What is the cheapest way to get from Wapping to Kennington?

The cheapest way to get from Wapping to Kennington is to train and subway which costs £3 - £6 and takes 12 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Wapping to Kennington?

The fastest way to get from Wapping to Kennington is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs £18 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Wapping and Kennington?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Drummond Road and arriving at Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

Is there a direct train between Wapping and Kennington?

No, there is no direct train from Wapping to Kennington station. However, there are services departing from Shadwell DLR and arriving at Kennington station via Bank station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12 min.

How far is it from Wapping to Kennington?

The distance between Wapping and Kennington is 3 miles.

How do I travel from Wapping to Kennington without a car?

The best way to get from Wapping to Kennington without a car is to train and subway which takes 12 min and costs £3 - £6.

How long does it take to get from Wapping to Kennington?

It takes approximately 12 min to get from Wapping to Kennington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wapping to Kennington bus from?

Wapping to Kennington bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Drummond Road station.

Where do I catch the Wapping to Kennington train from?

Wapping to Kennington train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Shadwell DLR station.

Where does the Wapping to Kennington bus arrive?

Wapping to Kennington bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road station.

Where does the Wapping to Kennington train arrive?

Wapping to Kennington train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Bank DLR Station.

Where can I stay near Kennington?

There are 20269+ hotels available in Kennington.

Wapping to Kennington - 6 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, taxi, and foot

There are 6 ways to get from Wapping to Kennington by train, subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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

Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Shadwell DLR to Bank DLR StationDlr
2. Take the subway from Bank station to Kennington stationNorthern
12 min
£4–5
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Drummond Road to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road188
16 min
£1–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Wapping to Kennington3.5 mi
11 min
£18–22
Walk
1. Take the foot from Wapping to Kennington3.1 mi
59 min
Subway
1. Take the subway from Canada Water station to Waterloo StationJubilee
2. Take the subway from Waterloo Station to Kennington stationNorthern
14 min
£4–6
Line 100 bus, line 133 bus
1. Take the bus from Clegg Street to King Edward Street / St Pauls Station100
2. Take the bus from King Edward Street to Kennington Station133
54 min

Wapping to Kennington by train and subway

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Distance: 3.3 mi
Duration: 12 min

What companies run services between Wapping, Greater London, England and Kennington, Greater London, England?

Go Ahead London operates a bus from Drummond Road to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £1–12 and the journey takes 16 min. Abellio London also services this route every 10 minutes. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wapping to Kennington station via Canada Water, Canada Water station, and Waterloo Station in around 14 min.

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