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 296 bus from Ilford Station (H) station to Parham Drive (EC) station. Next, take the CENTRAL tube from Gants Hill station to Queensway station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min. The ride fare is £4.95.

69min£4.95
Bus - 296296
Tube - CENTRAL
Walk to Kensington Palace
Leaves from Ilford Station (H)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ilford
  • 2
    Bus - 296296
    Wait for bus
    296
    Romford Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Parham Drive (EC)
    ID EC
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to tube station
    Walk to tube station
    Gants Hill
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - CENTRAL
    Wait for tube
    CENTRAL
    West Ruislip
  • 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

Alternative route by bus and tube via 128 and CENTRAL

To get from Ilford to Kensington Palace in Kensington, take the 128 bus from Ilford Station (H) station to Gants Hill Station / Cranbrook Road (CN) station. Next, take the CENTRAL tube from Gants Hill station to Queensway station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is £4.95.

68min£4.95
Bus - 128128
Tube - CENTRAL
Walk to Kensington Palace
Leaves from Ilford Station (H)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ilford
  • 2
    Bus - 128128
    Wait for bus
    128
    Claybury Broadway
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gants Hill Station / Cranbrook Road (CN)
    ID CN
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to tube station
    Walk to tube station
    Gants Hill
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Tube - CENTRAL
    Wait for tube
    CENTRAL
    West Ruislip
  • 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 15.92 mi, which can typically be travelled in 69 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 Ilford Station (K).

Tube stations close to Ilford:

  • Gants Hill
  • Barking
  • Newbury Park

Train stations close to Ilford:

  • Manor Park
  • Seven Kings

Bus stations close to Ilford:

  • Ilford Station (K)
  • Ilford Station (G)
  • Ilford Hill (F)

Public transport stations close to Kensington Palace, Kensington

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

Tube stations close to Kensington Palace:

  • High Street Kensington
  • Queensway
  • Notting Hill Gate

Bus stations close to Kensington Palace:

  • Kensington Palace (M)
  • York House Place / Kensington High St (K)
  • Kensington Palace (N)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and tube via 128 and CENTRAL

To get from Ilford to Kensington Palace in Kensington, take the 128 bus from Ilford Station (H) station to Gants Hill Station / Cranbrook Road (CN) station. Next, take the CENTRAL tube from Gants Hill station to Queensway station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is £4.95.

68min£4.95
Bus - 128128
Tube - CENTRAL
Walk to Kensington Palace
Leaves from Ilford Station (H)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ilford
  • 2
    Bus - 128128
    Wait for bus
    128
    Claybury Broadway
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gants Hill Station / Cranbrook Road (CN)
    ID CN
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to tube station
    Walk to tube station
    Gants Hill
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Tube - CENTRAL
    Wait for tube
    CENTRAL
    West Ruislip
  • 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 69 minutes, using Bus line 296, Bus line CENTRAL.

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

    The alternative route takes 68 minutes, using Bus line 128, 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 9 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Ilford to Kensington Palace?

    The 296 bus line goes from Romford Station station near Ilford in Ilford to Parham Drive (EC) 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 Ilford and Kensington Palace in Kensington by bus and tube is about 1 hr 9 min.

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

    Get on the 296 bus from the Romford Station stop near Ilford in Ilford.

  • 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.

  • When is the last train from Ilford to Kensington Palace?

    The last train from Ilford in Ilford to Kensington Palace in Kensington is the Elizabeth line. It leaves the Ilford station at 01:06.

  • 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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