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

The journey from King's Cross St. Pancras to Leicester Square takes approximately 18 minutes by London Underground, covering 8.53 km across 4 stops.

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

The token fare from King's Cross St. Pancras to Leicester Square 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 King's Cross St. Pancras for Leicester Square?

At King's Cross St. Pancras, board from Platform 3 (underground station). The train runs Towards Heathrow Terminals. Look for the electronic board showing "Heathrow Terminals".

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

The last train from King's Cross St. Pancras towards Heathrow Terminals departs at 00:30 on weekdays. The last train from Leicester Square back towards King's Cross St. Pancras departs at 23:00.

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

There are 4 stops between King's Cross St. Pancras and Leicester Square on the Piccadilly Line. The stations are: King's Cross St. Pancras, Russell Square, Holborn, Covent Garden, Leicester Square.

King's Cross St. Pancras To Leicester Square

ShortestShortest Route

King's Cross St. Pancras

aqua interchangeyellow interchange

Platform 3·underground·Piccadilly LineTowards Heathrow Terminals

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

Russell Square

+4.37 min

4.37 min · 2.13 km

Holborn

red interchange

+8.74 min

4.37 min · 2.13 km

Covent Garden

+13.13 min

4.39 min · 2.14 km

Leicester Square

Arrive Platform 2·underground8.53 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

18 min

Total time

stops

8.53 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
King's Cross St. Pancras	05:00	00:30	Towards Heathrow Terminals
Leicester Square	05:00	23:00	Towards King's Cross St. Pancras

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

1.15 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.53 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~34 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹3.4

Bike

₹62

Auto

₹132

Cab

₹238

Estimates for 8.53 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

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Departure 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

Arrival station

Leicester Square

underground

Leicester Square, London, United Kingdom

Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsStep-free access