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<span><span>Getting here</span></span> </h1> <div class="masthead-subtext masthead-subtext--desktop"> <p>Travel information for your visit to Kensington Palace</p> </div> </div> </header> <div class="masthead-subtext masthead-subtext--mobile"> <p>Travel information for your visit to Kensington Palace</p> </div> <section class="bg-slice bg-slice--grey"> <div class="wrapper "> <div class="grid grid--spaced "> <div class="g-unit g-unit--12@s g-unit--8@m g-unit--8@l"> <div class="boxin bg-primary"> <h2>Plan your journey</h2> <p>Kensington Palace is located within easy walking distance of mainline stations including:</p> <ul> <li>25 mins from<span> </span><strong>London Paddington </strong></li> <li>22 mins from <strong>London Marylebone</strong></li> <li>40 Mins from <strong>London Victoria</strong></li> </ul> <p><strong>Walking </strong></p> <p>Why not try a local walking route to get here<a rel="noopener" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20210606025525/https://footways.london/" 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walk) - for National Rail</li> </ul> <p><strong>If you're travelling by public transport, please remember wearing a face covering is compulsory.</strong></p> <p><strong>*Please note that High Street Kensington Station <span>will be closed over a number of weekends over the coming 12 months:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li class="x_MsoListParagraph"><span>15, 16 May</span></li> <li class="x_MsoListParagraph"><span>29, 30, 31 May</span></li> <li class="x_MsoListParagraph"><span>5, 6 June</span></li> <li class="x_MsoListParagraph"><span>31 July, 1 August</span></li> <li class="x_MsoListParagraph"><span>7, 8 August</span></li> <li class="x_MsoListParagraph"><span>18, 19 September</span></li> <li class="x_MsoListParagraph"><span>30, 31 October</span></li> <li class="x_MsoListParagraph"><span>26, 27 February 2022</span></li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="g-unit g-unit--12@s g-unit--4@m g-unit--4@l"> <div class="boxin bg-primary"> <h2>Bus</h2> <p>Routes 70, 94 and 148 stop along Bayswater Road</p> <p>Routes 9, 49, 52, 70 and 452 stop along Kensington High Street</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="bg-slice bg-slice--grey"> <div class="wrapper "> <div class="section-header"> <h2 class="section-header__title">Parking</h2> </div> <div class="grid grid--spaced "> <div class="g-unit g-unit--12@s g-unit--4@m g-unit--4@l"> <div class="boxin bg-primary"> <h2>Local parking</h2> <p>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:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20210606025525/https://www.q-park.co.uk/en-gb/cities/london/queensway/">Q-Park Queensway</a> (10 minute walk)</li> <li><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20210606025525/https://en.parkopedia.co.uk/parking/carpark/hyde_park_bayswater_road/w2/london/?arriving=201905201230&leaving=201905201430">Euro Car Parks, Hyde Park/Bayswater Road</a> (10 minute walk)</li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="g-unit g-unit--12@s g-unit--8@m g-unit--8@l"> <div class="boxin bg-primary"> <h2>Accessible parking</h2> <p><strong>Parking</strong></p> <p>Accessible parking is currently not available on site. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.</p> <p>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. More information on parking in Hyde Park can be found on the <a rel="noopener" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20210606025525/https://www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/hyde-park/visitor-information/parking-in-hyde-park" target="_blank">Royal Parks website</a>. </p> <p> </p> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20210606025525/https://www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/hyde-park/visitor-information/parking-in-hyde-park" class="btn btn--solid btn--extralarge" target="_blank"><span class="btn__text btn__text--arrow">More information on parking in Hyde Park</span></a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="bg-slice bg-slice--grey"> <div class="wrapper "> <div class="section-header"> <h2 class="section-header__title">Other transport options</h2> </div> <div class="grid grid--spaced "> <div class="g-unit g-unit--12@s g-unit--8@m g-unit--8@l"> <div class="boxin bg-primary"> <h2>Coach drop off and collection</h2> <p><a name="coach"></a>Coach drop off and collection is no longer available at Kensington Palace for the duration of the Royal Style in the Making exhibition.</p> <p>There is a Euro Car Parks coach park available at Orme Square Gate, which is a 10-15 minute walk from the palace. More information can be found on the <a rel="noopener" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20210606025525/https://www.eurocarparks.com/coach-bookings-at-bayswater" target="_blank">Euro Car Parks website</a>.</p> </div> </div> <div class="g-unit g-unit--12@s g-unit--4@m g-unit--4@l"> <div class="boxin bg-primary"> <h2>Cycle to Kensington Palace</h2> <p>Santander Cycle docking stations can be found at:</p> <ul> <li>Black Lion Gate, Kensington Gardens</li> <li>Palace Gate, Kensington Gardens</li> </ul> <p><span>Please note, cycling is not permitted in Kensington Palace gardens or on some paths in Hyde Park.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="bg-slice bg-slice--grey"> <div class="wrapper"> <div class="section-header"> <h2 class="section-header__title"><a href="/web/20210606025525/https://www.hrp.org.uk/whats-on-all-the-palaces/" class="" title="Explore what's on" target="_top">Explore what's on</a></h2> </div>  <div class="grid grid--spaced"> <div class="g-unit 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