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

The journey from Hammersmith to Covent Garden takes approximately 39 minutes by London Underground, covering 19.2 km across 9 stops.

What is the metro fare from Hammersmith to Covent Garden?

The token fare from Hammersmith to Covent Garden is ₹4.7. With a smart card the fare is ₹4.3 (save ₹0.40000000000000036). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ₹4.

Which platform at Hammersmith for Covent Garden?

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 Covent Garden?

The last train from Hammersmith towards Heathrow Terminals departs at 00:30 on weekdays. The last train from Covent Garden back towards Hammersmith departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Hammersmith to Covent Garden?

There are 9 stops between Hammersmith and Covent Garden on the Piccadilly Line. The stations are: Hammersmith, Earl's Court, Gloucester Road, South Kensington, Knightsbridge, Hyde Park Corner, Green Park, Piccadilly Circus, Leicester Square, Covent Garden.

Hammersmith To Covent Garden

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

Piccadilly Circus

+30.65 min

4.39 min · 2.14 km

Leicester Square

+35.02 min

4.37 min · 2.13 km

Covent Garden

Arrive Platform 1·underground19.2 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

39 min

Total time

stops

19.2 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Hammersmith	05:00	00:30	Towards Heathrow Terminals
Covent Garden	05:00	23:00	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

₹4.7

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

₹4.3

Save ₹0.40000000000000036 per ride

Off-peak smart card

₹4

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

2.59 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.19 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~77 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹4.7

Bike

₹126

Auto

₹260

Cab

₹472

Estimates for 19.2 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

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