Bus from Kensington (London) to Paddington (London)
2 direct routes · 9–18 min · first bus 05:41, last bus 00:35 (weekdays); night service N27 runs 00:47–05:17.
Next buses to Paddington (London) as of 14:25
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Kensington, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Transport UK | ~18 min | 104 | Sat 99 · Sun 85 | 05:41 | 00:35 | Holland St /High St Kensington (Stop H) | Paddington Station / Eastbourne Terrace (Stop E) | — |
| N27 | Transport UK | ~9 min | 10 | Sat 10 · Sun 10 | 00:47 | 05:17 | Holland St /High St Kensington (Stop H) | Paddington Station / Eastbourne Terrace (Stop E) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Kensington on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 27 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Kensington to Paddington?
2 routes run directly from Kensington to Paddington: the 27 (Transport UK), the N27 (Transport UK). The most frequent is the 27, 104 times each weekday — board at Holland St /High St Kensington (Stop H) and get off at Paddington Station / Eastbourne Terrace (Stop E), about 18 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Kensington to Paddington?
Between 9 minutes on the N27 and 18 on the 27, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Kensington to Paddington?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:41 and the last around 00:35 — and night service N27 runs 00:47–05:17. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Kensington to Paddington?
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.