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How to get from Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road to Kensington Palace by bus and tube?

By bus and tube

To get from Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road to Kensington Palace in Kensington, take the JUBILEE tube from Waterloo station to Green Park station. Next, take the 9 bus from Green Park Station (H) station to Kensington Palace (N) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 34 min. The ride fare is £4.45.

34min£4.45
Walk to tube station
Tube - JUBILEE
Bus - 99
Walk to Kensington Palace
Leaves from Waterloo

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tube station
    Walk to tube station
    Waterloo
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Tube - JUBILEE
    Wait for tube
    JUBILEE
    Wembley Park
  • 3
    Ride to tube station
    Ride to tube station
    Green Park
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Green Park Station (H)
    ID H
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 99
    Wait for bus
    9
    Hammersmith
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kensington Palace (N)
    ID N
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to Kensington Palace
    Walk to
    Kensington Palace
    Palace Avenue
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road to Kensington Palace in Kensington, take the 176 bus from Waterloo Station / Tenison Way (H) station to Charing Cross Station (H) station. Next, take the 9 bus from Charing Cross Station (H) station to Kensington Palace (N) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 41 min. The ride fare is £1.75.

41min£1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 176176
Bus - 99
Walk to Kensington Palace
Leaves from Waterloo Station / Tenison Way (H)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Waterloo Station / Tenison Way (H)
    ID H
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 176176
    Wait for bus
    176
    Tottenham Court Road
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Charing Cross Station (H)
    ID H
    7 min
  • 4
    Bus - 99
    Wait for bus
    9
    Hammersmith
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kensington Palace (N)
    ID N
    26 min
  • 6
    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 Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road to Kensington Palace

The distance between Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road, Kensington and Kensington Palace, Kensington is approximately 3.79 mi, which can typically be travelled in 34 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road 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 Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road

Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road is located at Waterloo Road, Kensington and the nearest public transport station is Waterloo Station / Waterloo Rd (F), Waterloo.

Bus stations close to Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road:

  • Waterloo Station / Waterloo Rd (F), Waterloo
  • Waterloo Station / Waterloo Rd (D), Waterloo
  • Waterloo Stationupper Taxi Rd, Waterloo

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 (RE).

Tube stations close to Kensington Palace:

  • High Street Kensington
  • Lancaster Gate
  • Bayswater

Bus stations close to Kensington Palace:

  • Palace Gate (RE)
  • Kensington Road / Royal Albert Hall (RJ)
  • York House Place / Kensington High St (K)

By bus

To get from Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road to Kensington Palace in Kensington, take the 176 bus from Waterloo Station / Tenison Way (H) station to Charing Cross Station (H) station. Next, take the 9 bus from Charing Cross Station (H) station to Kensington Palace (N) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 41 min. The ride fare is £1.75.

41min£1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 176176
Bus - 99
Walk to Kensington Palace
Leaves from Waterloo Station / Tenison Way (H)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Waterloo Station / Tenison Way (H)
    ID H
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 176176
    Wait for bus
    176
    Tottenham Court Road
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Charing Cross Station (H)
    ID H
    7 min
  • 4
    Bus - 99
    Wait for bus
    9
    Hammersmith
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kensington Palace (N)
    ID N
    26 min
  • 6
    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 Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road to Kensington Palace?

    The fastest way takes 34 minutes, using Bus line JUBILEE, Bus line 9.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road to Kensington Palace?

    The alternative route takes 41 minutes, using Bus line 176, Bus line 9.

  • Is there a direct tube between Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road and Kensington Palace?

    No, you’ll have to take one tube line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 34 min.

  • Which tube line goes from Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road to Kensington Palace?

    The JUBILEE tube line goes from Waterloo station near Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road in Waterloo to Wembley Park station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Kensington Palace station near Kensington Palace in Kensington.

  • How long does it take to travel from Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road to Kensington Palace by tube and bus?

    The total travel time between Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road in Waterloo and Kensington Palace in Kensington by tube and bus is about 34 min.

  • Where do I get on the tube near Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road to get to Kensington Palace?

    Get on the JUBILEE tube from the Waterloo station near Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road in Waterloo.

  • Where do I get off the tube when travelling between Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road and Kensington Palace?

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

  • How much is the tube fare from Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road to Kensington Palace?

    The ride from Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road to Kensington Palace costs £4.45.

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