How to get from Kings Cross to Barbican by Tube?

By Tube

Take one direct Tube from Kings Cross to Barbican in City Of London: take the METROPOLITAN Tube from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Barbican station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 14 min. The ride fare is £2.80.

14min£2.80
Walk to Tube station
Tube - METROPOLITAN
Walk to Barbican
Leaves from King's Cross St. Pancras

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Tube - METROPOLITAN
    Wait for Tube
    METROPOLITAN
    Aldgate
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Barbican
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to Barbican
    Walk to
    Barbican
    Charterhouse Square
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by Tube via HAMMERSMITH & CITY

Take one direct Tube from Kings Cross to Barbican in City Of London: take the HAMMERSMITH & CITY Tube from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Barbican station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 15 min. The ride fare is £2.80.

15min£2.80
Walk to Tube station
Tube - HAMMERSMITH & CITY
Walk to Barbican
Leaves from King's Cross St. Pancras

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Tube - HAMMERSMITH & CITY
    Wait for Tube
    HAMMERSMITH & CITY
    Barking
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Barbican
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to Barbican
    Walk to
    Barbican
    Charterhouse Square
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Kings Cross to Barbican

The distance between Kings Cross, City Of London and Barbican, City Of London is approximately 1.66 mi, which can typically be travelled in 14 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kings Cross to Barbican by Tube, so no matter how you choose to travel in City Of London – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Kings Cross

Kings Cross is located at Pentonville Road, City Of London and the nearest public transport station is Kings Cross Road (K), Pentonville.

Bus stations close to Kings Cross:

  • Kings Cross Road (K), Pentonville
  • Penton Rise (Pg), Pentonville
  • Penton Rise (Pm), Pentonville

Public transport stations close to Barbican, City Of London

Barbican is located at Charterhouse Square, City Of London and the nearest public transport station is Barbican Station (BA).

Tube stations close to Barbican:

  • St Paul's
  • Farringdon
  • Moorgate

Train stations close to Barbican:

  • Farringdon

Bus stations close to Barbican:

  • Barbican Station (BA)
  • Barbican
  • London Wall (BD)

Related Routes

Alternative route by Tube via HAMMERSMITH & CITY

Take one direct Tube from Kings Cross to Barbican in City Of London: take the HAMMERSMITH & CITY Tube from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Barbican station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 15 min. The ride fare is £2.80.

15min£2.80
Walk to Tube station
Tube - HAMMERSMITH & CITY
Walk to Barbican
Leaves from King's Cross St. Pancras

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Tube - HAMMERSMITH & CITY
    Wait for Tube
    HAMMERSMITH & CITY
    Barking
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Barbican
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to Barbican
    Walk to
    Barbican
    Charterhouse Square
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Kings Cross to Barbican?

    The fastest way takes 14 minutes, using Bus line METROPOLITAN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Kings Cross to Barbican?

    The alternative route takes 15 minutes, using Bus line HAMMERSMITH & CITY.

  • Is there a direct Tube between Kings Cross and Barbican?

    Yes, there’s a direct Tube going from Kings Cross in Pentonville to Barbican in City Of London in 14 min.

  • Which Tube line goes from Kings Cross to Barbican?

    The METROPOLITAN Tube line goes from King's Cross St. Pancras station near Kings Cross in Pentonville to Aldgate station near Barbican in City Of London.

  • How long does it take to travel from Kings Cross to Barbican by Tube?

    The total travel time between Kings Cross in Pentonville and Barbican in City Of London by Tube is about 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the Tube near Kings Cross to get to Barbican?

    Get on the METROPOLITAN Tube from the King's Cross St. Pancras station near Kings Cross in Pentonville.

  • Where do I get off the Tube when travelling between Kings Cross and Barbican?

    Get off the Tube at the Aldgate station, which is closest to Barbican in City Of London.

  • When is the first Tube from Kings Cross to Barbican?

    The first Tube from Kings Cross in Pentonville to Barbican in City Of London is Circle. It leaves the King's Cross St. Pancras station at 06:02.

  • When is the first bus from Kings Cross to Barbican?

    The first bus from Kings Cross in Pentonville to Barbican in City Of London is King's Cross - Crystal Palace. It leaves the King's Cross Road / Pentonville Road (L) stop at 05:08.

  • When is the last train from Kings Cross to Barbican?

    The last train from Kings Cross in Pentonville to Barbican in City Of London is the Thameslink line. It leaves the St Pancras station at 00:43.

  • How much is the Tube fare from Kings Cross to Barbican?

    The ride from Kings Cross to Barbican costs £2.80.

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