Cannon Street Station – Information for Travellers

Overview

Cannon Street Station is a key commuter hub in the City of London, serving Southeastern rail services and two London Underground lines. Located close to the financial district, it provides fast access to London Bridge, Charing Cross, and South East London.

Lines and Services

London Underground

• Circle Line – to Liverpool Street, King’s Cross, Paddington
• District Line – to Westminster, Victoria, Earl’s Court

National Rail – Southeastern

• Direct services to London Bridge, Waterloo East, Lewisham, Dartford, Sevenoaks
• Typical journey times:
  • Cannon Street → London Bridge: ~4 minutes
  • Cannon Street → Lewisham: ~12 minutes
  • Cannon Street → Dartford: ~38 minutes

Station Facilities

• Ticket office and machines
• Shops and cafés
• Toilets
• Cycle parking
• Step‑free access (partial)

Accessibility

Cannon Street Station offers basic accessibility features:

• Tactile paving
• Clear signage
• Assistance available when staff are present

Step‑free access is limited and may require assistance.

Local Area

Cannon Street is located in the heart of the City of London, close to major business and cultural landmarks:

• Mansion House – historic Lord Mayor’s residence
• Bank of England – financial centre
• St Paul’s Cathedral – iconic London landmark
• London Bridge – minutes away
• Monument to the Great Fire of London

The area is busy, commercial, and extremely well‑connected for commuters.