How to get to Notting Hill Carnival from Paddington Station?

The best way to get from London Paddington Station to Notting Hill Carnival without a car is to line 23 bus via Westbourne Terrace which takes 17 min and costs £2.

Which tube station is 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.

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.

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.

How to get to Portobello Market from Paddington?

The cheapest way to get from Paddington to Portobello Road is to line 23 bus which costs £2 and takes 10 min. What is the fastest way to get from Paddington to Portobello Road? The fastest way to get from Paddington to Portobello Road is to taxi which takes 3 min and costs £20 - £24.

Top tips for Notting Hill Carnival

What is the best station for the Portobello 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.

Which tube is best for Portobello Market?

To get to Portobello Road Market, the best option is to take the tube. The closest stations are Notting Hill Gate (to the south) and Ladbroke Grove (to the north). We recommend you start in Notting Hill and finish in Ladbroke Grove.

What is the best tube stop for Notting Hill Carnival?

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

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.

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.

How far is Paddington from Notting Hill Carnival?

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

How i can get to Notting Hill Carnival?

There are Bus routes that run close to Carnival including, 7, 18, 23, 27, 28, 31, 36, 52, 70, 94, 148, 228, 295, 316, 328, 390, and 452. Travelling From Out of London? Paddington station is nearby for those needing a direct rail link, or the Heathrow Express, arriving every 15 minutes from the Airport.

Can you get a tube from Paddington?

(Zone 1) Elizabeth line platforms A & B can be accessed by exiting London Paddington National Rail station via the exit next to platform 1 and entering Paddington Elizabeth line station by the adjacent escalators or lifts.

What is the route for the Notting Hill Carnival 2023?

What is the Notting Hill Carnival 2023 parade route? Sunday is the day of the children's parade and the adult's parade takes place on Monday. Both begin near Westbourne Park tube station. The adult parade moves down to Westbourne Park Road, down Cheapstow Road to Westbourne Grove, turning up Ladbroke.

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.

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.

What time should I go to Notting Hill Carnival?

On Sunday and Monday, the parades will kick off at 10.00am and 10.30am respectively, with the judging finishing at around 6.30pm. The Notting Hill Carnival ends at 7pm, when the music stops because of a noise curfew as it takes place in a residential area.

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.

Which day is the busiest day of the Notting Hill Carnival?

Traditionally, Sunday is family day and will be slightly-less crowded, while Monday will be the most hectic with busy crowds and hard-partying. The climax of the carnival will take place today, revellers can enjoy the final round of partying until next year.

What is the closest station to Notting Hill Carnival?

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.

Is Notting Hill Carnival rough?

If you had newly landed on our shores, then heard that there had been eight stabbings and 75 attacks on police officers (including sexual assaults) at a major public festival, you might imagine it would be some kind of national scandal.

What time does Notting Hill Carnival finish?

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 closest tube station to Notting Hill?

Notting Hill Gate Underground Station.

What day is best for portobello market?

Portobello is really several markets in one, Saturday being the day when all are in full swing. Then you can experience a mile of hustle, haggle, colour and energy. The feature of Saturdays is the opening of hundreds of antique and specialist shops and stalls.

What is the closest station to the portobello market?

Portobello Green Market

Sits on Portobello Road by the Westway flyover and specialises in vintage clothing and street food. Look out for the iconic market canopy on Portobello Road/Thorpe Close, just 2 minutes walk from Ladbroke Grove tube station.