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How to get from Ilford to Kensington Palace by bus and tube?

By bus and tube

To get from Ilford to Kensington Palace in Kensington, take the 366 bus from Redbridge Central Library (Q) station to Redbridge Station (RB) station. Next, take the CENTRAL tube from Redbridge station to Queensway station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min. The ride fare is £4.95.

71min£4.95
Bus - 366366
Tube - CENTRAL
Walk to Kensington Palace
Leaves from Redbridge Central Library (Q)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ilford
  • 2
    Bus - 366366
    Wait for bus
    366
    Redbridge
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Redbridge Station (RB)
    ID RB
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to tube station
    Walk to tube station
    Redbridge
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - CENTRAL
    Wait for tube
    CENTRAL
    Ealing Broadway
  • 6
    Ride to tube station
    Ride to tube station
    Queensway
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to Kensington Palace
    Walk to
    Kensington Palace
    Palace Avenue
    0.57 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and tube via 462 and CENTRAL

To get from Ilford to Kensington Palace in Kensington, take the 462 bus from Redbridge Central Library (Q) station to Gants Hill Station / Woodford Avenue (WS) station. Next, take the CENTRAL tube from Gants Hill station to Queensway station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is £4.95.

75min£4.95
Bus - 462462
Tube - CENTRAL
Walk to Kensington Palace
Leaves from Redbridge Central Library (Q)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ilford
  • 2
    Bus - 462462
    Wait for bus
    462
    Limes Farm Estate
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gants Hill Station / Woodford Avenue (WS)
    ID WS
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to tube station
    Walk to tube station
    Gants Hill
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - CENTRAL
    Wait for tube
    CENTRAL
    Ealing Broadway
  • 6
    Ride to tube station
    Ride to tube station
    Queensway
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to Kensington Palace
    Walk to
    Kensington Palace
    Palace Avenue
    0.57 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ilford to Kensington Palace

The distance between Ilford, Kensington and Kensington Palace, Kensington is approximately 16.06 mi, which can typically be travelled in 71 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ilford to Kensington Palace by bus and tube, so no matter how you choose to travel in Kensington – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Ilford

Ilford is located at Ilford, Kensington and the nearest public transport station is Redbridge Central Library, Ilford.

Tube stations close to Ilford:

  • Gants Hill
  • Barking

Train stations close to Ilford:

  • Ilford
  • Seven Kings
  • Manor Park

Bus stations close to Ilford:

  • Redbridge Central Library, Ilford
  • Redbridge Central Library (R)
  • Hainault Street (V)

Public transport stations close to Kensington Palace, Kensington

Kensington Palace is located at Palace Avenue, Kensington and the nearest public transport station is Queensway Station (C).

Tube stations close to Kensington Palace:

  • Bayswater
  • Queensway
  • High Street Kensington

Bus stations close to Kensington Palace:

  • Queensway Station (C)
  • Queensway Station (A)
  • Kensington Road / Royal Albert Hall (RJ)

Alternative route by bus and tube via 462 and CENTRAL

To get from Ilford to Kensington Palace in Kensington, take the 462 bus from Redbridge Central Library (Q) station to Gants Hill Station / Woodford Avenue (WS) station. Next, take the CENTRAL tube from Gants Hill station to Queensway station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is £4.95.

75min£4.95
Bus - 462462
Tube - CENTRAL
Walk to Kensington Palace
Leaves from Redbridge Central Library (Q)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ilford
  • 2
    Bus - 462462
    Wait for bus
    462
    Limes Farm Estate
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gants Hill Station / Woodford Avenue (WS)
    ID WS
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to tube station
    Walk to tube station
    Gants Hill
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - CENTRAL
    Wait for tube
    CENTRAL
    Ealing Broadway
  • 6
    Ride to tube station
    Ride to tube station
    Queensway
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to Kensington Palace
    Walk to
    Kensington Palace
    Palace Avenue
    0.57 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 71 minutes, using Bus line 366, Bus line CENTRAL.

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

    The alternative route takes 75 minutes, using Bus line 462, Bus line CENTRAL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Ilford and Kensington Palace?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one tube line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 11 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Ilford to Kensington Palace?

    The 366 bus line goes from Redbridge station near Ilford in London to Redbridge Station (RB) station. From there you’ll have to take one tube line till Kensington Palace station near Kensington Palace in Kensington.

  • How long does it take to travel from Ilford to Kensington Palace by bus and tube?

    The total travel time between Ilford in London and Kensington Palace in Kensington by bus and tube is about 1 hr 11 min.

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

    Get on the 366 bus from the Redbridge stop near Ilford in London.

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

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

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

    The ride from Ilford to Kensington Palace costs £4.95.

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