This journey is in zones 1&2 and you’ll have to use the District lines, changing trains at Earl’s Court
- From Fulham Broadway take the District Line
- Change at Earl’s Court to the District Line
- Leave the train at South Kensington
Number of stops: 4 · Journey time: Approx 18 mins
Stations on the route: Fulham Broadway ➜ West Brompton ➜ Earl’s Court [change train] Earl’s Court ➜ Gloucester Road ➜ South Kensington
Live status and delays
First and last train times
District line timetable
Alternative routes include Fulham Broadway to Gloucester Road, Fulham Broadway to Knightsbridge and Fulham Broadway to Sloane Square
Stairs, lifts and escalators
Fulham Broadway is wheelchair accessible, and has step-free access from the street to the train
South Kensington is not wheelchair accessible
Fulham Broadway entrance – There’s a lift between the entrance and the platforms. If you want to avoid the lift then you can use two flights of stairs (13 steps down +14 steps down)
Changing trains at Earl’s Court – You can use a lift when changing platforms
South Kensington exit – You must use two flights of stairs down from the Circle/District line platforms to the booking hall (12 steps up +13 steps up), or use two escalators plus one flight of stairs from the Piccadilly line platforms (17 steps down to the eastbound, or 20 steps up to the westbound platform). After that you must use another two flights of stairs to the Pelham Street/Thurloe Street exits (3 steps up +13 steps up), or use three flights plus walk through a long subway to the National History Museum exit (8 steps down +16 steps up +15 steps up), or use three flights plus walk through a long subway to the Science Museum exit (8 steps down +14 steps up +10 steps up), or use three flights plus walk through a long subway to the Ismaili Centre exit (8 steps down +2x14 steps up)
This journey is in zones 1&2 and you’ll have to use the District lines, changing trains at Earl’s Court
- From South Kensington take the District Line
- Change at Earl’s Court to the District Line
- Leave the train at Fulham Broadway
Number of stops: 4 · Journey time: Approx 19 mins
Stations on the route: South Kensington ➜ Gloucester Road ➜ Earl’s Court [change train] Earl’s Court ➜ West Brompton ➜ Fulham Broadway
Live status and delays
First and last train times
District line timetable
Alternative routes include South Kensington to Gloucester Road, South Kensington to Knightsbridge and South Kensington to Sloane Square
Stairs, lifts and escalators
South Kensington is wheelchair accessible, and has step-free access from the street to the train
Fulham Broadway is not wheelchair accessible
South Kensington entrance – You must use two flights of stairs from the Pelham Street/Thurloe Street entrances to the booking hall (13 steps down +3 steps down), or use three flights plus walk through a long subway from the National History Museum entrance (15 steps down +16 steps down +8 steps up), or use three flights plus walk through a long subway from the Science Museum entrance (10 steps down +14 steps down +8 steps up), or use three flights plus walk through a long subway from the Ismaili Centre entrance (2x14 steps down +8 steps up). After that you must use another two flights of stairs down to the Circle/District line platforms (13 steps down +12 steps down), or use two escalators plus one flight of stairs to the Piccadilly line platforms (17 steps up to the eastbound, or 20 steps down to the westbound platform)
Changing trains at Earl’s Court – You can use a lift when changing platforms
Fulham Broadway exit – There’s a lift between the platforms and the exit. If you want to avoid the lift then you can use two flights of stairs (14 steps up +13 steps up)
Cash, Oyster & Travelcard fares
The journey is in zones 1-2. The cheapest fare is £2.80 off-peak (£3.40 peak) when you pay by Oyster or contactless. There are no return tickets, you just pay the same as two singles
| Fare zone | Cash | Oyster & Contactless cards | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single fare | Single fare | Daily cap | |||
| Peak | Off-peak | Peak | Off-peak | ||
| Zone 1-2 fare | £6.70 | £3.40 | £2.80 | £8.50 | £8.50 |
| Fare Zone | Travelcards (Train, Bus & Tram) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One day travelcard | Week travelcard | Month travelcard | ||
| Anytime | Off-peak | |||
| Zone 1-2 travelcard | n/a | n/a | £42.70 | £164 |
| Zone 1-4 travelcard | £15.90 | n/a | £61.40 | £235.80 |
| Zone 1-6 travelcard | £22.60 | £15.90 | £78 | £299 |
| Zone 1-9 travelcard | £28.50 | £17 | £111.30 | £427.40 |
| Note: Ticket prices are correct as of | ||||
Peak and off-peak times
For Oyster and contactless off-peak is outside the hours of 6.30 AM-9.30 AM and 4 PM-7 PM (Mon-Fri). For travelcards it’s any time after 9.30 AM (Mon-Fri). Weekends are always classed as off-peak.
The fare is based on what time your journey begins. It doesn’t matter when it ends.
Alternative ways to travel
Walking – You could walk 1⅓ miles in 25-27 minutes
By bus – A single ticket is £1.75 (you may need more than one bus). The daily cap is £5.25 and a 1-day travelcard is £6 – Bus fares
By taxi – 1⅓ miles will cost between £10.60 and £18.20 and take 7-16 minutes