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

The journey from King's Cross St. Pancras to Covent Garden takes approximately 13 minutes by London Underground, covering 6.4 km across 3 stops.

What is the metro fare from King's Cross St. Pancras to Covent Garden?

The token fare from King's Cross St. Pancras to Covent Garden 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 Covent Garden?

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 Covent Garden?

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

How many stops from King's Cross St. Pancras to Covent Garden?

There are 3 stops between King's Cross St. Pancras and Covent Garden on the Piccadilly Line. The stations are: King's Cross St. Pancras, Russell Square, Holborn, Covent Garden.

King's Cross St. Pancras To Covent Garden

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

Arrive Platform 2·underground6.4 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

13 min

Total time

stops

6.4 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
King's Cross St. Pancras	05:00	00:30	Towards Heathrow Terminals
Covent Garden	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

0.86 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.40 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~26 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹3.4

Bike

₹48

Auto

₹106

Cab

₹190

Estimates for 6.4 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

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