How long does it take from Covent Garden to Baker Street by metro?

The journey from Covent Garden to Baker Street takes approximately 22 minutes by London Underground, covering 8.09 km across 4 stops.

What is the metro fare from Covent Garden to Baker Street?

The token fare from Covent Garden to Baker Street 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 Covent Garden for Baker Street?

At Covent Garden, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs towards Cockfosters. Look for the electronic board showing "Cockfosters".

What is the last train from Covent Garden to Baker Street?

The last train from Covent Garden towards Cockfosters departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Baker Street back towards Covent Garden departs at 00:30.

How many stops from Covent Garden to Baker Street?

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

Covent Garden To Baker Street

ShortestShortest Route

Covent Garden

Platform 1·underground·Piccadilly LineTowards Cockfosters

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right

Holborn

red interchange

+4.39 min

4.39 min · 2.14 km

Russell Square

+8.76 min

4.37 min · 2.13 km

King's Cross St. Pancras

aqua interchangeyellow interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground6.4 km

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

interchange King's Cross St. Pancras — 5 min

Platform 3 · Circle Line ·Platform 5 Towards Edgware Road

+5 min

King's Cross St. Pancras

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Platform 5·underground·Circle LineTowards Edgware Road

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

Baker Street

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Arrive Platform 3·underground1.69 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

22 min

Total time

stops

8.09 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Covent Garden	05:00	23:00	Towards Cockfosters
Baker Street	05:00	00:30	Towards Covent Garden

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

1.09 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.50 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~32 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹3.4

Bike

₹58

Auto

₹128

Cab

₹228

Estimates for 8.09 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

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Departure station

Covent Garden

underground

Covent Garden, London, United Kingdom

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsStep-free access

Arrival station

Baker Street

underground

Baker Street, London, United Kingdom

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Baker Street exit 1· Madame Tussauds, Sherlock Holmes Museum♿

Baker Street exit 2· Madame Tussauds, Sherlock Holmes Museum♿

Baker Street exit 3· Madame Tussauds, Sherlock Holmes Museum♿

Baker Street exit 4· Madame Tussauds, Sherlock Holmes 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