The average train between Trafalgar Square and Kings Cross takes 12 min and the fastest train takes 11 min. The train runs at least 18 times per hour from Trafalgar Square 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 Trafalgar Square and Kings Cross. The earliest departure is at 5:22 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Trafalgar Square is at 7:33 PM which arrives into Kings Cross at 7:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Charing Cross station and take an average of 12 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Trafalgar Square to Kings Cross. However, there are services departing from Trafalgar Square station and arriving at Kings Cross station via King's Cross St. Pancras station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12 min.
Trafalgar Square to Kings Cross train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Leicester Square station.
Trafalgar Square to Kings Cross train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at King's Cross St. Pancras station.
The distance between Trafalgar Square and Kings Cross is 2.4 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.