Tubes
Somehow, the building of the 'nu-school' RCA in 1962 was not anticipated by the nineteenth-century planners of London's Underground network, and we do not have our own tube stop. But here are the nearest:

South Kensington –Circle, District and Piccadilly lines 10 mins walk along Exhibition Road past the V&A.

Gloucester Road – Circle, Distict and Piccadilly linesNextdoor stop to South Kensington. Pleasant 10 mins walk along Gloucester Road and Queen's Gate to College.

High Street Kensington – Circle and District lines 10 mins stroll alongside Kensington Gardens to college or take the bus (9,10 or 52).

Knightsbridge – Piccadilly line pleasant 15 mins walk alongside Hyde park, or take buses 9, 10 or 52 which stop right outside college.

Lancaster Gate – Central line 10 mins walk straight across Kensington Gardens.

Buses
Buses can be pretty infuriating in the rush hour, but thanks to Mayor Ken, they are becoming a lot more efficient, reliable and affordable. If in doubt, ask the conductor if they stop at Royal Albert Hall – the best local landmark for directions. Bus journeys cost £1.20 and night bus fares are the same as day fares.

9 / N9 - runs from Hammersmith via High Street Kensington, past college, Knightsbridge, Hyde Park Corner, along Picadilly to Trafalgar Square and terminates at Aldwych.

10 / N10 - runs from Hammersmith, via High Street Kensington, past college to Knightsbridge, Hyde Park Corner, up Park Lane, along Oxford Street, up Tottenham Court Rd, King's Cross and on to Archway.

52 / N52 - runs from Willesden Bus Garage, to Ladbroke Grove and Notting Hill, High Street Kensington, past college, Knightsbridge, Hyde Park Corner and terminates at Victoria.

49 runs from Shepherd's Bush to High Street Kensington, along Gloucester Road, South Kensington, King's Road, Battersea bridge (for Howie Street), and terminates at Clapham Junction.

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