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

The journey from South Kensington to Blackfriars takes approximately 25 minutes by London Underground, covering 11.82 km across 7 stops.

What is the metro fare from South Kensington to Blackfriars?

The token fare from South Kensington to Blackfriars 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 Blackfriars?

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 Blackfriars?

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

How many stops from South Kensington to Blackfriars?

There are 7 stops between South Kensington and Blackfriars on the Circle Line. The stations are: South Kensington, Sloane Square, Victoria, St. James's Park, Westminster, Embankment, Temple, Blackfriars.

South Kensington To Blackfriars

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

Embankment

green interchange

+17.83 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Temple

green interchange

+21.4 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Blackfriars

green interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground11.82 km

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

Route on the map

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FromTo

Journey at a glance

25 min

Total time

stops

11.82 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

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

1.60 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.73 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~47 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹4

Bike

₹80

Auto

₹172

Cab

₹310

Estimates for 11.82 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

Blackfriars

underground

Blackfriars, London, United Kingdom

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Blackfriars exit 1· Blackfriars♿

Blackfriars exit 2· Blackfriars♿

Blackfriars exit 3· Blackfriars♿

Blackfriars exit 4· Blackfriars♿

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