South Kensington is easily accessible via multiple transport options, from the Tube to cycling routes. If you are travelling by wheelchair and looking to avoid stairs, you can plan your journey via TfL's dedicated step-free journey planner.
Here's how to reach us:
South Kensington Underground Station (5-minute walk) is the closest station, served by the District, Circle and Piccadilly lines. Gloucester Road (15-minute walk) and High Street Kensington (15–20-minute walk) are also nearby, served by the District and Circle lines.
South Kensington is the most convenient station for the museums on Exhibition Road (the V&A South Kensington, Natural History Museum and Science Museum). High Street Kensington is closer for the Design Museum, Japan House London, Leighton House, Sambourne House, and Kensington Palace.
South Kensington does not have step-free access. Step-free underground stations nearby include Earl's Court and Knightsbridge.
Kensington Olympia Station is located near the Design Museum and Leighton House, with direct access to overground services.
Design Museum: Buses 9, 10, 27, 28, 49, C1.
Royal Albert Hall: Buses 9, 52, 70, 360, 452, 702.
South Kensington Museums (V&A, Natural History Museum, Science Museum): Buses 14, 49, 70, 74, 345, 360, 414, 430, C1. All stop near South Kensington Underground Station, just a few minutes’ walk to the museums on Exhibition Road.
There are multiple Santander Cycle docking stations near major attractions, including the V&A South Kensington, Natural History Museum, and Science Museum. Check out nearby docking stations on Thurloe Place and Exhibition Road.
We have collaborated with Footways to create an interactive map of quiet, scenic walking routes to and around South Kensington. The routes connect key locations, such as mainline stations, museums and shopping destinations. They also feature points of interest connected to the history of area, including Exhibition Road and its museums.
You can also plan your route using Transport for London's Journey Planner.
