How to get from King's Cross to Kensington Palace by Tube and bus?

From King's Cross to Kensington Palace by Tube and bus

To get from King's 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 37 min. The ride fare is £4.45.

37min£4.45
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
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Tube - VICTORIA
    Wait for Tube
    VICTORIA
    Brixton
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Green Park
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Green Park Station (H)
    ID H
    20 m • 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
    360 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from King's Cross to Kensington Palace by Tube and bus via PICCADILLY and 9

To get from King's 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 36 min. The ride fare is £4.45.

36min£4.45
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
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Tube - PICCADILLY
    Wait for Tube
    PICCADILLY
    Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Hyde Park Corner
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hyde Park Corner Station (M)
    ID M
    40 m • 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
    360 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from King's Cross to Kensington Palace

The distance between King's Cross, Kensington and Kensington Palace, Kensington is approximately 7.29 km, which can typically be travelled in 37 min. Moovit will show you the directions from King's 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 King's Cross

King's Cross is located at King's Cross, Kensington and the nearest public transport station is King's Cross St. Pancras.

Tube stations close to King's Cross:

  • King's Cross St. Pancras
  • Euston Square
  • Russell Square

Train stations close to King's Cross:

  • St Pancras
  • Euston Station

Bus stations close to King's Cross:

  • King's Cross Station (D)
  • King's Cross Station (E)
  • King's Cross Station / York Way (G)

Public transport stations close to Kensington Palace, Kensington

Kensington Palace is located at Palace Avenue, Kensington and the nearest public transport station is York House Place / Kensington High St (K).

Tube stations close to Kensington Palace:

  • High Street Kensington
  • Bayswater
  • Queensway

Bus stations close to Kensington Palace:

  • York House Place / Kensington High St (K)
  • Sheffield Terrace (X)
  • Kensington Church Street / Holland St (H)

Related Routes

Alternative route from King's Cross to Kensington Palace by Tube and bus via PICCADILLY and 9

To get from King's 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 36 min. The ride fare is £4.45.

36min£4.45
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
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Tube - PICCADILLY
    Wait for Tube
    PICCADILLY
    Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Hyde Park Corner
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hyde Park Corner Station (M)
    ID M
    40 m • 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
    360 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from King's Cross to Kensington Palace?

    The fastest way takes 37 minutes, using Bus line VICTORIA, Bus line 9.

  • What is the alternative route to get from King's Cross to Kensington Palace?

    The alternative route takes 36 minutes, using Bus line PICCADILLY, Bus line 9.

  • Is there a direct Tube between King's Cross and Kensington Palace?

    No, you’ll have to take one Tube line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 37 min.

  • Which Tube line goes from King's Cross to Kensington Palace?

    The VICTORIA Tube line goes from King's Cross St. Pancras station near King's 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 King's Cross to Kensington Palace by Tube and bus?

    The total travel time between King's Cross in Pentonville and Kensington Palace in Kensington by Tube and bus is about 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the Tube near King's Cross to get to Kensington Palace?

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

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

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

  • How much is the Tube fare from King's Cross to Kensington Palace?

    The ride from King's Cross to Kensington Palace costs £4.45.