High Street Kensington Station live Tube departures
Zone 1 · District · Circle
Live departures from High Street Kensington Station
District line departures
Good ServiceCircle line departures
Good ServiceHow busy is High Street Kensington Station right now?
Live line status at High Street Kensington Station
Reliability at High Street Kensington Station (last 30 days)
By line
Most reliable line here: Circle at 72.8%.
Recent disruption on lines serving High Street Kensington Station
Severe-status incidents on lines through High Street Kensington Station in the last:
Full reliability history: District · Circle
Stations near High Street Kensington Station
High Street Kensington Station platform depth
average depth below street level
Street level
Platform
High Street Kensington Station's platforms sit on average 5.7 metres below the main entrance - shallower than the typical Tube station, which averages around 8 metres down. Individual platforms can vary.
About High Street Kensington Station
Station overview
Location
W8 5SAAccessibility
Step-free interchange between lines only - cannot enter or exit step-free
You can change between the District and Circle lines westbound A and the District and Circle lines eastbound A. If travelling towards Liverpool Street from High Street Kensington, you must change to the District line at Paddington in order to arrive at the right platform at Edgware Road
What the symbols mean
- Lift - standard capacity lift between street and platform.
- Limited-capacity lift - 8 to 12 people; expect queues at peak.
- Level boarding - platform and train at the same height.
- Boarding ramp - staff-deployed ramp between platform and train.
- Mini ramp - small ramp to bridge the step/gap; ask staff on arrival.
- Accessible toilet - on-site or at the connected mode.
- Blue badge parking - designated blue-badge bays at the station car park.
Source: TfL step-free Tube guide (April 2026) and TfL station data feed (May 2026). Get free step-free disruption alerts.
Identifier
940GZZLUHSKData sources
- Live status & disruption: TfL Unified API (refreshed every few minutes)
- Address, zone, facilities, lat/lon: TfL StopPoint API
- Walking times: straight-line distance (haversine) × 12 min/km, calibrated against TfL's Walking Tube Map
- Detailed accessibility: AccessAble's High Street Kensington guide
Common questions about High Street Kensington Station
What fare zone is High Street Kensington in?
High Street Kensington is in Fare Zone 1. See our 2026 Tube fares guide for what you actually pay across zones.
Which lines serve High Street Kensington?
High Street Kensington Station is served by the District and Circle lines. Current status: District (Good Service), Circle (Good Service). Tap any line at the top of the page for live departures.
What's the address of High Street Kensington?
High Street Kensington is at Kensington High St, London, W8 5SA. See the About section for full location details.
Is High Street Kensington step-free?
Yes, with caveats. Step-free interchange between lines only - cannot enter or exit step-free. See the Accessibility section above for the full picture. Source: TfL step-free Tube guide. Get free step-free disruption alerts.
How do I enter High Street Kensington step-free?
You can change between the District and Circle lines westbound A and the District and Circle lines eastbound A. If travelling towards Liverpool Street from High Street Kensington, you must change to the District line at Paddington in order to arrive at the right platform at Edgware Road
Are there lifts at High Street Kensington?
TfL's data shows no lifts at High Street Kensington - step-free access is via a specific entrance at platform level (e.g. car park). See the Accessibility section for the entrance to use.
Does High Street Kensington have Night Tube?
High Street Kensington is not on the Night Tube network - none of the lines through this station run overnight on Fridays and Saturdays. See our Night Tube guide for which lines do.
Which stations are near High Street Kensington?
The closest alternative stations to High Street Kensington are Notting Hill Gate (11 min walk), Earl's Court (12 min walk), Gloucester Road (12 min walk). Useful if a line is suspended or you fancy a walk.
How busy is High Street Kensington?
High Street Kensington is typically busiest around 18:00 on Wednesdays, based on hourly footfall patterns. Right now it's busier than usual. The chart on this page shows the full day's pattern.
Is High Street Kensington open now?
High Street Kensington is open with no station-level closures reported. Both lines are running. Live status is shown at the top of this page and refreshes every few minutes.
Has High Street Kensington had delays recently?
Lines through High Street Kensington have logged 141 severe-status incidents in the last 30 days. See the Recent disruption section above for the breakdown by line, and each line's reliability page for the full history.
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