How to get from Charing Cross to Kensington Palace by tube?

By tube

Take one direct tube from Charing Cross to Kensington Palace in Kensington: take the CIRCLE tube from Embankment station to High Street Kensington station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 31 min. The ride fare is £2.70.

31min£2.70
Tube - CIRCLE
Walk to Kensington Palace
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 Kensington Palace
    Walk to
    Kensington Palace
    Palace Avenue
    840 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

Take one direct bus from Charing Cross to Kensington Palace in Kensington: take the 9 bus from Charing Cross Station (H) station to Kensington Palace (N) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 36 min. The ride fare is £1.75.

36min£1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 99
Walk to Kensington Palace
Leaves from Charing Cross Station (H)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Charing Cross Station (H)
    ID H
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 99
    Wait for bus
    9
    Hammersmith
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kensington Palace (N)
    ID N
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to Kensington Palace
    Walk to
    Kensington Palace
    Palace Avenue
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Charing Cross to Kensington Palace

The distance between Charing Cross, Kensington and Kensington Palace, Kensington is approximately 4.25 mi, which can typically be travelled in 31 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Charing Cross to Kensington Palace by tube, so no matter how you choose to travel in Kensington – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Charing Cross

Charing Cross is located at Charing Cross, Kensington and the nearest public transport station is Charing Cross.

Tube stations close to Charing Cross:

  • Charing Cross
  • Embankment

Train stations close to Charing Cross:

  • Charing Cross

Bus stations close to Charing Cross:

  • Bedford Street (J)
  • Trafalgar Square / Charing Cross Stn (G)
  • Embankment (40b)

River Bus stations close to Charing Cross:

  • Embankment Pier
  • Festival Pier

Public transport stations close to Kensington Palace, Kensington

Kensington Palace is located at Palace Avenue, Kensington and the nearest public transport station is Palace Gate (RP).

Tube stations close to Kensington Palace:

  • Queensway
  • Bayswater
  • High Street Kensington

Bus stations close to Kensington Palace:

  • Palace Gate (RP)
  • Palace Gate (RE)
  • Kensington Road / Royal Albert Hall (RJ)

Related Routes

By bus

Take one direct bus from Charing Cross to Kensington Palace in Kensington: take the 9 bus from Charing Cross Station (H) station to Kensington Palace (N) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 36 min. The ride fare is £1.75.

36min£1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 99
Walk to Kensington Palace
Leaves from Charing Cross Station (H)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Charing Cross Station (H)
    ID H
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 99
    Wait for bus
    9
    Hammersmith
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kensington Palace (N)
    ID N
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to Kensington Palace
    Walk to
    Kensington Palace
    Palace Avenue
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Kensington Palace?

    The fastest way takes 31 minutes, using Bus line CIRCLE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Charing Cross to Kensington Palace?

    The alternative route takes 36 minutes, using Bus line 9.

  • Is there a direct tube between Charing Cross and Kensington Palace?

    Yes, there’s a direct tube going from Charing Cross in London to Kensington Palace in Kensington in 31 min.

  • Which tube line goes from Charing Cross to Kensington Palace?

    The CIRCLE tube line goes from Edgware Road station near Charing Cross in London to High Street Kensington station near Kensington Palace in Kensington.

  • How long does it take to travel from Charing Cross to Kensington Palace by tube?

    The total travel time between Charing Cross in London and Kensington Palace in Kensington by tube is about 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the tube near Charing Cross to get to Kensington Palace?

    Get on the CIRCLE tube from the Edgware Road station near Charing Cross in London.

  • Where do I get off the tube when travelling between Charing Cross and Kensington Palace?

    Get off the tube at the Kensington Palace station, which is closest to Kensington Palace in Kensington.

  • When is the last bus from Charing Cross to Kensington Palace?

    The last bus from Charing Cross in London to Kensington Palace in Kensington is the Heathrow Terminal 5 - Aldwych line. It leaves the Charing Cross Station (H) stop at 01:33.

  • When is the last tube from Charing Cross to Kensington Palace?

    The last tube from Charing Cross in London to Kensington Palace in Kensington is the Circle line. It leaves the Embankment station at 00:58.

  • How much is the tube fare from Charing Cross to Kensington Palace?

    The ride from Charing Cross to Kensington Palace costs £2.70.

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