A train passing through London Liverpool Street Station with pillars in front and a glass roof above

Trains to Liverpool Street Station

Liverpool Street Station is situated at the North East corner of the City of London in Bishopsgate Without. Numerous landmarks are on the doorstep of London Liverpool Street Station, including The Gherkin, Barbican Centre, and St. Paul's Cathedral.

London Liverpool Street Railway Station is the 4th busiest station in the UK, serving 80.4 million passengers in 2022-23, with 5.7 million passengers interchanges. Liverpool Street Station is a commuter station based in the City of London. Liverpool Street Underground Station is on the Elizabeth Line, Central Line, Circle Line, Hammersmith & City Line, and Metropolitan Lines.

Liverpool Street Railway Station was opened in 1875 by the Great Eastern Railway and has experienced expansion, war, and nationalisation since. Broad Street Station was adjacent to Liverpool Street Station until it was demolished in 1986. Liverpool Street Station is now managed by Network Rail, with trains operated by London Overground, Greater Anglia, Stansted Express, and C2C.

Liverpool Street Station is a significant transport interchange with Liverpool Street Underground Station and Liverpool Street Coach Station on its doorstep. London buses run from outside Liverpool Street Station,

National Rail Services from London Liverpool Street Station run across Greater London and neighbouring counties on the Great Eastern Main Line and Lea Valley Lines. The Great Eastern Main Line, operated by Greater Anglia, connects the City of London with destinations in East London and the East of England, including Colchester, Ipswich, and Norwich. The Lea Valley Line, also operated by Greater Anglia, runs from London Liverpool Street Station to Enfield Town, Hertford East, Chingford, and Stratford.

Railway Station Area Map

Liverpool Street Station is located on Bishopsgate in the North East of the City of London. Liverpool Street Underground Station connects to Liverpool Street Station, while Liverpool Street Bus Station and Liverpool Street Coach Station are outside the station.

The station has five entrances on Sun Street Passage, Broadgate, the Corner of Liverpool Street & Old Broad Street, Bishopsgate, and Primrose Street at the end of Platform 10.

Liverpool Street Station has 19 platforms, making it one of the largest stations in the UK. Liverpool Street Station is mainly used as a commuter station, with most services operated by Greater Anglia running to East London and the East of England. Stansted Express also runs trains directly to Stansted Airport.

Liverpool Street Underground Station is located in Zone 1 and serves the city of London with trains on the Elizabeth, Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City, and Metropolitan Lines.


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Station Details and Facilities

Address:

London Liverpool Street station, Bishopsgate, London, Greater London EC2M 7PY


General Information

Station Opening Hours

  • Monday: 03:10 - 01:00
  • Tuesday to Thursday: 04:00 - 01:00
  • Friday to Sunday: 03:40 - 01:00

Ticket Buying and Collection

You can book cheap train tickets to London with Split My Fare. You can use e-Tickets or collect your tickets from the self-service ticket machines at London Liverpool Street Station.


Passenger services

Lost property

Items handed in at the station are kept in the left luggage office. Report lost property online.

The train company keeps items left on trains.

Lost Property Office Hours:

  • Monday to Friday 09:00 – 17:00

Left Luggage

You can leave your luggage at Excess Baggage Co on platform 10.

Left Luggage Office Hours

Monday- Friday 0800- 2100


Ticket Office

Ticket machines are stationed around the concourse, selling travel tickets that day.

Greater Anglia runs the ticket office and machines.

Opening Hours

  • Monday: 03:10 - 01:00
  • Tuesday to Thursday: 04:00 - 01:00
  • Friday to Sunday: 03:40 - 01:00

Height Adjusted Ticket Counter

There is a height-adjusted ticket counter at this station.

Ticket Machines

Ticket machines at this station are operated by South Western Railway.

Accessible Ticket Machines

There are accessible ticket machines at this station.

Induction Loop

There is an induction loop available at the station.


Station Facilities

ATMs

There are ATMs on the concourse.

Bureau de Change

There is a Bureau de Change on the Lower Ground Floor, North Mall.

Photobooths

There are Photobooths:

  • By the entrance to Platforms 1-2.
  • Outside WHSmith towards the Bishopsgate exit.
  • By Fitness First, near Platform 18.

Telephones

There are Telephones:

  • Next to Platform 11.
  • Next to Fullers on the balcony.

Water Fountains

Water Fountains are located next to:

  • WHSmith's at the Bishopsgate exit
  • The passenger lifts on the main concourse.

Accessibility

A lift connects the upper floor, main concourse and London Underground station.

Accessible Toilets

Accessible toilets are opposite the Ticket office on the concourse. Two cubicles have baby-changing facilities. Toilets are free to use.

Step Free Access

This station has step-free access to all platforms.


Wheelchairs and Mobility Vehicles

These are available to use with staff assistance. Ask a member of staff or go to reception near Platform 10.


Toilets

Men/Women: Opposite the Ticket office on the concourse.

Accessible: Down the stairs opposite platform 11.

Baby change: Opposite the Ticket office on the concourse.


WiFi

Free public WiFi.


Staffing and Customer Service

Information Services Opening Hours

  • Monday: 03:10 - 01:03
  • Tuesday: 04:00 - 01:03
  • Wednesday: 04:00 - 01:03
  • Thursday: 04:00 - 01:03
  • Friday: 03:10 - 01:03
  • Saturday: 03:10 - 01:03
  • Sunday: 03:40 - 01:03

Staff Help Available

  • Monday to Friday: 04:00 - 01:00
  • Saturday: 04:00 - 01:00
  • Sunday: 04:00 - 01:00

Parking

There is no car park at Liverpool Street station.

Accessible Parking

The nearest Blue Badge spaces are on Broad Street Pl and Liverpool St. The space on Old Broad St has closed.


Bicycle Facilities

Adjacent to platform ten or in the central roadway between platforms 10 and 11

Liverpool Street Tube Map

Liverpool Street Underground Station is connected to Liverpool Street Station. Services run on the Circle, Metropolitan, Central, Elizabeth, and Hammersmith & City lines.

london liverpool street tube map

Popular Routes

From Liverpool Street Station you can easily reach any destination in the UK, including direct services to Cambridge, Norwich, and Stansted Airport. You can also easily reach famous Landmarks in London on the Elizabeth Line of the London Underground and on the London Overground. Find more information on popular routes to and from London by visiting one of the pages below.

Frequently Asked Questions

What train lines go into Liverpool Street?

The Great Eastern Main Line, East Anglia, and Lea Valley train lines go into Liverpool Street.

Which zone is Liverpool Street Station?

Liverpool Street Station is in Zone 1 of the Tube Map.

Which Tube line is Liverpool Street Station on?

Liverpool Street Station is on the Circle, Metropolitan, Hammersmith & City, and Elizabeth tube lines.

What is Liverpool Street famous for?

Liverpool Street is famous for being home to the London Stock Exchange and The Gherkin.

Does Liverpool Street Station have toilets?

Liverpool Street Station has toilets as follows:

  • Men/Women: Down the stairs opposite platform 11.
  • Accessible: Opposite the Ticket office on the concourse.
  • Baby change: Opposite the Ticket office on the concourse.