Trains to Kensington Palace
Delive into the world of royalty and follow in their footsteps as you venture to Kensington Palace, the birthplace of Queen Victoria. Why not walk in the footsteps of royalty yourself as you journey through Victoria's re-imagined childhood rooms and the magnificent King's State Apartments and Queen's State Apartments.
Getting there by train couldn't be easier either with 3 mainline stations all within walking distance. They are London Marylebone (22-minute walk), London Paddington (25-minute walk), and London Victoria (40 minutes). London Undergrounds stations will also whisk you there even closer, with Queensway just a few minutes walk away from the Palace.
Find out more about visiting Kensington Palace here.
Station details & facilities
Ticket office
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Everyday | Open 24 hours |
| Ticket Machine | Available |
|---|---|
| Staff help | Unavailable |
| Staffing level | Full time |
| Oyster Prepay | Unavailable |
| Oyster topup | Available |
| Oyster validator | Available |
| Pre-purchase collection | Available |
| Travel card zone | Zone 1 |
Luggage
| Left Luggage | Available |
|---|---|
| Left Luggage phone number | 0207 262 0344 |
| Left Luggage Website | http://www.left-baggage.co.uk/locations.php |
Facilities
| Shops | Available |
|---|---|
| Shops note | News agent Flower stall Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Mini supermarket Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth |
| Postbox | Unavailable |
| Telephones | Available |
| Telephone types | Coins and cards |
| Station Buffet | Available |
| Station Buffet notes | Coffee shop Buffet Coffee kiosk Public House/Bar Food outlet (Seating available) Food outlet (Seating unavailable) |
| ATM | Available |
| ATM notes | Located on concourse |
| Bureau de Change | Unavailable |
| Tourist Information Office | Unavailable |
| Information Systems |
|
Toilets
| Toilets | Available |
|---|---|
| Toilets notes | Accessible toilets are located on Platforms 1 & 12 and baby changing facility's can be found on Platform 12 |
| Showers | Available |
| Baby change | Available |
WiFi
| WiFi | Available |
|---|---|
| WiFi notes | Find WiFi Hotspots around London Paddington station |
| Web kiosk | Unavailable |
| Web kiosk hours | <table><thead><th>Day</th><th>Opening Hours</th></thead><tr><td>Weekdays</td><td>Open 24 hours</td></tr><tr><td>Saturday </td><td>Open 24 hours</td></tr><tr><td>Sunday </td><td>Open 24 hours</td></tr></table> |
Staffing and customer service
| Staff Help notes | Assistance is available to and from platforms. Please contact customer services of the appropriate train operator, 48 hours in advance: First Great Western - 0800 197 1329 Heathrow Express - 0208 757 2700 |
|---|---|
| Customer Service notes | Please call our Customer Services Centre on 03457 000 125 (07:00-22:00 every day) |
| Customer help points | Available |
| CCTV | Available |
Parking
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Weekdays | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
| Carpark name | Station Car Park |
|---|---|
| Carpark operator | APCOA Parking (UK) Limited |
| Car parking spaces | 152 |
Bicycle Facilities
| Cycle storage | Available |
|---|---|
| Cycle storage spaces | 682 |
| Sheltered cycle storage | Available |
| Cycle storage CCTV | Available |
| Cycle storage notes | On platform 8/9 and 10 |
| Cycle storage notes | Spaces on platform 8 and 9 have unrestricted access for all station users. Spaces on platform 10 are for season ticket holders who must be registered. (330 spaces on platform 10) |
Accessibility
| Step-free access | Whole station |
|---|---|
| Step-free access notes | Disabled passengers can access all areas of the station via lifts and escalators. There is level access to all platforms including access to the London Underground via lifts and escalators. All exits in the station are able to be accessed by disabled passengers. |
| Ramps for train access | Available |
| Wheelchairs | Unavailable |
| Induction Loop | Available |
| Accessible ticket machines | Available |
| Accessible Booking Office counter | Unavailable |
| Accessible taxis | unknown |
| Accessible taxis notes | All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair. There is also a separate collection point for prebooked taxis also further away from the lifts. |
First Class Lounge
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Weekdays | 05:30 - 23:59 |
| Sunday | 16:00 - 23:59 |
Located
Platform 1
Tickets Accepted
All First Class
Facilities
The First Class lounge offers the choice of a modern, comfortable bar area or the traditional, Victorian feel lounge.
The modern extension has armchairs and tables with a bar offering complimentary refreshments. It also has workstations with access to the Internet.
There is a large screen TVs showing Sky News and also a departures board showing train times.
The Victorian lounge offers old world splendour and comfort, with large armchairs and soft lighting, making it the perfect area to relax.
There is also a pre-bookable conference room which can seat up to eight people. Call 0207 313 1109 for more information.
Refreshments
Bar offering complimentary refreshments
Wi-Fi
Available
Showers
No
Concessions for Standard Class sleeper customers
Yes
Departures and arrivals from London Paddington
Departures
Arrivals
| Departing to | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to Heathrow Terminal 5 (Rail Station Only) | Heathrow Express | 05:40 | 5 | On time |
| to Heathrow Terminal 5 (Rail Station Only) | Heathrow Express | 05:55 | 6 | On time |
| to Heathrow Terminal 5 (Rail Station Only) | Heathrow Express | 06:10 | 6 | On time |
| to Heathrow Terminal 5 (Rail Station Only) | TfL Rail | 06:11 | 4 | On time |
| to Heathrow Terminal 5 (Rail Station Only) | Heathrow Express | 06:25 | 6 | On time |
| Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Heathrow Terminal 5 (Rail Station Only) | Heathrow Express | 06:04 | 6 | On time |
| from Heathrow Terminal 5 (Rail Station Only) | Heathrow Express | 06:18 | 6 | On time |
| from Heathrow Terminal 5 (Rail Station Only) | TfL Rail | 06:31 | 4 | On time |
| from Heathrow Terminal 5 (Rail Station Only) | Heathrow Express | 06:34 | 6 | On time |
| from Heathrow Terminal 5 (Rail Station Only) | Heathrow Express | 06:48 | 6 | On time |