How to get from Covent Garden to Kensington Palace by bus?

From Covent Garden to Kensington Palace by bus

Take one direct bus from Covent Garden to Kensington Palace in Kensington: take the 9 bus from Savoy Street (U) station to Kensington Palace (N) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 37 min. The ride fare is £1.75.

37min£1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 99
Walk to Kensington Palace
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 Palace (N)
    ID N
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to Kensington Palace
    Walk to
    Kensington Palace
    Palace Avenue
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Covent Garden to Kensington Palace by Tube and bus

To get from Covent Garden to Kensington Palace in Kensington, take the PICCADILLY Tube from Covent Garden station to Knightsbridge station. Next, take the 52 bus from Knightsbridge Station / Harrods (KE) station to Kensington Palace (N) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 33 min. The ride fare is £4.55.

33min£4.55
Walk to Tube station
Tube - PICCADILLY
Bus - 5252
Walk to Kensington Palace
Leaves from Covent Garden

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  • 1
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Covent Garden
    420 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Tube - PICCADILLY
    Wait for Tube
    PICCADILLY
    Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Knightsbridge
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Knightsbridge Station / Harrods (KE)
    ID KE
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Willesden, Bus Garage
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kensington Palace (N)
    ID N
    8 min
  • 7
    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 Covent Garden to Kensington Palace

The distance between Covent Garden, Kensington and Kensington Palace, Kensington is approximately 3.6 mi, which can typically be travelled in 37 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Covent Garden to Kensington Palace by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Kensington – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Covent Garden

Covent Garden is located at Covent Garden, 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 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:

  • Notting Hill Gate
  • Lancaster Gate
  • Bayswater

Bus stations close to Kensington Palace:

  • York House Place / Kensington High St (K)
  • Kensington Church Street / Holland St (H)
  • High Street Kensington Station (F)

Related Routes

From Covent Garden to Kensington Palace by Tube and bus

To get from Covent Garden to Kensington Palace in Kensington, take the PICCADILLY Tube from Covent Garden station to Knightsbridge station. Next, take the 52 bus from Knightsbridge Station / Harrods (KE) station to Kensington Palace (N) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 33 min. The ride fare is £4.55.

33min£4.55
Walk to Tube station
Tube - PICCADILLY
Bus - 5252
Walk to Kensington Palace
Leaves from Covent Garden

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Covent Garden
    420 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Tube - PICCADILLY
    Wait for Tube
    PICCADILLY
    Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Knightsbridge
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Knightsbridge Station / Harrods (KE)
    ID KE
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Willesden, Bus Garage
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kensington Palace (N)
    ID N
    8 min
  • 7
    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 Covent Garden to Kensington Palace?

    The fastest way takes 37 minutes, using Bus line 9.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Covent Garden to Kensington Palace?

    The alternative route takes 33 minutes, using Bus line PICCADILLY, Bus line 52.

  • Is there a direct bus between Covent Garden and Kensington Palace?

    Yes, there’s a direct bus going from Covent Garden in London to Kensington Palace in Kensington in 37 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Covent Garden to Kensington Palace?

    The 9 bus line goes from Savoy Street (U) station near Covent Garden in London to Hammersmith station near Kensington Palace in Kensington.

  • How long does it take to travel from Covent Garden to Kensington Palace by bus?

    The total travel time between Covent Garden in London and Kensington Palace in Kensington by bus is about 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Covent Garden to get to Kensington Palace?

    Get on the 9 bus from the Savoy Street (U) stop near Covent Garden in London.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Covent Garden and Kensington Palace?

    Get off the bus at the Hammersmith stop, which is closest to Kensington Palace in Kensington.

  • When is the first Tube from Covent Garden to Kensington Palace?

    The first Tube from Covent Garden in London to Kensington Palace in Kensington is Circle. It leaves the Embankment station at 01:10.

  • When is the first train from Covent Garden to Kensington Palace?

    The first train from Covent Garden 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 Covent Garden to Kensington Palace?

    The first bus from Covent Garden in London to Kensington Palace in Kensington is Hammersmith - Aldwych. It leaves the Savoy Street (U) stop at 09:07.

  • How much is the bus fare from Covent Garden to Kensington Palace?

    The ride from Covent Garden to Kensington Palace costs £1.75.

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