How long does it take from Leicester Square to St. Paul's by metro?

The journey from Leicester Square to St. Paul's takes approximately 22 minutes by London Underground, covering 8.01 km across 4 stops.

What is the metro fare from Leicester Square to St. Paul's?

The token fare from Leicester Square to St. Paul's 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 Leicester Square for St. Paul's?

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

What is the last train from Leicester Square to St. Paul's?

The last train from Leicester Square towards Cockfosters departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from St. Paul's back towards Leicester Square departs at 00:30.

How many stops from Leicester Square to St. Paul's?

There are 4 stops between Leicester Square and St. Paul's on the Piccadilly Line. The stations are: Leicester Square, Covent Garden, Holborn.

Leicester Square To St. Paul's

ShortestShortest Route

Leicester Square

Platform 1·underground·Piccadilly LineTowards Cockfosters

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

Covent Garden

+4.37 min

4.37 min · 2.13 km

Holborn

red interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground4.27 km

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

interchange Holborn — 5 min

Platform 3 · Central Line ·Platform 1 Towards Ealing Broadway

+5 min

Holborn

blue interchange

Platform 1·underground·Central LineTowards Ealing Broadway

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

Chancery Lane

+3.9 min

3.9 min · 1.87 km

St. Paul's

Arrive Platform 1·underground3.74 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

22 min

Total time

stops

8.01 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Leicester Square	05:00	23:00	Towards Cockfosters
St. Paul's	05:00	23:00	Towards Leicester Square

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

1.08 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

₹126

Cab

₹226

Estimates for 8.01 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

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Departure station

Leicester Square

underground

Leicester Square, London, United Kingdom

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsStep-free access

Arrival station

St. Paul's

underground

St. Paul's, London, United Kingdom

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsStep-free access