Getting Around London from Earl's Court
Two tube lines meet at Earl’s Court, the Piccadilly and the District, so most of central London is 10–20 minutes on the train without a change, and Heathrow is a single ride. The times below run from Earl’s Court station; from the hotel, add about three minutes to walk there.
Tube times from Earl's Court
Time on the train, off-peak, from TfL’s journey planner. Allow about 5 minutes more for getting to the platform and waiting.
| To | Get off at | Line | On the train |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airports and main stations | |||
| Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 / 4 / 5 | Heathrow | Piccadilly, direct | about 35–42 min |
| Gatwick Airport | Gatwick Airport | District to Victoria, then Gatwick Express | about 50 min |
| King’s Cross St Pancras (Eurostar) | King’s Cross St Pancras | Piccadilly, direct | 20 min |
| Paddington | Paddington | District, direct | 8 min |
| Victoria | Victoria | District, direct | 8 min |
| Waterloo | Waterloo | District, change at Westminster for the Jubilee line | about 17 min |
| Sights and shopping | |||
| Natural History Museum, V&A, Science Museum | South Kensington | Piccadilly, direct | 3 min |
| Harrods, Knightsbridge | Knightsbridge | Piccadilly, direct | 6 min |
| Kensington Palace | High Street Kensington | District, direct | 2 min |
| Hyde Park Corner | Hyde Park Corner | Piccadilly, direct | 8 min |
| Buckingham Palace | Green Park / St James’s Park | Piccadilly / District, direct | 9–10 min |
| Big Ben and Westminster | Westminster | District, direct | 11 min |
| Piccadilly Circus | Piccadilly Circus | Piccadilly, direct | 11 min |
| Leicester Square, theatres | Leicester Square | Piccadilly, direct | 13 min |
| Covent Garden | Covent Garden | Piccadilly, direct | 14 min |
| Oxford Street | Oxford Circus | District to Victoria, then Victoria line | 15 min |
| Sherlock Holmes Museum | Baker Street | One change | about 16 min |
| The Shard, Borough Market | London Bridge | District, change at Westminster for the Jubilee line | about 20 min |
| Tower of London, Tower Bridge | Tower Hill | District, direct | 22 min |
| Events and venues | |||
| Olympia | Kensington (Olympia) | Weekdays: District 1 stop to West Brompton, then Overground. Weekends: District, direct | 3–10 min |
| Stamford Bridge (Chelsea FC) | Fulham Broadway | District, direct | 4 min |
| Eventim Apollo | Hammersmith | Piccadilly, direct | 5 min |
| Wimbledon | Wimbledon | District, direct | about 19 min |
The Piccadilly line: Heathrow and the West End direct
Piccadilly line trains from Earl’s Court run straight to Heathrow in one direction. In the other, they go through South Kensington, Knightsbridge, Hyde Park Corner, Green Park, Piccadilly Circus, Leicester Square, Covent Garden and King’s Cross St Pancras. On Friday and Saturday nights the Piccadilly line runs all night (the Night Tube), roughly every 10 minutes.
The District line: Westminster, the City and the river
District line trains go east to Victoria, St James’s Park, Westminster, Embankment and Tower Hill. Another branch goes north to High Street Kensington and Paddington, and others go south-west to Fulham Broadway, Wimbledon and Richmond. The District line does not run a Night Tube.
Paying for the tube
Tap in and out with a contactless bank card or phone, or an Oyster card. Daily and weekly fare caps mean you never pay more than the cap. Earl’s Court is in both Zone 1 and Zone 2, and you’re charged whichever works out cheaper. More in our Earl’s Court station guide.
Planning ahead
TfL closes lines for engineering works, mostly at weekends. Check tfl.gov.uk before a journey to the airport.
Mowbray Court Hotel is on Penywern Road, a residential street three minutes from Earl’s Court station. We have single, double, twin, triple and family rooms, all with a private bathroom and free Wi-Fi. Book on our own website for our best price guarantee and free cancellation on flexible rates: the conditions for each rate are shown before you pay. You also deal with the hotel team directly, from your first question to check-out.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Earl's Court from central London?
About 10–15 minutes by tube: 11 minutes to Piccadilly Circus and 14 to Covent Garden on the Piccadilly line, and 11 minutes to Westminster on the District line, all without changing.
Can I get from Earl's Court to Heathrow without changing?
Yes. Piccadilly line trains run direct, taking about 35–42 minutes depending on the terminal. See our Heathrow to Earl’s Court guide.
How do I get from Earl's Court to Buckingham Palace?
Take the Piccadilly line to Green Park (10 minutes) or the District line to St James’s Park (9 minutes), then walk through the park.