South Kensington to Old Street by tube

21 min, 1 change, via the Circle & Northern lines.

Step by step

1. Ride the Circle line — 10 stops, 13 min
2. Change platforms — 5 min
3. Ride the Northern line — 2 stops, 3 min

Questions

How long does it take to get from South Kensington to Old Street?

About 21 min by tube, with 1 change via the Circle & Northern lines.

How many changes from South Kensington to Old Street?

1 change, via the Circle & Northern lines.

Which line goes from South Kensington to Old Street?

The Circle & Northern lines.

What zones are South Kensington and Old Street in?

Both stations are in Zone 1, so a Zone 1 ticket covers the journey.

Journey times generated from the London Underground timetable on 2026-10-22. Live service status is shown on the map.

• South Kensington station
• Old Street station
• Old Street to South Kensington

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