King Subway Station

King Subway Station Toronto | Location, Map, Address and Timings

ByJonathan Kennedy

King Station is a key hub in the Toronto subway system, at the heart of the city’s bustling Financial District. Opened in 1954, it serves Line 1 Yonge-University, offering a vital connection for commuters and travelers alike. With its convenient location and multiple entrances, King Station is crucial in keeping Toronto’s urban center moving.

  • Location: King Street East, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Owner: Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)
  • Type: Subway station on the Yonge-University line
  • Opened: 1954
  • Daily Passengers: Over 75,000 (2019)
  • Accessibility: Currently not accessible, but under construction
  • Connections: TTC buses and streetcars
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King Subway Station

Location: 3 King Street East, Toronto, Ontario (not accessible)

Number of Levels: 3

Platform Type: Side platforms (2)

Entrances: 6 total

  • Street Level: 4 entrances (stairs to concourses)
  • Commerce Court: 1 entrance (escalator & stairs)
  • Scotia Plaza: 1 entrance (PATH connection)

Concourses: 2 (North & South)

  • North Concourse: fare gates, connection to PATH, stairs to platforms
  • South Concourse: fare gates (staffed at rush hour), stairs to platforms, access to Commerce Court

Platforms: Northbound and Southbound (Level 3)

  • Escalator access: Yonge Street, North & South concourses
  • Stair access: North & South concourses

Additional Info:

  • Connects to TTC buses and streetcars
  • DWA (Designated Waiting Area) is located on platforms

King Station operates with the following approximate hours:

  • Saturday & Holidays: 5:55 AM to 1:50 AM
  • Sunday: 8:10 AM to 1:50 AM
  • Monday to Friday: 5:55 AM to 1:50 AM

Not available

Here’s a summary of the escalator information for King Station:

  • All platforms to concourse: Upstairs access only, always available.
  • Northbound platform (north end):
    • Weekdays: Upstairs until 3 PM, downstairs from 3 PM to 6:30 PM, upstairs all other times.
  • Southbound platform:
    • South end: Upstairs to Melinda St. exit, always available.
    • North end: Upstairs to the concourse, always available.
  • Concourse to Scotia Plaza:
    • Downstairs only, always available.
  • Scotia Plaza to Concourse:
    • Upstairs only, always available.
  • Concourse to the street:
    • Scotia Plaza level only, upstairs to the street, always available.

The provided information displays the real-time arrival times for the next two trains on each subway line:

  • Southbound (towards Vaughan Metropolitan Centre):
    • The first train arrived in 2 minutes.
    • The second train arrives in 3 minutes.
    • The third train arrives in 5 minutes.
  • Northbound (towards Finch):
    • The first train arrives in 1 minute.
    • The second train arrived in 2 minutes.
    • The third train arrives in 6 minutes.

King Subway Station is located in the heart of Toronto’s Financial District, making it close to many landmarks and attractions. Here are a few of the most notable ones:

  • The Hockey Hall of Fame: This museum is dedicated to the history of ice hockey in Canada, and it’s a must-visit for any hockey fan. It’s located just a short walk south of the station.
  • The CN Tower: This iconic tower offers stunning 360-degree views of the city. It’s located about a kilometer southwest of the station.
  • The St. Lawrence Market: This historic market is a great place to find fresh produce, local crafts, and delicious food. It’s located about a kilometer east of the station.
  • The Royal Alexandra Theatre: This historic theatre is home to a variety of live performances, including musicals, plays, and concerts. It’s located just a short walk north of the station.
  • The Art Gallery of Ontario: This art museum houses a collection of over 90,000 works of art from around the world. It’s located about a kilometer west of the station.

These are just a few of the many landmarks that are close to King Subway Station. With its central location, the station is a great starting point for exploring all that Toronto has to offer.

king subway station to the distillery district

It should take about 7 minutes to get from King Subway station to the Distillery District, Toronto by car. The distance is 2.1 km. See the directions here.

King subway station timings

There are a few subway stations named King around the world. To give you the most accurate information on arrival and departure times, I’ll need to know the city where the King station you’re interested in is located.

Here are some possibilities:

  • Toronto, Canada: King Station on the Yonge-University line operates 24/7. Trains arrive every 2-3 minutes during rush hour (6 am to 9 am and 3 pm to 7 pm) and every 4-5 minutes during off-peak hours. You can find more information on the TTC website [TTC King Station schedule].
  • New York City, USA: There’s a station called Kings Hwy in Brooklyn. Unfortunately, I can’t provide real-time arrival and departure information, but some websites like Subwaystats might be helpful [Subwaystats Kings Hwy].
  • Washington D.C., USA: The King St-Old Town station opens 10 minutes before the first train arrives. Specific opening and closing times depend on the day of the week. You can find more information on the WMATA website [WMATA King St-Old Town Station].

Google Map and Location of King Subway Station

FAQS

Where does the Toronto subway start?

The Toronto subway system doesn’t actually have a single starting point because it’s a network of lines. The first line opened in 1954 and ran along Yonge Street, so you could say that the origin of the system is there.

How long is a Toronto subway car?

The current subway car length is around 23 meters (75.5 feet) for the T series cars which are the most common type [Toronto subway car length].