🚌 Bus from Battersea to Kensington (London)

4 direct routes · about 35 min · first bus 05:09, last bus 15:49 (weekdays).

💷 London buses have a flat £1.75 fare with contactless or Oyster — the Hopper fare covers unlimited bus and tram changes within an hour, with daily caps. Cash isn't accepted. Who travels free →

Direct routes

RouteOperatorJourney timeWeekday journeysFirstLastBoard at
452 London Transit ~35 min 150 05:09 15:49 Silverthorne Road (Stop S)
49 London United ~34 min 150 00:10 15:54 The Latchmere (Stop LU)
N31 London Transit ~13 min 27 00:46 04:51 Battersea Bridge (Stop BL)
N31 London Transit ~13 min 9 00:47 04:47 Battersea Bridge (Stop BL)

Times are for the first boarding point in Battersea on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.

Frequently asked questions

Which bus goes from Battersea to Kensington?

4 routes run directly from Battersea to Kensington: the 452 (London Transit), the 49 (London United), the N31 (London Transit), the N31 (London Transit).

How long does the bus take from Battersea to Kensington?

Around 35 minutes on the 452, depending on time of day and traffic.

What time is the first and last bus from Battersea to Kensington?

On weekdays the first direct bus (the 452) leaves around 05:09 and the last around 15:49. Check the route timetable for weekends.

How much is the bus from Battersea to Kensington?

London buses have a flat £1.75 fare with contactless or Oyster — the Hopper fare covers unlimited bus and tram changes within an hour, with daily caps. Cash isn't accepted.

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