South Kensington Station live Tube departures
Zone 1 · Piccadilly · District · Circle
Live departures from South Kensington Station
Piccadilly line departures
Severe DelaysDistrict line departures
Part SuspendedCircle line departures
Part ClosureHow 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 60.4%.
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
Alternatives if your line is disrupted: nearby stations on a different line may give you a workable journey.
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 (Severe Delays), District (Part Suspended), Circle (Part Closure). 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 12:00 on Sundays, based on hourly footfall patterns. Right now it's quieter than usual. The chart on this page shows the full day's pattern.
Is South Kensington open now?
Disruption reported at South Kensington right now. DISTRICT LINE: Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September, no service between Tower Hill / Edgware Road and Ealing Broadway / Kensington (Olympia) / Richmond / Wimbledon. Use MILDMAY LINE services between Gunnersbury and Richmond on Saturday. Replacement buses operate. If travelling to Chelsea vs Hull City AFC at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, please use PICCADILLY LINE services at Earls Court. Check the live line status and station disruption box above before travelling.
Has South Kensington had delays recently?
Lines through South Kensington have logged 249 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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