Farringdon Station – Information for Travellers

Overview

Farringdon is one of London’s most important interchange stations, linking Underground, Elizabeth line, and Thameslink services. It provides fast connections across London, Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton, and the City. The station is close to Smithfield Market, Clerkenwell, and Hatton Garden.

Lines and Services

Metropolitan, Circle & Hammersmith & City Lines

• Services toward King’s Cross, Liverpool Street, Baker Street, and Hammersmith
• Typical journey times:
  • Farringdon → King’s Cross St Pancras: ~2 minutes
  • Farringdon → Liverpool Street: ~6 minutes

Elizabeth line

• Fast services to Heathrow, Paddington, Canary Wharf, and Abbey Wood
• Typical journey times:
  • Farringdon → Paddington: ~8 minutes
  • Farringdon → Canary Wharf: ~10 minutes

Thameslink (National Rail)

• Services to Gatwick Airport, Luton Airport, Brighton, Bedford, and St Albans
• Typical journey times:
  • Farringdon → Gatwick Airport: ~40 minutes
  • Farringdon → Luton Airport Parkway: ~35 minutes

Station Facilities

• Large ticket hall
• Shops and cafés
• Cycle parking
• Elizabeth line concourse
• WiFi
• Help points
• Step‑free access throughout

Accessibility

Farringdon Station is fully step‑free with lifts to all platforms.

Local Area

Nearby attractions include Smithfield Market, Hatton Garden (London’s jewellery district), Clerkenwell Green, and the Museum of London (short walk).