How to get from Waterloo Station to Kensington (Olympia) by train?

By train

To get from Waterloo Station to Kensington (Olympia) in West Kensington, take the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from London Waterloo station to Clapham Junction station. Next, take the OVERGROUND train from Clapham Junction station to Kensington (Olympia) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 27 min. The ride fare is £2.80.

27min£2.80
Walk to train station
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - OVERGROUND
Leaves from London Waterloo

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    London Waterloo
    ID WAT
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Dorking
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Clapham Junction
    10 min
  • 4
    Train - OVERGROUND
    Wait for train
    OVERGROUND
    Stratford (London)
  • 5
    Ride to train station Kensington (Olympia)
    Ride to train station
    Kensington (Olympia)
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By tube

To get from Waterloo Station to Kensington (Olympia) in West Kensington, you’ll need to take 3 tube lines: take the BAKERLOO tube from Waterloo station to Embankment station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DISTRICT tube and finally take the DISTRICT tube from Earl's Court station to Kensington (Olympia) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 26 min. The ride fare is £2.80.

26min£2.80
Walk to tube station
Tube - BAKERLOO
Tube - DISTRICT
Tube - DISTRICT
Leaves from Waterloo

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tube station
    Walk to tube station
    Waterloo
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Tube - BAKERLOO
    Wait for tube
    BAKERLOO
    Stonebridge Park
  • 3
    Ride to tube station
    Ride to tube station
    Embankment
    1 min
  • 4
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for tube
    DISTRICT
    Ealing Broadway
  • 5
    Ride to tube station
    Ride to tube station
    Earl's Court
    12 min
  • 6
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for tube
    DISTRICT
    Olympia
  • 7
    Ride to tube station Kensington (Olympia)
    Ride to tube station
    Kensington (Olympia)
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Waterloo Station to Kensington (Olympia)

The distance between Waterloo Station, West Kensington and Kensington (Olympia), West Kensington is approximately 7.24 mi, which can typically be travelled in 27 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Waterloo Station to Kensington (Olympia) by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in West Kensington – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Waterloo Station

Waterloo Station is located at Station Approach, West Kensington and the nearest public transport station is Waterloo Station / Upper Taxi Rd (A).

Tube stations close to Waterloo Station:

  • Waterloo

Train stations close to Waterloo Station:

  • Waterloo East

Bus stations close to Waterloo Station:

  • Waterloo Station / Upper Taxi Rd (A)
  • Waterloo Station / Upper Taxi Rd (B)
  • London Waterloo

River Bus stations close to Waterloo Station:

  • Festival Pier
  • London Eye Waterloo Pier

Public transport stations close to Kensington (Olympia), West Kensington

Kensington (Olympia) is located at Kensington (Olympia), West Kensington and the nearest public transport station is Russell Gardens (A).

Tube stations close to Kensington (Olympia):

  • Shepherd's Bush
  • Kensington (Olympia)
  • West Kensington

Train stations close to Kensington (Olympia):

  • Kensington (Olympia)

Bus stations close to Kensington (Olympia):

  • Russell Gardens (A)
  • Russell Gardens (Q)
  • North End Road (E)

Related Routes

By tube

To get from Waterloo Station to Kensington (Olympia) in West Kensington, you’ll need to take 3 tube lines: take the BAKERLOO tube from Waterloo station to Embankment station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DISTRICT tube and finally take the DISTRICT tube from Earl's Court station to Kensington (Olympia) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 26 min. The ride fare is £2.80.

26min£2.80
Walk to tube station
Tube - BAKERLOO
Tube - DISTRICT
Tube - DISTRICT
Leaves from Waterloo

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tube station
    Walk to tube station
    Waterloo
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Tube - BAKERLOO
    Wait for tube
    BAKERLOO
    Stonebridge Park
  • 3
    Ride to tube station
    Ride to tube station
    Embankment
    1 min
  • 4
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for tube
    DISTRICT
    Ealing Broadway
  • 5
    Ride to tube station
    Ride to tube station
    Earl's Court
    12 min
  • 6
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for tube
    DISTRICT
    Olympia
  • 7
    Ride to tube station Kensington (Olympia)
    Ride to tube station
    Kensington (Olympia)
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Kensington (Olympia)?

    The fastest way takes 27 minutes, using Bus line SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line OVERGROUND.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Waterloo Station to Kensington (Olympia)?

    The alternative route takes 26 minutes, using Bus line BAKERLOO, Bus line DISTRICT, Bus line DISTRICT.

  • Is there a direct train between Waterloo Station and Kensington (Olympia)?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 27 min.

  • Which train line goes from Waterloo Station to Kensington (Olympia)?

    The SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train line goes from London Waterloo station near Waterloo Station in Waterloo to Dorking station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Kensington (Olympia) station near Kensington (Olympia) in West Kensington.

  • How long does it take to travel from Waterloo Station to Kensington (Olympia) by train?

    The total travel time between Waterloo Station in Waterloo and Kensington (Olympia) in West Kensington by train is about 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Waterloo Station to get to Kensington (Olympia)?

    Get on the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from the London Waterloo station near Waterloo Station in Waterloo.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Waterloo Station and Kensington (Olympia)?

    Get off the train at the Kensington (Olympia) station, which is closest to Kensington (Olympia) in West Kensington.

  • When is the first river bus from Waterloo Station to Kensington (Olympia)?

    The first river bus from Waterloo Station in Waterloo to Kensington (Olympia) in West Kensington is Barking Riverside Pier - Putney Pier. It leaves the Embankment Pier station at 10:04.

  • How much is the train fare from Waterloo Station to Kensington (Olympia)?

    The ride from Waterloo Station to Kensington (Olympia) costs £2.80.

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