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How to get from Covent Garden to Kentish Town by bus and train?

From Covent Garden to Kentish Town by bus and train

To get from Covent Garden to Kentish Town in London, take the 26 bus from Southampton Street / Covent Garden (A) station to Ludgate Hill / Old Bailey (G) station. Next, take the THAMESLINK train from City Thameslink station to Kentish Town station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 31 min. The ride fare is £5.15.

31min£5.15
Bus - 2626
Train - THAMESLINK
Leaves from Southampton Street / Covent Garden (A)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Covent Garden
  • 2
    Bus - 2626
    Wait for bus
    26
    Hackney Wick
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ludgate Hill / Old Bailey (G)
    ID G
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    City Thameslink
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Luton
  • 6
    Ride to train station Kentish Town
    Ride to train station
    Kentish Town
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Covent Garden to Kentish Town by bus and train via 15 and THAMESLINK

To get from Covent Garden to Kentish Town in London, take the 15 bus from Southampton Street / Covent Garden (A) station to Ludgate Circus (E) station. Next, take the THAMESLINK train from City Thameslink station to Kentish Town station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 28 min. The ride fare is £5.15.

28min£5.15
Bus - 1515
Train - THAMESLINK
Leaves from Southampton Street / Covent Garden (A)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Covent Garden
  • 2
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Blackwall
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ludgate Circus (E)
    ID E
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    City Thameslink
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    St Albans City
  • 6
    Ride to train station Kentish Town
    Ride to train station
    Kentish Town
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Covent Garden to Kentish Town

The distance between Covent Garden, London and Kentish Town, London is approximately 4.34 mi, which can typically be travelled in 31 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Covent Garden to Kentish Town by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in London – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Covent Garden

Covent Garden is located at Covent Garden, London and the nearest public transport station is Lancaster Place (T).

Tube stations close to Covent Garden:

  • Charing Cross
  • Embankment
  • Covent Garden

Train stations close to Covent Garden:

  • Charing Cross

Bus stations close to Covent Garden:

  • Lancaster Place (T)
  • Lancaster Place / Somerset House (B)
  • Embankment (40c)

River Bus stations close to Covent Garden:

  • Embankment Pier

Public transport stations close to Kentish Town, London

Kentish Town is located at Kentish Town, London and the nearest public transport station is Lady Somerset Road (GY).

Tube stations close to Kentish Town:

  • Camden Town
  • Belsize Park
  • Chalk Farm

Bus stations close to Kentish Town:

  • Lady Somerset Road (GY)
  • Greenwood Centre
  • Kentish Town Station (KF)

Alternative route from Covent Garden to Kentish Town by bus and train via 15 and THAMESLINK

To get from Covent Garden to Kentish Town in London, take the 15 bus from Southampton Street / Covent Garden (A) station to Ludgate Circus (E) station. Next, take the THAMESLINK train from City Thameslink station to Kentish Town station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 28 min. The ride fare is £5.15.

28min£5.15
Bus - 1515
Train - THAMESLINK
Leaves from Southampton Street / Covent Garden (A)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Covent Garden
  • 2
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Blackwall
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ludgate Circus (E)
    ID E
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    City Thameslink
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    St Albans City
  • 6
    Ride to train station Kentish Town
    Ride to train station
    Kentish Town
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Covent Garden to Kentish Town?

    The fastest way takes 31 minutes, using Bus line 26, Bus line THAMESLINK.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Covent Garden to Kentish Town?

    The alternative route takes 28 minutes, using Bus line 15, Bus line THAMESLINK.

  • Is there a direct bus between Covent Garden and Kentish Town in London?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 31 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Covent Garden to Kentish Town in London?

    The 26 bus line goes from Hackney Wick station near Covent Garden to Ludgate Hill / Old Bailey (G) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Ludgate Hill / Old Bailey (G) station near Kentish Town in London

  • How long does it take to travel from Covent Garden to Kentish Town in London by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Covent Garden and Kentish Town in London by bus and train is about 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Covent Garden to get to Kentish Town in London?

    Get on the 26 bus from the Hackney Wick stop near Covent Garden in London.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Covent Garden and Kentish Town in London?

    Get off the bus at the Ludgate Hill / Old Bailey (G) station, which is closest to Kentish Town in London.

  • When is the first Tube from Covent Garden to Kentish Town in London?

    The first Tube from Covent Garden to Kentish Town in London is Piccadilly. It leaves the Covent Garden station at 01:10.

  • When is the last train from Covent Garden to Kentish Town in London?

    The last train from Covent Garden to Kentish Town in London is the Thameslink line. It leaves the Blackfriars station at 04:36.

  • When is the last bus from Covent Garden to Kentish Town in London?

    The last bus from Covent Garden to Kentish Town in London is the Trafalgar Square - Barnet Church line. It leaves the Trafalgar Sq / Charing Cross Stn (C) stop at 04:20.

  • How much is the bus fare from Covent Garden to Kentish Town?

    The ride from Covent Garden to Kentish Town costs £5.15.

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