How to get from Kings Cross to Kensington Palace by Tube and bus?

From Kings Cross to Kensington Palace by Tube and bus

To get from Kings Cross to Kensington Palace in Kensington, take the VICTORIA Tube from King's Cross St. Pancras 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 39 min. The ride fare is £4.55.

39min£4.55
Walk to Tube station
Tube - VICTORIA
Bus - 99
Walk to Kensington Palace
Leaves from King's Cross St. Pancras

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Tube - VICTORIA
    Wait for Tube
    VICTORIA
    Brixton
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Green Park
    7 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

Alternative route from Kings Cross to Kensington Palace by Tube and bus via PICCADILLY and 9

To get from Kings Cross to Kensington Palace in Kensington, take the PICCADILLY Tube from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Hyde Park Corner station. Next, take the 9 bus from Hyde Park Corner Station (M) station to Kensington Palace (N) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 40 min. The ride fare is £4.55.

40min£4.55
Walk to Tube station
Tube - PICCADILLY
Bus - 99
Walk to Kensington Palace
Leaves from King's Cross St. Pancras

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Tube - PICCADILLY
    Wait for Tube
    PICCADILLY
    Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Hyde Park Corner
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hyde Park Corner Station (M)
    ID M
    40 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
    10 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 Kings Cross to Kensington Palace

The distance between Kings Cross, Kensington and Kensington Palace, Kensington is approximately 4.61 mi, which can typically be travelled in 39 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kings Cross to Kensington Palace by Tube and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Kensington – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Kings Cross

Kings Cross is located at Pentonville Road, Kensington and the nearest public transport station is Kings Cross Road (K), Pentonville.

Bus stations close to Kings Cross:

  • Kings Cross Road (K), Pentonville
  • Penton Rise (Pg), Pentonville
  • Penton Rise (Pm), Pentonville

Public transport stations close to Kensington Palace, Kensington

Kensington Palace is located at Palace Avenue, Kensington and the nearest public transport station is Kensington Road / Royal Albert Hall (RJ).

Tube stations close to Kensington Palace:

  • Bayswater
  • Queensway
  • Notting Hill Gate

Bus stations close to Kensington Palace:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Kings Cross to Kensington Palace by Tube and bus via PICCADILLY and 9

To get from Kings Cross to Kensington Palace in Kensington, take the PICCADILLY Tube from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Hyde Park Corner station. Next, take the 9 bus from Hyde Park Corner Station (M) station to Kensington Palace (N) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 40 min. The ride fare is £4.55.

40min£4.55
Walk to Tube station
Tube - PICCADILLY
Bus - 99
Walk to Kensington Palace
Leaves from King's Cross St. Pancras

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Tube - PICCADILLY
    Wait for Tube
    PICCADILLY
    Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Hyde Park Corner
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hyde Park Corner Station (M)
    ID M
    40 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
    10 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 Kings Cross to Kensington Palace?

    The fastest way takes 39 minutes, using Bus line VICTORIA, Bus line 9.

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

    The alternative route takes 40 minutes, using Bus line PICCADILLY, Bus line 9.

  • Is there a direct Tube between Kings Cross and Kensington Palace?

    No, you’ll have to take one Tube line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 39 min.

  • Which Tube line goes from Kings Cross to Kensington Palace?

    The VICTORIA Tube line goes from King's Cross St. Pancras station near Kings Cross in Pentonville to Brixton station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Brixton station near Kensington Palace in Kensington.

  • How long does it take to travel from Kings Cross to Kensington Palace by Tube and bus?

    The total travel time between Kings Cross in Pentonville and Kensington Palace in Kensington by Tube and bus is about 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the Tube near Kings Cross to get to Kensington Palace?

    Get on the VICTORIA Tube from the King's Cross St. Pancras station near Kings Cross in Pentonville.

  • Where do I get off the Tube when travelling between Kings Cross and Kensington Palace?

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

  • When is the last Tube from Kings Cross to Kensington Palace?

    The last Tube from Kings Cross in Pentonville to Kensington Palace in Kensington is the Circle line. It leaves the King's Cross St. Pancras station at 01:33.

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

    The first train from Kings Cross in Pentonville to Kensington Palace in Kensington is Elizabeth. It leaves the Farringdon station at 01:27.

  • How much is the Tube fare from Kings Cross to Kensington Palace?

    The ride from Kings Cross to Kensington Palace costs £4.55.

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