King's Cross St. Pancras to Blackfriars by tube

15 min, 2 changes, via the Circle & Thameslink lines.

Step by step

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

Questions

How long does it take to get from King's Cross St. Pancras to Blackfriars?
About 15 min by tube, with 2 changes via the Circle & Thameslink lines.
How many changes from King's Cross St. Pancras to Blackfriars?
2 changes, via the Circle & Thameslink lines.
Which line goes from King's Cross St. Pancras to Blackfriars?
The Circle & Thameslink lines.
What zones are King's Cross St. Pancras and Blackfriars in?
Both stations are in Zone 1, so a Zone 1 ticket covers the journey.

Journey times generated from the London Underground timetable on 2026-11-13. Live service status is shown on the map.

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