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

From Charing Cross to Kensington Palace 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 28 min. The ride fare is £2.90.

28min£2.90
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
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to Kensington Palace
    Walk to
    Kensington Palace
    Palace Avenue
    740 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Charing Cross to Kensington Palace 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
    280 m • 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
    360 m • 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 6.82 km, which can typically be travelled in 28 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 Embankment.

Tube stations close to Charing Cross:

  • Embankment
  • Charing Cross

Train stations close to Charing Cross:

  • Charing Cross

Bus stations close to Charing Cross:

  • Embankment (40b)
  • Embankment (40c)
  • Charing Cross Station (H)

River Bus stations close to Charing Cross:

  • Embankment Pier
  • London Eye Waterloo Pier

Public transport stations close to Kensington Palace, Kensington

Kensington Palace is located at Palace Avenue, Kensington and the nearest public transport station is York House Place / Kensington High St (K).

Tube stations close to Kensington Palace:

  • Queensway
  • Bayswater
  • Lancaster Gate

Bus stations close to Kensington Palace:

  • York House Place / Kensington High St (K)
  • Sheffield Terrace (X)
  • Sheffield Terrace (P)

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From Charing Cross to Kensington Palace 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
    280 m • 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
    360 m • 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 28 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 28 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 28 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 High Street Kensington station, which is closest to Kensington Palace in Kensington.

  • When is the first Tube from Charing Cross to Kensington Palace?

    The first Tube from Charing Cross in London to Kensington Palace in Kensington is Circle. It leaves the Embankment station at 01:12.

  • When is the first train from Charing Cross to Kensington Palace?

    The first train from Charing Cross in London to Kensington Palace in Kensington is Elizabeth. It leaves the Tottenham Court Road station at 01:22.

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

    The first bus from Charing Cross in London to Kensington Palace in 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 Palace?

    The ride from Charing Cross to Kensington Palace costs £2.90.

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