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Farringdon

Farringdon is a Zone 1 station in the central section of the Elizabeth line, with step-free access and trains from 05:45 to 00:30 Monday to Saturday.

One of London's best-connected stations. Busy with City commuters at peak times; quieter mid-morning and at weekends.

Step-free
3/5
Quietest ~20:00Moderate

Next trains

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Westbound

Eastbound

First & last trains

Monday–Saturday

05:45 – 00:30

Sunday

07:19 – 00:30

Scheduled times from the national timetable - the first and last Elizabeth line trains calling here, in either direction. Planned engineering work (especially at weekends) can change them, so check the live board on the day. See every departure time for Farringdon, first & last trains or the Elizabeth line timetable.

Fares & journey times

See journey times from Farringdon to any Elizabeth line station, or single fares from Farringdon with contactless or Oyster.

Best exits

Farringdon (west)

Best for Smithfield Market, Clerkenwell, Exmouth Market, St Paul's walk

The Farringdon ticket hall is closest to Smithfield and Clerkenwell, with a level walk towards St Paul's.

Barbican (east)

Best for Barbican Centre, Museum of London area, London Wall, Moorgate side

Use the Barbican ticket hall for the Barbican Centre - a short walk, with no Tube change.

Quiet times & luggage

Typical weekday, by hour - greener is quieter, with more room for luggage.

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Typically around 52% of this station's weekly peak (measured TfL entry/exit data). Manageable with luggage: Farringdon scores 3/5 for travelling with luggage - around 20:00 is usually the easiest time.

Connections

Thameslink (National Rail)Circle lineHammersmith & City lineMetropolitan line

Two ticket halls: Farringdon (west) for Smithfield and Clerkenwell, Barbican (east) for the Barbican Centre and Museum of London area.

Nearby

  • Barbican Centre · 7 min walkConcerts, cinema, conservatory and gallery. A short walk from Farringdon's Barbican exit, with no Tube change.
  • Smithfield & Charterhouse · 4 min walkHistoric market buildings, Charterhouse Square and Clerkenwell restaurants, close to Farringdon station.

Along the line

Tottenham Court RoadCentral core · Zone 1Liverpool StreetCentral core · Zone 1

Neighbouring Elizabeth line stations. See the full map or live line status.