How long does it take from South Kensington to Liverpool Street by metro?

The journey from South Kensington to Liverpool Street takes approximately 38 minutes by London Underground, covering 13.62 km across 7 stops.

What is the metro fare from South Kensington to Liverpool Street?

The token fare from South Kensington to Liverpool Street 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 South Kensington for Liverpool Street?

At South Kensington, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs Towards Heathrow Terminals. Look for the electronic board showing "Heathrow Terminals".

What is the last train from South Kensington to Liverpool Street?

The last train from South Kensington towards Heathrow Terminals departs at 00:30 on weekdays. The last train from Liverpool Street back towards South Kensington departs at 00:30.

How many stops from South Kensington to Liverpool Street?

There are 7 stops between South Kensington and Liverpool Street on the Piccadilly Line. The stations are: South Kensington, Knightsbridge, Hyde Park Corner, Green Park.

South Kensington To Liverpool Street

ShortestShortest Route

South Kensington

yellow interchangegreen interchange

Platform 1·underground·Piccadilly LineTowards Heathrow Terminals

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

Knightsbridge

+4.39 min

4.39 min · 2.14 km

Hyde Park Corner

+8.76 min

4.37 min · 2.13 km

Green Park

aqua interchangegrey interchange

Arrive Platform 5·underground6.4 km

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

interchange Green Park — 5 min

Platform 5 · Jubilee Line ·Platform 3 Towards Stanmore

+5 min

Green Park

aqua interchangeblue interchange

Platform 3·underground·Jubilee LineTowards Stanmore

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

Bond Street

red interchange

+4.01 min

4.01 min · 1.93 km

Baker Street

yellow interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground3.85 km

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

interchange Baker Street — 5 min

Platform 1 · Circle Line ·Platform 3 Towards Edgware Road

+5 min

Baker Street

grey interchange

Platform 3·underground·Circle LineTowards Edgware Road

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

King's Cross St. Pancras

aqua interchangeblue interchange

+3.57 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Liverpool Street

red interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground3.37 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

38 min

Total time

stops

13.62 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
South Kensington	05:00	00:30	Towards Heathrow Terminals
Liverpool Street	05:00	00:30	Towards South Kensington

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

1.84 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.84 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~54 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹4

Bike

₹92

Auto

₹194

Cab

₹350

Estimates for 13.62 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Piccadilly Line

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Piccadilly Line

Departure station

South Kensington

underground

South Kensington, London, United Kingdom

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

South Kensington exit 1· Natural History Museum, V&A Museum♿

South Kensington exit 2· Natural History Museum, V&A Museum♿

South Kensington exit 3· Natural History Museum, V&A Museum♿

South Kensington exit 4· Natural History Museum, V&A Museum♿

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

Liverpool Street

underground

Liverpool Street, London, United Kingdom

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Liverpool Street exit 1· Liverpool Street Station♿

Liverpool Street exit 2· Liverpool Street Station♿

Liverpool Street exit 3· Liverpool Street Station♿

Liverpool Street exit 4· Liverpool Street Station♿

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