How do I take the tube to Notting Hill?

Notting Hill Gate is the main Tube station in the area, and it's served by the Central line, the District line and the Circle line. Alternatively, use Westbourne Park station or Ladbroke Grove station on the Hammersmith and City line and Circle line and then walk along Portobello Road towards Notting Hill Gate.

What tube line goes to Notting Hill?

Notting Hill Gate is a London Underground station near Notting Hill, London. It is located on the street called Notting Hill Gate. The station is served by three lines: Central, Circle and District.

What is the best tube stop for Notting Hill Market?

Set in Notting Hill, Portobello Road Market's nearest Tube station is Ladbrooke Grove on the Hammersmith and City line. Notting Hill Gate Tube station is a 20-minute walk from the market, and is on the Central, Circle and District lines.

How do you pay to ride the tube in London?

How do you use the London tube for the first time?

The easiest and quickest way to travel on the London underground is to use a contactless card. You are now able to tap your card at the entrance gates to every tube station and again at the gates at the station you exit. Purchasing tickets and travel cards will also enable you to access London's transportation network.

Police make arrests at busy London tube station during Notting Hill Carnival 2025

Can you just tap your card on the tube?

Contactless cards

If your bank card shows the contactless payment symbol, you can use it to pay as you go straight away. You'll pay an adult rate fare.

How do tourists use the tube in London?

The easiest and cheapest way to travel on the London Underground is by using pay as you go, with a Visitor Oyster card, Oyster card, Travelcard or contactless payment card. A Visitor Oyster card can be sent to your home address before you arrive in London.

Is it cheaper to buy a tube ticket or use contactless?

Using contactless (card or device) or an Oyster card to pay as you go is the easiest way to travel. You only pay for the journeys you make and it's cheaper than buying paper tickets (train companies may offer special deals on some journeys).

Do I need a ticket to ride the tube?

Pay as you go

You don't have to work out the cost of your journey in advance. You can pay as you go using contactless (card or device), an Oyster card or a Visitor Oyster card. It also offers great value as pay as you go is cheaper than buying single tickets and you get daily and weekly capping.

What is the prettiest street in Notting Hill?

Start with the colourful streets of Notting Hill

Lancaster Road: Known for its bold, vibrant houses, especially on the northern end. The deep hues stand out and make it one of the most striking streets in the area. Hillgate Village: A cluster of streets including Hillgate Place, Uxbridge Street, and Farm Place.

What is the best day to go to Notting Hill?

On other days (except for Sunday, when the market is closed entirely), only limited stalls are available. If possible, try to plan your visit to Notting Hill for a Saturday!

What is the difference between Notting Hill and Notting Hill Gate?

Notting Hill served as a major thorough fare and, as such, was the location of several tolls which were set up in the mid-18th century, hence the name Notting Hill Gate. The gate stood at the junction of what was known at the time as Portobello Lane which today is better know as Pembridge Road.

Which station to get off at for Notting Hill?

Notting Hill Gate Underground Station.

How to spend a day in Notting Hill?

Is Notting Hill expensive?

Average London house prices show that the Notting Hill area ranks within the most expensive area of London to purchase property. As part of the Kensington and Chelsea Borough, total average house prices top £1.3million with best in class detached houses in good condition achieving over £4,500 psf.

How to use the tube in London for beginners?

At the barrier, insert or tap your London tube card or payment card as shown. Once it opens, walk through quickly, as you'll see others do. On the escalators, stand on the right if you're staying still. People use the left-hand side to walk up or down.

Do you tap in and out on London Tube?

To pay the right fare, always touch in on a yellow card reader at the start of your journey and touch out at the end. On a bus or tram you only need to touch in.

What is the tube etiquette in London?

Is it cheaper to tap or buy a ticket?

Pay as you go is cheaper than buying a paper single or return ticket (train companies may offer special deals on some journeys). In Zones 1-9, your pay as you go fare is capped so you can travel as much as you like in one day or week (Monday to Sunday), without paying more.

Can two people use the same contactless card on the tube?

2.4 Only one person at a time can use the same contactless card or device for travel.

How do I buy tickets for the London Tube?

Which tube is best for Notting Hill?

Notting Hill Gate is the main Tube station in the area, and it's served by the Central line, the District line and the Circle line. Alternatively, use Westbourne Park station or Ladbroke Grove station on the Hammersmith and City line and Circle line and then walk along Portobello Road towards Notting Hill Gate.

Is it worth it to go to Notting Hill?

Notting Hill is one of the most charming and vibrant neighbourhoods in London. Known for its picturesque streets, colorful houses and bohemian spirit. This corner of the city is a perfect mix of culture, history and contemporary style, made famous by the famous film starring Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant.

Is Notting Hill walkable?

There is so much to see and do in Notting Hill. This is one of those London neighbourhoods that does make it seem like the city is a collection of individual villages, and it's best discovered at walking pace. Whether to make all the stops, or not, is entirely down to you.