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How to get from British Museum to Kensington Palace by bus?

From British Museum to Kensington Palace by bus

To get from British Museum to Kensington Palace in Kensington, take the 14 bus from British Museum (W) station to Green Park Station (H) 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 41 min. The ride fare is £1.75.

41min£1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1414
Bus - 99
Walk to Kensington Palace
Leaves from British Museum (W)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    British Museum (W)
    ID W
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1414
    Wait for bus
    14
    Putney Heath
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Green Park Station (H)
    ID H
    18 min
  • 4
    Bus - 99
    Wait for bus
    9
    Hammersmith
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kensington Palace (N)
    ID N
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to Kensington Palace
    Walk to
    Kensington Palace
    Palace Avenue
    360 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From British Museum to Kensington Palace by Tube

Take one direct Tube from British Museum to Kensington Palace in Kensington: take the CENTRAL Tube from Holborn station to Queensway station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 35 min. The ride fare is £2.90.

35min£2.90
Walk to Tube station
Tube - CENTRAL
Walk to Kensington Palace
Leaves from Holborn

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Holborn
    480 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Tube - CENTRAL
    Wait for Tube
    CENTRAL
    Ealing Broadway
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Queensway
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to Kensington Palace
    Walk to
    Kensington Palace
    Palace Avenue
    910 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from British Museum to Kensington Palace

The distance between British Museum, Kensington and Kensington Palace, Kensington is approximately 5.69 km, which can typically be travelled in 41 min. Moovit will show you the directions from British Museum 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 British Museum

British Museum is located at Montague Street, Kensington and the nearest public transport station is Tottenham Court Road.

Tube stations close to British Museum:

  • Tottenham Court Road
  • Covent Garden
  • Holborn

Train stations close to British Museum:

  • Tottenham Court Road

Bus stations close to British Museum:

  • British Museum (W)
  • Montague Street (L)
  • Museum Street (E)

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:

  • Bayswater
  • Notting Hill Gate
  • Queensway

Bus stations close to Kensington Palace:

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

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From British Museum to Kensington Palace by Tube

Take one direct Tube from British Museum to Kensington Palace in Kensington: take the CENTRAL Tube from Holborn station to Queensway station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 35 min. The ride fare is £2.90.

35min£2.90
Walk to Tube station
Tube - CENTRAL
Walk to Kensington Palace
Leaves from Holborn

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Holborn
    480 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Tube - CENTRAL
    Wait for Tube
    CENTRAL
    Ealing Broadway
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Queensway
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to Kensington Palace
    Walk to
    Kensington Palace
    Palace Avenue
    910 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 41 minutes, using Bus line 14, Bus line 9.

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

    The alternative route takes 35 minutes, using Bus line CENTRAL.

  • Is there a direct bus between British Museum and Kensington Palace?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 41 min.

  • Which bus line goes from British Museum to Kensington Palace?

    The 14 bus line goes from British Museum (W) station near British Museum in Bloomsbury to Putney Heath station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Putney Heath station near Kensington Palace in Kensington.

  • How long does it take to travel from British Museum to Kensington Palace by bus?

    The total travel time between British Museum in Bloomsbury and Kensington Palace in Kensington by bus is about 41 min.

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

    Get on the 14 bus from the British Museum (W) stop near British Museum in Bloomsbury.

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

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

  • When is the first Tube from British Museum to Kensington Palace?

    The first Tube from British Museum in Bloomsbury to Kensington Palace in Kensington is Central. It leaves the Holborn station at 01:13.

  • When is the first train from British Museum to Kensington Palace?

    The first train from British Museum in Bloomsbury to Kensington Palace in Kensington is Elizabeth. It leaves the Tottenham Court Road station at 01:15.

  • When is the last bus from British Museum to Kensington Palace?

    The last bus from British Museum in Bloomsbury to Kensington Palace in Kensington is the Holborn - Uxbridge line. It leaves the New Oxford Street / High Holborn (R) stop at 04:30.

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

    The ride from British Museum to Kensington Palace costs £1.75.

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