Getting here

Plan your journey

Kensington Palace is located within easy walking distance of mainline stations including:

• 25 mins from London Paddington 
• 22 mins from London Marylebone
• 40 Mins from London Victoria

Walking 

Why not try a local walking route to get here using the Footways map.

London Underground and trains

• High Street Kensington station (10 minute walk) – for the District, Circle and Piccadilly lines
• Queensway station (10 minute walk) – for the Central line
• Notting Hill Gate station (20-25 minute walk) – for Central, District and Circle lines
• Paddington station (20 minute walk) - for National Rail

If you're travelling by public transport, please remember wearing a face covering is compulsory.

Bus

Routes 70, 94 and 148 stop along Bayswater Road

Routes 9, 49, 52, 70 and 452 stop along Kensington High Street

Local parking

There is no on-site parking at Kensington Palace. We recommend that visitors avoid coming by car as nearby car parking facilities are limited. The nearest car parks are:

• Q-Park Queensway (10 minute walk)
• Euro Car Parks, Hyde Park/Bayswater Road (10 minute walk)

Accessible parking

Due to conservation works on The Orangery at Kensington Palace, there is currently no on-site visitor parking available. For more information, please contact the Control Office: +44 (0)20 3166 6199

The London Royal Garden Hotel car park offers two disabled parking bays for Blue Badge holders. Disabled car parking can be found at various sites within Hyde Park. Parking is free for Blue Badge holders but are subject to a maximum visit time of four hours from Monday to Saturday.

Coach drop off and collection

Coach drop-off and collection is available on request but is extremely limited. Spaces are operated on a first come, first served basis. It is unlikely that a space will be available if you provide less than 72 hours notice. 

To avoid disappointment, it is recommended that you reserve a drop-off and collection space immediately after booking. 

Please call Kensington Palace Control Office on +44 (0)20 3166 6199 to enquire about the availability of coach drop-off/collection reservations.

Cycle to Kensington Palace

Santander Cycle docking stations can be found at:

• Black Lion Gate, Kensington Gardens
• Palace Gate, Kensington Gardens

Please note, cycling is not permitted in Kensington Palace gardens or on some paths in Hyde Park.