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

The journey from South Kensington to Monument takes approximately 29 minutes by London Underground, covering 13.5 km across 8 stops.

What is the metro fare from South Kensington to Monument?

The token fare from South Kensington to Monument 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 Monument?

At South Kensington, board from Platform 3 (underground station). The train runs Towards Edgware Road. Look for the electronic board showing "Edgware Road".

What is the last train from South Kensington to Monument?

The last train from South Kensington towards Edgware Road departs at 00:30 on weekdays. The last train from Monument back towards South Kensington departs at 00:30.

How many stops from South Kensington to Monument?

There are 8 stops between South Kensington and Monument on the Circle Line. The stations are: South Kensington, Sloane Square, Victoria, St. James's Park, Westminster, Embankment, Temple, Blackfriars, Monument.

South Kensington To Monument

ShortestShortest Route

South Kensington

blue interchangegreen interchange

Platform 3·underground·Circle LineTowards Edgware Road

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

Sloane Square

green interchange

+3.57 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Victoria

aqua interchangegreen interchange

+7.14 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Temple

green interchange

+21.4 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Blackfriars

green interchange

+24.97 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Monument

green interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground13.5 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

29 min

Total time

stops

13.5 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
South Kensington	05:00	00:30	Towards Edgware Road
Monument	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

1.82 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

₹192

Cab

₹348

Estimates for 13.5 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

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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

Monument

underground

Monument, London, United Kingdom

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Monument exit 1· The Monument♿

Monument exit 2· The Monument♿

Monument exit 3· The Monument♿

Monument exit 4· The Monument♿

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