Kensington Palace: A Regal Retreat in the Heart of London

Getting There

• Car

  If you are traveling by car from Sussex, take the A23 towards London. Merge onto the M25 and follow signs for the M4 towards Central London. Continue on the M4 until you reach the A4 exit toward Central London. Follow the A4 (Piccadilly) which leads you into the heart of London. As you approach Kensington, keep to the right onto the A315 (Kensington Road). Follow this road and then turn left onto Kensington Gardens, where you will find Kensington Palace. Note that parking in the area is limited and can incur costs, ranging from £2 to £4 per hour depending on the parking zone.

• Train

  For those using public transportation, take a train from any station in Sussex to London Victoria or London Waterloo. From London Victoria, take the District Line (green line) of the Underground towards Edgware Road and get off at High Street Kensington Station. Exit the station and walk approximately 10 minutes to Kensington Palace by heading northeast on Kensington High Street, then turning left onto Kensington Gardens. Alternatively, if arriving at London Waterloo, take the Jubilee Line to Green Park, then switch to the Piccadilly Line towards Heathrow and get off at South Kensington. From South Kensington Station, it is about a 15-minute walk to Kensington Palace.

• Bus

  If you prefer to travel by bus, from various locations in Sussex, take a bus to London Victoria Coach Station. From there, you can catch an underground train or a local bus to Kensington. Local buses such as the 70 or 328 will take you close to Kensington Palace. Make sure to check the Transport for London (TfL) website for current bus routes and schedules. Note that a single bus fare within London is charged at £1.75.