How long does it take from Hammersmith to Embankment by metro?

The journey from Hammersmith to Embankment takes approximately 33 minutes by London Underground, covering 16 km across 8 stops.

What is the metro fare from Hammersmith to Embankment?

The token fare from Hammersmith to Embankment is ₹4. With a smart card the fare is ₹3.6 (save ₹0.3999999999999999). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ₹3.3.

Which platform at Hammersmith for Embankment?

At Hammersmith, board from Platform 3 (underground station). The train runs Towards Richmond. Look for the electronic board showing "Richmond".

What is the last train from Hammersmith to Embankment?

The last train from Hammersmith towards Richmond departs at 00:30 on weekdays. The last train from Embankment back towards Hammersmith departs at 00:30.

How many stops from Hammersmith to Embankment?

There are 8 stops between Hammersmith and Embankment on the District Line. The stations are: Hammersmith, Earl's Court, Gloucester Road, South Kensington, Sloane Square, Victoria, St. James's Park, Westminster, Embankment.

Hammersmith To Embankment

ShortestShortest Route

Hammersmith

blue interchange

Platform 3·underground·District LineTowards Richmond

First train: 05:00Last train: 00:30Doors open: right

Earl's Court

blue interchange

+4.14 min

4.14 min · 2 km

Gloucester Road

blue interchangeyellow interchange

+8.28 min

4.14 min · 2 km

St. James's Park

yellow interchange

+24.84 min

4.14 min · 2 km

Westminster

grey interchangeyellow interchange

+28.98 min

4.14 min · 2 km

Embankment

yellow interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground16 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 00:30

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

33 min

Total time

stops

16 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Hammersmith	05:00	00:30	Towards Richmond
Embankment	05:00	00:30	Towards Hammersmith

Weekday timings. On Sundays & public holidays, first trains run ~30 min later. Frequency: every 2-4 min (peak), 5-8 min (off-peak).

Fares & smart card

Token fare

₹4

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

₹3.6

Save ₹0.3999999999999999 per ride

Off-peak smart card

₹3.3

Save ₹0.7000000000000002 per ride

Use your London Underground smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.

Fare guide

Travel green

2.16 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.99 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~64 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹4

Bike

₹106

Auto

₹222

Cab

₹402

Estimates for 16 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

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Departure station

Hammersmith

underground

Hammersmith, London, United Kingdom

Weekdays: 05:00 – 00:30(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Hammersmith exit 1· Hammersmith♿

Hammersmith exit 2· Hammersmith♿

Hammersmith exit 3· Hammersmith♿

Hammersmith exit 4· Hammersmith♿

Touch in and out with an Oyster card or contactless bank card to get the best fare and daily capping.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsStep-free accessTicket machinesShops

Arrival station

Embankment

underground

Embankment, London, United Kingdom

Weekdays: 05:00 – 00:30(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Embankment exit 1· Embankment♿

Embankment exit 2· Embankment♿

Embankment exit 3· Embankment♿

Embankment exit 4· Embankment♿

Touch in and out with an Oyster card or contactless bank card to get the best fare and daily capping.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsStep-free accessTicket machinesShops