Arsenal Station – Information for Travellers

Overview

Arsenal Station serves the Highbury district and is the closest Underground station to Emirates Stadium, home of Arsenal FC. It is one of the few stations on the network with narrow platforms and a unique layout.

Lines and Services

Piccadilly Line

• Services to Heathrow, Uxbridge, and Cockfosters
• Typical journey times:
  • Arsenal → King’s Cross St Pancras: ~6 minutes
  • Arsenal → Finsbury Park: ~1 minute

Station Facilities

• Ticket machines
• Shops nearby
• WiFi
• Help points
• No step‑free access

Accessibility

Arsenal Station is **not step‑free**. Access to platforms requires stairs.

Local Area

The station is close to Emirates Stadium, Highbury Fields, Gillespie Park, and the residential streets of Highbury.