Bus from Paddington (London) to Kensington (London)
2 direct routes · 10–19 min · first bus 05:48, last bus 00:53 (weekdays); night service N27 runs 01:21–05:21.
Next buses to Kensington (London) as of 15:28
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Paddington, 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 | ~19 min | 107 | Sat 102 · Sun 87 | 05:48 | 00:53 | Paddington Station (Stop F) | York House Place / Kensington High St (Stop K) | — |
| N27 | Transport UK | ~10 min | 9 | Sat 9 · Sun 9 | 01:21 | 05:21 | Paddington Station (Stop F) | York House Place / Kensington High St (Stop K) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Paddington 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 Paddington to Kensington?
2 routes run directly from Paddington to Kensington: the 27 (Transport UK), the N27 (Transport UK). The most frequent is the 27, 107 times each weekday — board at Paddington Station (Stop F) and get off at York House Place / Kensington High St (Stop K), about 19 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Paddington to Kensington?
Between 10 minutes on the N27 and 19 on the 27, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Paddington to Kensington?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:48 and the last around 00:53 — and night service N27 runs 01:21–05:21. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Paddington 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.