High Street Kensington Station live Tube departures
Zone 1 · District · Circle
Live departures from High Street Kensington Station
District line departures
Part ClosureCircle line departures
Service ClosedHow busy is High Street Kensington Station right now?
Step-free access
High Street Kensington is not listed as step-free from street to platform. Access typically involves stairs and escalators. The nearest step-free alternative is Earl's Court (12 min walk).
For detailed platform-by-platform access info, see AccessAble's guide for High Street Kensington.
Live line status at High Street Kensington Station
Reliability at High Street Kensington Station (last 30 days)
By line
Most reliable line here: Circle at 72.1%.
Recent disruption on lines serving High Street Kensington Station
Severe-status incidents on lines through High Street Kensington Station in the last:
Full reliability history: District · Circle
Stations near High Street Kensington Station
Alternatives if your line is disrupted: nearby stations on a different line may give you a workable journey.
High Street Kensington Station platform depth
average depth below street level
Street level
Platform
High Street Kensington Station's platforms sit on average 5.7 metres below street level - shallower than the typical Tube station, which averages around 8 metres down. Individual platforms can vary.
About High Street Kensington Station
Station overview
Location
W8 5SAIdentifier
940GZZLUHSKData 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 High Street Kensington guide
Common questions about High Street Kensington Station
What fare zone is High Street Kensington in?
High Street Kensington is in Fare Zone 1. See our 2026 Tube fares guide for what you actually pay across zones.
Which lines serve High Street Kensington?
High Street Kensington Station is served by the District and Circle lines. Current status: District (Part Closure), Circle (Service Closed). Tap any line at the top of the page for live departures.
What's the address of High Street Kensington?
High Street Kensington is at Kensington High St, London, W8 5SA. See the About section for full location details.
Is High Street Kensington step-free?
High Street Kensington is not listed as step-free from street to platform - access typically involves stairs or escalators. The nearest step-free alternative is Earl's Court (12 min walk). Get free step-free disruption alerts for lifts elsewhere on the network.
Does High Street Kensington have Night Tube?
High Street Kensington is not on the Night Tube network - none of the lines through this station run overnight on Fridays and Saturdays. See our Night Tube guide for which lines do.
Which stations are near High Street Kensington?
The closest alternative stations to High Street Kensington are Notting Hill Gate (11 min walk), Earl's Court (12 min walk), Gloucester Road (12 min walk). Useful if a line is suspended or you fancy a walk.
How busy is High Street Kensington?
High Street Kensington is typically busiest around 17:00 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 High Street Kensington open now?
High Street Kensington is open, but 1 of the 2 lines through it is reporting severe disruption. See the live line status above before travelling.
Has High Street Kensington had delays recently?
Lines through High Street Kensington have logged 143 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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