South Kensington to King's Cross St. Pancras by tube

17 min, 1 change, via the Circle & Victoria lines.

Step by step

  1. Ride the Circle line — 2 stops, 4 min
  2. Change platforms — 3 min
  3. Ride the Victoria line — 5 stops, 10 min

Questions

How long does it take to get from South Kensington to King's Cross St. Pancras?
About 17 min by tube, with 1 change via the Circle & Victoria lines.
How many changes from South Kensington to King's Cross St. Pancras?
1 change, via the Circle & Victoria lines.
Which line goes from South Kensington to King's Cross St. Pancras?
The Circle & Victoria lines.
What zones are South Kensington and King's Cross St. Pancras in?
Both stations are in Zone 1, so a Zone 1 ticket covers the journey.

Journey times generated from the London Underground timetable on 2026-09-08. Live service status is shown on the map.

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