How long does it take from St. James's Park to South Kensington by metro?

The journey from St. James's Park to South Kensington takes approximately 11 minutes by London Underground, covering 5.06 km across 3 stops.

What is the metro fare from St. James's Park to South Kensington?

The token fare from St. James's Park 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 St. James's Park for South Kensington?

At St. James's Park, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs Towards Edgware Road. Look for the electronic board showing "Edgware Road".

What is the last train from St. James's Park to South Kensington?

The last train from St. James's Park towards Edgware Road departs at 00:30 on weekdays. The last train from South Kensington back towards St. James's Park departs at 00:30.

How many stops from St. James's Park to South Kensington?

There are 3 stops between St. James's Park and South Kensington on the Circle Line. The stations are: St. James's Park, Victoria, Sloane Square, South Kensington.

St. James's Park To South Kensington

ShortestShortest Route

St. James's Park

green interchange

Platform 1·underground·Circle LineTowards Edgware Road

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

Victoria

aqua interchangegreen interchange

+3.55 min

3.55 min · 1.68 km

Sloane Square

green interchange

+7.12 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

South Kensington

blue interchangegreen interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground5.06 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

11 min

Total time

stops

5.06 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
St. James's Park	05:00	00:30	Towards Edgware Road
South Kensington	05:00	00:30	Towards St. James's Park

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

0.68 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.31 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~20 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹3.4

Bike

₹40

Auto

₹90

Cab

₹162

Estimates for 5.06 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

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Departure station

St. James's Park

underground

St. James's Park, London, United Kingdom

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

St. James's Park exit 1· St James's Park♿

St. James's Park exit 2· St James's Park♿

St. James's Park exit 3· St James's Park♿

St. James's Park exit 4· St James's 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

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