The average bus between Kew and Chelsea takes 41 min and the fastest bus takes 35 min. The bus service runs several times per day from Kew to Chelsea. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Kew and Chelsea. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Kew is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Chelsea at 12:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Gainsborough Road and take an average of 41 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Kew to Chelsea. However, there are services departing from Kew station and arriving at Chelsea station via Chelsea Old Town Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41 min.
Kew to Chelsea bus services, operated by First Bus London, depart from Sandycombe Road Richmond station.
Kew to Chelsea bus services, operated by First Bus London, arrive at Chelsea Old Town Hall station.
The distance between Kew and Chelsea is 8.5 km. The road distance is 12 km.
Go Ahead London operates a bus from Sandycombe Road Richmond to Chelsea Old Town Hall hourly. Tickets cost £1–40 and the journey takes 25 min.