How to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Kensington Palace by Tube and bus?

From Heathrow Terminal 5 to Kensington Palace by Tube and bus

To get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Kensington Palace in Kensington, take the PICCADILLY Tube from Heathrow Terminal 5 station to Gloucester Road station. Next, take the 49 bus from Gloucester Road Station (GR) station to Kensington Palace (N) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min. The ride fare is £5.35.

60min£5.35
Tube - PICCADILLY
Bus - 4949
Walk to Kensington Palace
Leaves from Heathrow Terminal 5

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    Heathrow Terminal 5
  • 2
    Tube - PICCADILLY
    Wait for Tube
    PICCADILLY
    Arnos Grove
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Gloucester Road
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gloucester Road Station (GR)
    ID GR
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    White City
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kensington Palace (N)
    ID N
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to Kensington Palace
    Walk to
    Kensington Palace
    Palace Avenue
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Heathrow Terminal 5 to Kensington Palace by Tube

To get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Kensington Palace in Kensington, take the PICCADILLY Tube from Heathrow Terminal 5 station to Earl's Court station. Next, take the DISTRICT Tube from Earl's Court station to High Street Kensington station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The ride fare is £3.60.

59min£3.60
Tube - PICCADILLY
Tube - DISTRICT
Walk to Kensington Palace
Leaves from Heathrow Terminal 5

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    Heathrow Terminal 5
  • 2
    Tube - PICCADILLY
    Wait for Tube
    PICCADILLY
    Arnos Grove
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Earl's Court
    40 min
  • 4
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for Tube
    DISTRICT
    Edgware Road
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    High Street Kensington
    2 min
  • 6
    Walk to Kensington Palace
    Walk to
    Kensington Palace
    Palace Avenue
    840 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Kensington Palace

The distance between Heathrow Terminal 5, Kensington and Kensington Palace, Kensington is approximately 16.27 mi, which can typically be travelled in 60 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Heathrow Terminal 5 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 Heathrow Terminal 5

Heathrow Terminal 5 is located at Heathrow Terminal 5, Kensington and the nearest public transport station is Heathrow Terminal 5 (6).

Train stations close to Heathrow Terminal 5:

  • Heathrow Terminals 1,2,3
  • Heathrow Terminal 4

Bus stations close to Heathrow Terminal 5:

  • Heathrow Terminal 5 (6)
  • Heathrow Terminal 5 (7)
  • Heathrow Terminal 5, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5

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

From Heathrow Terminal 5 to Kensington Palace by Tube

To get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Kensington Palace in Kensington, take the PICCADILLY Tube from Heathrow Terminal 5 station to Earl's Court station. Next, take the DISTRICT Tube from Earl's Court station to High Street Kensington station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The ride fare is £3.60.

59min£3.60
Tube - PICCADILLY
Tube - DISTRICT
Walk to Kensington Palace
Leaves from Heathrow Terminal 5

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    Heathrow Terminal 5
  • 2
    Tube - PICCADILLY
    Wait for Tube
    PICCADILLY
    Arnos Grove
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Earl's Court
    40 min
  • 4
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for Tube
    DISTRICT
    Edgware Road
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    High Street Kensington
    2 min
  • 6
    Walk to Kensington Palace
    Walk to
    Kensington Palace
    Palace Avenue
    840 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Kensington Palace?

    The fastest way takes 60 minutes, using Bus line PICCADILLY, Bus line 49.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Kensington Palace?

    The alternative route takes 59 minutes, using Bus line PICCADILLY, Bus line DISTRICT.

  • Is there a direct Tube between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Kensington Palace?

    No, you’ll have to take one Tube line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 60 min.

  • Which Tube line goes from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Kensington Palace?

    The PICCADILLY Tube line goes from Arnos Grove station near Heathrow Terminal 5 in Heathrow to Gloucester Road station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Gloucester Road station near Kensington Palace in Kensington.

  • How long does it take to travel from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Kensington Palace by Tube and bus?

    The total travel time between Heathrow Terminal 5 in Heathrow and Kensington Palace in Kensington by Tube and bus is about 60 min.

  • Where do I get on the Tube near Heathrow Terminal 5 to get to Kensington Palace?

    Get on the PICCADILLY Tube from the Arnos Grove station near Heathrow Terminal 5 in Heathrow.

  • Where do I get off the Tube when travelling between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Kensington Palace?

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

  • When is the last train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Kensington Palace?

    The last train from Heathrow Terminal 5 in Heathrow to Kensington Palace in Kensington is the Heathrow Express line. It leaves the Heathrow Terminal 5 station at 00:27.

  • When is the last bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Kensington Palace?

    The last bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 in Heathrow to Kensington Palace in Kensington is the Heathrow Terminal 5 - Aldwych line. It leaves the Heathrow Terminal 5 (6) stop at 00:40.

  • When is the first Tube from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Kensington Palace?

    The first Tube from Heathrow Terminal 5 in Heathrow to Kensington Palace in Kensington is Piccadilly. It leaves the Heathrow Terminal 5 station at 06:04.

  • How much is the Tube fare from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Kensington Palace?

    The ride from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Kensington Palace costs £5.35.

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