Trains to London Farringdon Station

Farringdon Station, London, is located at the junction of Farringdon Road, Cowcross Street, and Charterhouse Street on the edge of the City of London. You can visit numerous attractions near Farringdon Station, including Smithfield Market, the Barbican Centre, St Paul’s Cathedral, and Clerkenwell.

Farringdon Station is one of the UK’s busiest interchange stations, serving both National Rail and London Underground services. The station has 6 platforms, with services split between Thameslink and the Elizabeth line.

Farringdon has an Underground Station and is served by the Circle, Hammersmith & City, and Metropolitan lines. The Elizabeth line also runs from Farringdon Station, making it a key east–west connection across London.

Farringdon Station first opened in 1863 as part of the Metropolitan Railway, the world’s first underground railway. Today, the station is managed by Transport for London, with National Rail services operated by Thameslink.

There is no bus station at Farringdon Station, but many bus routes stop on nearby roads, including Farringdon Road and Charterhouse Street.

Trains from Farringdon Station connect passengers with trains to London's major destinations and beyond, including London St Pancras International, Blackfriars, Paddington, Canary Wharf, and Heathrow Airport via the Elizabeth line.

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Ticket Office

Ticket Office Opening Hours

09:30 - 16:30 Monday - Sunday

Ticket Machines

Ticket machines at Farringdon Station are located in the main ticket hall/concourse area near the station entrance — typically on the right-hand side as you enter the station — alongside the ticket office and barriers

Staff Help

You will usually always find staff at the following locations:

Cowcross Street Main Ticket Hall

Staff are typically positioned near the ticket gates and ticket machines, assisting with tickets, Oyster/contactless queries, and general station enquiries.

Elizabeth Line Concourse

This area generally has the most visible staff presence, including customer-assistance points. Staff can help with accessibility support, lifts, ticket issues, and journey planning.

Turnmill Street / Thameslink Entrance

Usually, at least one member of staff is available near the ticket barriers and escalators, particularly during busier periods, to assist with platform access and travel queries.

Staffing Level

Full Time

Oyster Prepay

Oyster Prepay is available.

Oyster Topup

Oyster Topup is available.

Oyster Validator

Oyster Validation is available.

Pre-Purchase Collection

You can collect National Rail tickets from the ticket machines.

Travel Card Zone

Travel Card Zone 1

Luggage

Left Luggage

There are no left luggage facilities at Tottenham Court Road Station; the nearest are at London King's Cross, with the left luggage office in the main concourse.

Left Luggage Website

https://www.excess-baggage.com/

Facilities

Shops

On or right next to the station:

Cafe Pronto – Coffee shop inside/just by the station — great for drinks and snacks.

Costa Coffee – Station street‑level coffee outlet.

Pret A Manger – Sandwich & takeaway food (on Cowcross Street, adjacent to the station).

T4 Farringdon – Popular bubble‑tea spot nearby.

Farringdon Metro – Convenience store close to the station.

Co‑op Food - Farringdon - Turnmill Street – Local convenience grocery (just a short walk).

Postbox

There is no postbox at Farringdon Station. The nearest postbox is on Farringdon Street, just a short walk from the station exits, about 2–3 minutes on foot.

Telephones

There are no public telephones at Farringdon Station; the nearest public telephones are on Farringdon Street, just a short walk from the station exits, approximately 2–3 minutes on foot.

ATM

There are no ATMs inside the station, but you will find ATMs on Farringdon Road, very close to the station exits (usually a few minutes on foot).

Bureau De Change

The nearest Bureau De Change is:

Bitlish Ltd – Currency exchange right on Farringdon Road (about a few minutes' walk from the station).

Tourist Information Office

The nearest Tourist Information Office is the City of London Information Centre, located at St. Paul's Churchyard, EC4M 8BX, about a 15–20‑minute walk or a short bus/tube ride from Farringdon.

Nearest Station With More Facilities

King's Cross / St Pancras International

1–2 stops North on the Thameslink / Elizabeth Line, or a 10‑minute Tube/bus ride.

Toilets

Toilets at the station are on the Elizabeth Line / Main Concourse near the ticket hall / Cowcross Street entrance. The toilets are accessible for step-free users and include standard and accessible facilities.

Showers

There are no showers at the station.

Baby Change

There are Bay Change facilities within the toilets.

WiFi

WiFi

There is no public WiFi available.

Web Kiosk

There is no Web Kiosk available

Staffing And Customer Service

Customer Help Points

You'll find help points installed on most platforms (Thameslink and Underground/Elizabeth line) near where passengers wait for trains. These are mounted on the walls or pillars.

In the ticket hall or concourse, there is typically at least one help point near the main concourse or near the ticket gates at the entrance.

CCTV

CCTV cameras are in operation throughout the station.

Bicycle Facilities

Cycle Storage

There are cycle parking spaces outside the station.

CCTV covers the bike parking area, but it is not a secure, enclosed facility (use a good lock).

Cycle Storage Spaces

The station currently offers 16 unsecured bicycle spaces.

Sheltered Cycle Storage

The spaces are not sheltered from the weather (no roof).

Cycle Storage CCTV

CCTV covers the bike parking area, but it is not a secure, enclosed facility (use a good lock).

Accessibility

Step-Free Access

Street → Platforms

Farringdon is a Category A step-free station, meaning you can access all train platforms from street level without stairs.

Elizabeth line & Thameslink

Elizabeth line and Thameslink platforms have fully step-free access from the street, and Thameslink trains have level boarding in at least one zone.

Ramps For Train Access

Farringdon Station provides ramps for train access, helping passengers who need step-free boarding.

Wheelchairs

Available.

Induction Loop

Available.

Accessible Ticket Machines

Accessible ticket machines sell tickets suitable for use on London Underground services, including Travelcards. When tickets for National Rail services are unavailable at an accessible ticket machine, ticket office staff assist where possible.

Accessible Booking Office Counter

Not available.

Accessible Taxis

Available

Accessible Taxis Notes

Taxi rank on Turnmill Street, 40 m from the main station entrance, where London black cabs queue.

London black cabs are legally required to be wheelchair accessible, with ramps and space for wheelchairs — and drivers must help you board if needed.

First Class Lounge

Not available.