The journey from Bond Street to South Kensington is in fare zone 1 and you’ll have to use the Jubilee and Piccadilly tube lines, changing trains at Green Park
- From Bond Street take the Jubilee Line
- Change at Green Park to the Piccadilly Line
- Leave the train at South Kensington
Number of tube stops: 4 · Journey time: Approx 19 mins
Stations on the route: Bond Street ➜ Green Park [change train] Green Park ➜ Hyde Park Corner ➜ Knightsbridge ➜ South Kensington
London Underground tube delays
Strikes and closures on the Jubilee and Piccadilly
First and last train times on the Jubilee line
Tube times for the Jubilee line
Alternative routes include Bond Street to Gloucester Road, Bond Street to Knightsbridge and Bond Street to Sloane Square
Stairs, lifts and escalators to the station platforms
The Elizabeth and Jubilee lines at Bond Street tube station are wheelchair accessible, and have step-free access from the street to the train. The Central line only has step-free access from the street to the platform, and there may be a step up or gap to the train
South Kensington station is not wheelchair accessible
Bond Street station entrance – There’s a lift between the entrance and the platforms. If you want to avoid the lift then you can use three flights of stairs from the Oxford Street southside entrance to the booking hall (5 steps down +20 steps down +5 steps down), or two flights from the Oxford Street northside/Stratford Plaza entrance (19 steps down +9 steps down), or one flight of 7 stairs plus an escalator from the Davies Street entrance, or an escalator from the Gilbert Street entrance. After that there are two more escalators down to the Jubilee line platforms, or one escalator plus 21 steps to the Central line platforms
Changing tube line at Green Park – There are two lifts and a long walk when changing platforms. If you want a shorter walk then you can use two escalators instead of the lifts
South Kensington station 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)
The journey from South Kensington to Bond Street is in fare zone 1 and you’ll have to use the Piccadilly and Jubilee tube lines, changing trains at Green Park
- From South Kensington take the Piccadilly Line
- Change at Green Park to the Jubilee Line
- Leave the train at Bond Street
Number of tube stops: 4 · Journey time: Approx 20 mins
Stations on the route: South Kensington ➜ Knightsbridge ➜ Hyde Park Corner ➜ Green Park [change train] Green Park ➜ Bond Street
London Underground tube delays
Strikes and closures on the Piccadilly and Jubilee
First and last train times on the Piccadilly line
Tube times for the Piccadilly line
Alternative routes include South Kensington to Gloucester Road, South Kensington to Knightsbridge and South Kensington to Sloane Square
Stairs, lifts and escalators to the station platforms
South Kensington train station has step-free access from the street to the platform (but there may be a step up or gap to the train)
The Elizabeth and Jubilee lines at Bond Street station are wheelchair accessible, and have step-free access from the street to the train. The Central line only has step-free access from the street to the platform, and there may be a step up or gap to the train
South Kensington station 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 tube line at Green Park – There are two lifts and a long walk when changing platforms. If you want a shorter walk then you can use two escalators instead of the lifts
Bond Street station exit – There’s a lift between the platforms and the exit. If you want to avoid the lift then you can use two escalators from the Jubilee line platforms to the booking hall, or one escalator plus 21 steps from the Central line platforms. After that there are another three flights of stairs to the Oxford Street southside exit (5 steps up +20 steps up +5 steps up), or two flights to the Oxford Street northside/Stratford Plaza exit (9 steps up +19 steps up), or one flight of 7 stairs plus an escalator to the Davies Street exit, or an escalator to the Gilbert Street exit
Tube fare between Bond Street and South Kensington
This tube journey is in Oyster zone 1. The cheapest fare is £2.70 off-peak (£2.80 peak) when you pay by Oyster or contactless. There’s no return fare, you just pay the same as two single tickets
| Fare zone | Cash | Oyster & Contactless cards | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single fare | Single fare | Daily cap | |||
| Peak | Off-peak | Peak | Off-peak | ||
| Zone 1 fare | £6.70 | £2.80 | £2.70 | £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 |
| See our complete list of London Underground prices, Pensioner prices, Children’s prices, Oyster card prices, Contactless card prices and Travelcard prices Note: Tube journey prices are correct as of | ||||
Peak and off-peak journey 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. Note: Between the 8th March and 31st May 2024 TFL are running a trial called ‘Off-Peak Friday Fares’, where Fridays will be classed as off-peak all day.
The fare is based on what time your journey begins. It doesn’t matter what time your journey ends.
Other ways to make this journey
Travel on foot – The distance is approx 1¾ miles, which would take you 33-36 mins on foot
Travel by bus – Single fare: £1.75 (you may need more than one bus); Daily cap: £5.25; Weekly cap: £24.70; 1-day travelcard: £6; Weekly travelcard: £24.70 – Adult bus prices 2024 · Pensioner bus prices 2024 · Children’s bus prices 2024
Travel by taxi – A 1¾ mile journey between South Kensington train station and Bond Street in a black taxi should cost you about £10.60 to £18.20 and take anything from 9 to 19 mins depending on the traffic
Travel by car – Car parks near Bond Street station and South Kensington