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how to get to Hampton Ct Palace

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Thank you forum for helping me sort out the transportation from South Kensington to Windsor! Now I am asking the same question on Hampton Ct Palace, again due to the fact that my starting point is South Kensington, the general suggestion of taking train from Waterloo may not be optimal.

Google map gives me a few options:
1. Tube + Train -- District line to Wimbledon, then train to Hampton Ct. (1h 9m) -- 10.40gbp
2. Tube + bus -- Piccadilly line to Hounslow East, then bus 111 to Hampton Ct (1.5h) -- 6.35gbp
3. Tube + bus -- District line to Richmond, then connect to bus 65 & bus 411 (1h20m)
4. Tube + boat -- District line to Richmond, then Thames River boat to Hampton Ct (this will take several hours) -- 20.10gbp

I guess the most optimal route is 1 or 2? which is better from local's point of view? I read about a recommendation of taking boat, but not sure how long it's going to take and if it's worth the extra cost. Thanks again for your kind help!

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817 posts

I would suggest Option 1. We were recently staying in Richmond and we took the bus to and from HCP and it was a long ride with traffic and a crowded bus requiring stops at most of the bus stops.

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9771 posts

The boat takes one hour. POV of a tight fisted local- option 2 or bus all the way if I can work it out. £5.50, hopefully £3.50 depending on connections and the 62 minute rule.
POV of a tourist being guided by a local- Option 1 out, Option 4 on the way back, possibly vv for the wow factor.

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17476 posts

I've taken Option 1.

From South Kensington it is the simplest option. Take it one way. (The train you pick up at Wimbledon is the same train that leaves from Waterloo.)

Regarding the District Line--make sure you get on the right one. It should be headed towards either Wimbledon or Richmond. The electronic board above the track at the South Kensington station will tell you where the approaching District Line train is going. It will also have it on the front of the train.

If the weather is nice, and you have the time, take the boat back.

If you pay via contactless, there are no ticket barriers at Hampton Court. Remember to tap in and out. The machines are on the side near the entrance to the tracks.

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thank you everyone!! One question about taking boat back if weather permits -- I already plan to take Thames river cruise from Westminster to Greenwich - on a different day of course. Would this ride from Hampton Ct to Richmond a bit of a repetition?

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