The average train between Charing Cross (Station) and Kings Cross takes 12 min and the fastest train takes 11 min. The train runs at least 18 times per hour from Charing Cross (Station) to Kings Cross. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 5 minutes between Charing Cross (Station) and Kings Cross. The earliest departure is at 3:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Charing Cross (Station) is at 8:58 AM which arrives into Kings Cross at 9:12 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 12 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

19 min • 1 change

14 min • 1 change

17 min • 1 change

18 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Charing Cross (Station) to Kings Cross. However, there are services departing from Charing Cross (Station) station and arriving at Kings Cross station via King's Cross St. Pancras station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12 min.
Charing Cross (Station) to Kings Cross train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Leicester Square station.
Charing Cross (Station) to Kings Cross train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at King's Cross St. Pancras station.
The distance between Charing Cross (Station) and Kings Cross is 2.3 km. The road distance is 3 km.
London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Leicester Square station to King's Cross St. Pancras station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £1–5 and the journey takes 7 min.