it take to travel from South Ruislip to Kensington (Olympia) by tube and train?

    The total travel time between South Ruislip in Ruislip and Kensington (Olympia) in West Kensington by tube and train is about 33 min.

  • Where do I get on the tube near South Ruislip to get to Kensington (Olympia)?

    Get on the CENTRAL tube from the Hainault station near South Ruislip in Ruislip.

  • Where do I get off the tube when travelling between South Ruislip and Kensington (Olympia)?

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

  • When is the first tube from South Ruislip to Kensington (Olympia)?

    The first tube from South Ruislip in Ruislip to Kensington (Olympia) in West Kensington is Central. It leaves the South Ruislip station at 07:45.

  • How much is the tube fare from South Ruislip to Kensington (Olympia)?

    The ride from South Ruislip to Kensington (Olympia) costs £2.20.

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