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

The journey from Hammersmith to South Kensington takes approximately 13 minutes by London Underground, covering 6.4 km across 3 stops.

What is the metro fare from Hammersmith to South Kensington?

The token fare from Hammersmith to South Kensington 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 Hammersmith for South Kensington?

At Hammersmith, 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 Hammersmith to South Kensington?

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

How many stops from Hammersmith to South Kensington?

There are 3 stops between Hammersmith and South Kensington on the Piccadilly Line. The stations are: Hammersmith, Earl's Court, Gloucester Road, South Kensington.

Hammersmith To South Kensington

ShortestShortest Route

Hammersmith

green interchange

Platform 1·underground·Piccadilly LineTowards Heathrow Terminals

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

Earl's Court

green interchange

+4.39 min

4.39 min · 2.14 km

Gloucester Road

yellow interchangegreen interchange

+8.76 min

4.37 min · 2.13 km

South Kensington

yellow interchangegreen interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground6.4 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

13 min

Total time

stops

6.4 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

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

₹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

0.86 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.40 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~26 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹3.4

Bike

₹48

Auto

₹106

Cab

₹190

Estimates for 6.4 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

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