South Kensington Station live Tube departures
Zone 1 · Piccadilly · District · Circle
Live departures from South Kensington Station
Piccadilly line departures
Good ServiceDistrict line departures
Good ServiceCircle line departures
Good ServiceHow busy is South Kensington Station right now?
Live line status at South Kensington Station
Reliability at South Kensington Station (last 30 days)
By line
Most reliable line here: Circle at 72.8%.
Recent disruption on lines serving South Kensington Station
Severe-status incidents on lines through South Kensington Station in the last:
Full reliability history: Piccadilly · District · Circle
Stations near South Kensington Station
South Kensington Station platform depth
average depth below street level
Street level
Platform
South Kensington Station's platforms are on average 14 metres below the main entrance, roughly typical for the London Underground. Individual platforms can vary.
About South Kensington Station
Station overview
Location
SW7 2NBAccessibility
Step-free interchange between lines only - cannot enter or exit step-free
You can change between the westbound District line A and the Circle line A
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
940GZZLUSKSData 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 South Kensington guide
Common questions about South Kensington Station
What fare zone is South Kensington in?
South Kensington is in Fare Zone 1. See our 2026 Tube fares guide for what you actually pay across zones.
Which lines serve South Kensington?
South Kensington Station is served by the Piccadilly, District and Circle lines. Current status: Piccadilly (Good Service), District (Good Service), Circle (Good Service). Tap any line at the top of the page for live departures.
What's the address of South Kensington?
South Kensington is at Pelham St, London, SW7 2NB. See the About section for full location details.
Is South 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 South Kensington step-free?
You can change between the westbound District line A and the Circle line A
Are there lifts at South Kensington?
TfL's data shows no lifts at South 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 South Kensington have Night Tube?
Yes - the Piccadilly line runs through South Kensington on Friday and Saturday nights as part of the Night Tube. See our Night Tube guide for frequencies and last-train times.
Which stations are near South Kensington?
The closest alternative stations to South Kensington are Gloucester Road (7 min walk). Useful if a line is suspended or you fancy a walk.
How busy is South Kensington?
South Kensington is typically busiest around 15:00 on Wednesdays, based on hourly footfall patterns. Right now it's typical for this hour. The chart on this page shows the full day's pattern.
Is South Kensington open now?
South Kensington is open with no station-level closures reported. All three lines are running. Live status is shown at the top of this page and refreshes every few minutes.
Has South Kensington had delays recently?
Lines through South Kensington have logged 205 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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