How long does it take from Stratford to King's Cross St. Pancras by metro?

The journey from Stratford to King's Cross St. Pancras takes approximately 20 minutes by London Underground, covering 7.3 km across 4 stops.

What is the metro fare from Stratford to King's Cross St. Pancras?

The token fare from Stratford to King's Cross St. Pancras is ₹3.4. With a smart card the fare is ₹3 (save ₹0.3999999999999999). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ₹2.7.

Which platform at Stratford for King's Cross St. Pancras?

At Stratford, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs Towards Ealing Broadway. Look for the electronic board showing "Ealing Broadway".

What is the last train from Stratford to King's Cross St. Pancras?

The last train from Stratford towards Ealing Broadway departs at 00:30 on weekdays. The last train from King's Cross St. Pancras back towards Stratford departs at 00:30.

How many stops from Stratford to King's Cross St. Pancras?

There are 4 stops between Stratford and King's Cross St. Pancras on the Central Line. The stations are: Stratford, Mile End, Bethnal Green, Liverpool Street.

Stratford To King's Cross St. Pancras

ShortestShortest Route

Stratford

grey interchange

Platform 1·underground·Central LineTowards Ealing Broadway

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

Mile End

+3.92 min

3.92 min · 1.88 km

Bethnal Green

+7.82 min

3.9 min · 1.87 km

Liverpool Street

yellow interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground5.62 km

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

interchange Liverpool Street — 5 min

Platform 1 · Circle Line ·Platform 3 Towards Edgware Road

+5 min

Liverpool Street

red 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

Arrive Platform 5·underground1.68 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

20 min

Total time

stops

7.3 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Stratford	05:00	00:30	Towards Ealing Broadway
King's Cross St. Pancras	05:00	00:30	Towards Stratford

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

₹3.4

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

₹3

Save ₹0.3999999999999999 per ride

Off-peak smart card

₹2.7

Save ₹0.6999999999999997 per ride

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

Fare guide

Travel green

0.99 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.45 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~29 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹3.4

Bike

₹54

Auto

₹118

Cab

₹210

Estimates for 7.3 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Central Line

Departure station

Stratford

underground

Stratford, London, United Kingdom

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Stratford exit 1· Westfield Stratford, Olympic Park♿

Stratford exit 2· Westfield Stratford, Olympic Park♿

Stratford exit 3· Westfield Stratford, Olympic Park♿

Stratford exit 4· Westfield Stratford, Olympic Park♿

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

King's Cross St. Pancras

underground

King's Cross St. Pancras, London, United Kingdom

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

King's Cross St. Pancras exit 1· King's Cross, St Pancras Intl♿

King's Cross St. Pancras exit 2· King's Cross, St Pancras Intl♿

King's Cross St. Pancras exit 3· King's Cross, St Pancras Intl♿

King's Cross St. Pancras exit 4· King's Cross, St Pancras Intl♿

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