What is the cheapest way to get from Charing Cross to Kew?

The cheapest way to get from Charing Cross to Kew is to bus which costs £2 and takes 40 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Kew?

The fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Kew is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs £35 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Charing Cross and Kew?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Trafalgar Square and arriving at The Musical Museum. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40 min.

Is there a direct train between Charing Cross and Kew?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Waterloo and arriving at Kew Bridge. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.

How far is it from Charing Cross to Kew?

The distance between Charing Cross and Kew is 10 miles. The road distance is 8.5 miles.

How do I travel from Charing Cross to Kew without a car?

The best way to get from Charing Cross to Kew without a car is to train which takes 27 min and costs £6 - £7.

How long does it take to get from Charing Cross to Kew?

The train from London Waterloo to Kew Bridge takes 27 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Charing Cross to Kew bus from?

Charing Cross to Kew bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, depart from Trafalgar Square station.

Where do I catch the Charing Cross to Kew train from?

Charing Cross to Kew train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from London Waterloo station.

Train or bus from Charing Cross to Kew?

The best way to get from Charing Cross to Kew is to train which takes 27 min and costs £6 - £7. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £2 and takes 40 min.

Where does the Charing Cross to Kew bus arrive?

Charing Cross to Kew bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, arrive at The Musical Museum station.

Where does the Charing Cross to Kew train arrive?

Charing Cross to Kew train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Kew Bridge station.

Can I drive from Charing Cross to Kew?

Yes, the driving distance between Charing Cross to Kew is 9 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Charing Cross to Kew.

How do I get a train ticket from Charing Cross to Kew?

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Where can I stay near Kew?

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Charing Cross to Kew - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, car, and subway

There are 5 ways to get from Charing Cross to Kew by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Kew BridgeLondon Waterloo - Woking / ...
27 min
£6–7
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square to The Musical MuseumN9
40 min
£2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Charing Cross to Kew8.5 mi
22 min
£35–50
Drive 8.5 mi
1. Drive from Charing Cross to Kew8.5 mi
22 min
£3
Subway
1. Take the subway from Embankment station to Kew Gardens stationDistrict
31 min
£2–4

Charing Cross to Kew by train

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Distance: 9.5 mi
Duration: 27 min

What companies run services between Charing Cross, Greater London, England and Kew, England?

South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Kew Bridge every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £6–7 and the journey takes 27 min. Alternatively, Metroline Travel operates a bus from Trafalgar Square to The Musical Museum hourly. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 40 min.

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