How to get to Notting Hill Carnival from London Bridge?

The best way to get from London Bridge (Station) to Notting Hill Carnival without a car is to subway which takes 39 min and costs £2 - £4.

What tube station is Notting Hill Carnival on?

The nearest Tube stations to Notting Hill Carnival are Bayswater, High Street Kensington, Paddington, Queen's Park and Shepherd's Bush, but some are exit-only across the weekend.

What train to get to Notting Hill Carnival?

Vauxhall is our closest station to Notting Hill Carnival. From Vauxhall, take the Victoria line northbound and get off at Victoria. Once at Victoria, you can get a direct tube to Bayswater, High Street Kensington, Paddington, Queen's Park or Shepherd's Bush.

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.

What stops are off for Notting Hill Carnival?

The nearest tube station to Notting Hill Carnival in Westbourne Park is Notting Hill Gate. It's a 4 min walk away.

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Which tube stations are shut for Carnival?

Which day should I go to Notting Hill Carnival?

Which is the better day at Carnival? If you're after a more chilled NHC experience, go for family day on Sunday, or if you like the sound of a hard-partying parade, make sure to go on Carnival Monday. The festivities kick off with an opening ceremony on Sunday morning, with the parade starting at 10am.

What is the best station for Notting Hill Carnival?

What is the closest tube station to Notting Hill?

Notting Hill Gate Underground Station.

What's the best day to go to Notting Hill?

Best time to visit is weekdays as the weekends are really busy and pushy... there are lots of antique shops and curiosity stores to browse. Look out for the street food and try before you buy on the diverse range of international cuisines.

Where to start at Notting Hill Carnival?

The main parade route for Notting Hill Carnival starts near Westbourne Grove tube station at 9.30am, and it travels down Great Western Road before slowly winding its way to Westbourne Grove and then heading up Ladbroke Grove.

How many hours is Notting Hill Carnival?

Notting Hill Carnival takes place over the August bank holiday weekend, on Sunday, August 27 and Monday, August 28. Festivities officially start at around 10am on Sunday and 10:30am on Monday, with music blaring until around 7pm, and activities on until 8:30pm.

What time does the Notting Hill Carnival train station open?

Open as usual

Advisable 11am–7pm as Circle and District line trains will not stop at Notting Hill Gate. Advisable instead of Notting Hill Gate or Royal Oak (restricted entry). Exit only from 11:00 to 18:00. Normal station operation from 18:00 to close.

Can you just turn up to Notting Hill Carnival?

Is Notting Hill Carnival free? The main carnival is free and you don't need to buy tickets.

How to get to Notting Hill Carnival from Kings Cross?

The cheapest way to get from Kings Cross to Notting Hill Carnival is to line 27 bus which costs £2 and takes 33 min. What is the fastest way to get from Kings Cross to Notting Hill Carnival? The fastest way to get from Kings Cross to Notting Hill Carnival is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs £40 - £50.

How far is Paddington from Notting Hill Carnival?

The distance between London Paddington Station and Notting Hill Carnival is 1 miles.

Is Notting Hill and Notting Hill Gate the same?

Notting Hill Gate is distinct from Notting Hill, although the two are often confused, with "Notting Hill" being used as an abbreviation of "Notting Hill Gate" and "Notting Hill Gate" suggesting to outsiders that it is the full description of Notting Hill.

What line is Portobello on?

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 to get from Paddington to Notting Hill via tube?

By tube. Take one direct tube from Paddington to Notting Hill Gate in Notting Hill: take the CIRCLE tube from Paddington station to Notting Hill Gate station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 17 min.

What line is Notting Hill station on?

Notting Hill Gate is a London Underground station near Notting Hill, London, located on the street called Notting Hill Gate. On the Central line, it is between Holland Park to the west and Queensway to the east. On the District line and Circle line, it is between High Street Kensington and Bayswater stations.

What time does Notting Hill Carnival start and end?

Notting Hill Carnival 2023 dates

The Notting Hill Carnival will take place between Sunday August 27 and Monday August 28. The festivities commence at 10:00-10:30am both days. All the sound systems and main stages will host acts and play music until 7pm when the Carnival will begin to wind down for the day.

What is the nearest station to Notting Hill Carnival?

The nearest Tube stations for the carnival are: Notting Hill Gate: Exit only from 11am-6pm. Royal Oak: Exit only 11am-6pm, closes at 6pm. Westbourne Park: Exit only 11am-6pm, closes at 11.30pm.

What to wear to Notting Hill Carnival 2023?

At this event blending in with the crowd would be a travesty, so go all out with bold and bright colours. As for the bottoms, shorts are the better choice for this event because you'll be walking around a lot and your legs will need that freedom.

Is Sunday or Monday better for Notting Hill Carnival?

Traditionally, Sunday (27 August) is family day and the best time to visit with children, while Monday (28 August) is the most frenetic with the biggest parties. “There's always a hunger for Notting Hill Carnival,” Matthew says.

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