How to get from Covent Garden to Kensington Palace by Tube and bus?

By Tube and bus

To get from Covent Garden to Kensington Palace in Kensington, take the PICCADILLY Tube from Covent Garden station to Knightsbridge station. Next, take the 452 bus from Knightsbridge Station / Harrods (KE) station to Kensington Palace (N) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 28 min. The ride fare is £4.45.

28min£4.45
Tube - PICCADILLY
Bus - 452452
Walk to Kensington Palace
Leaves from Covent Garden

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    Covent Garden
  • 2
    Tube - PICCADILLY
    Wait for Tube
    PICCADILLY
    Rayners Lane
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Knightsbridge
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Knightsbridge Station / Harrods (KE)
    ID KE
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 452452
    Wait for bus
    452
    Ladbroke Grove, Sainsbury's
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kensington Palace (N)
    ID N
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to Kensington Palace
    Walk to
    Kensington Palace
    Palace Avenue
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by Tube and bus via PICCADILLY and 9

To get from Covent Garden to Kensington Palace in Kensington, take the PICCADILLY Tube from Covent Garden 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 31 min. The ride fare is £4.45.

31min£4.45
Tube - PICCADILLY
Bus - 99
Walk to Kensington Palace
Leaves from Covent Garden

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    Covent Garden
  • 2
    Tube - PICCADILLY
    Wait for Tube
    PICCADILLY
    Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
  • 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
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Public transport directions from Covent Garden to Kensington Palace

The distance between Covent Garden, Kensington and Kensington Palace, Kensington is approximately 3.21 mi, which can typically be travelled in 28 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Covent Garden 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 Covent Garden

Covent Garden is located at Covent Garden, Kensington and the nearest public transport station is Aldwych / Kingsway (F).

Tube stations close to Covent Garden:

  • Holborn
  • Leicester Square
  • Charing Cross

Train stations close to Covent Garden:

  • Charing Cross
  • Tottenham Court Road

Bus stations close to Covent Garden:

  • Aldwych / Kingsway (F)
  • Aldwych / Drury Lane (E)
  • Aldwych / Drury Lane (R)

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 Tube and bus via PICCADILLY and 9

To get from Covent Garden to Kensington Palace in Kensington, take the PICCADILLY Tube from Covent Garden 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 31 min. The ride fare is £4.45.

31min£4.45
Tube - PICCADILLY
Bus - 99
Walk to Kensington Palace
Leaves from Covent Garden

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    Covent Garden
  • 2
    Tube - PICCADILLY
    Wait for Tube
    PICCADILLY
    Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
  • 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 28 minutes, using Bus line PICCADILLY, Bus line 452.

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

    The alternative route takes 31 minutes, using Bus line PICCADILLY, Bus line 9.

  • Is there a direct Tube between Covent Garden and Kensington Palace?

    No, you’ll have to take one Tube line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 28 min.

  • Which Tube line goes from Covent Garden to Kensington Palace?

    The PICCADILLY Tube line goes from Rayners Lane station near Covent Garden in Covent Garden to Knightsbridge station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Knightsbridge station near Kensington Palace in Kensington.

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

    The total travel time between Covent Garden in Covent Garden and Kensington Palace in Kensington by Tube and bus is about 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the Tube near Covent Garden to get to Kensington Palace?

    Get on the PICCADILLY Tube from the Rayners Lane station near Covent Garden in Covent Garden.

  • Where do I get off the Tube when travelling between Covent Garden and Kensington Palace?

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

  • When is the first bus from Covent Garden to Kensington Palace?

    The first bus from Covent Garden in Covent Garden to Kensington Palace in Kensington is Holborn - Uxbridge. It leaves the Tottenham Court Road Station (X) stop at 06:12.

  • When is the first Tube from Covent Garden to Kensington Palace?

    The first Tube from Covent Garden in Covent Garden to Kensington Palace in Kensington is Piccadilly. It leaves the Covent Garden station at 06:05.

  • How much is the Tube fare from Covent Garden to Kensington Palace?

    The ride from Covent Garden to Kensington Palace costs £4.45.

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