Leicester Square Station – Information for Travellers

Overview

Leicester Square Station sits at the heart of London’s West End, serving the theatre district, Chinatown, Covent Garden, and Soho. It is one of the busiest stations in Zone 1 and a key interchange between the Piccadilly and Northern lines.

Lines and Services

Piccadilly Line

• Services to Heathrow, Uxbridge, and Cockfosters
• Typical journey times:
  • Leicester Square → Piccadilly Circus: ~1 minute
  • Leicester Square → King’s Cross St Pancras: ~5 minutes

Northern Line

• Charing Cross branch services to Camden Town, Euston, Waterloo, and Kennington

Station Facilities

• Ticket hall
• Shops and cafés nearby
• WiFi
• Help points
• No step‑free access

Accessibility

Leicester Square Station is **not step‑free**. All platforms require stairs or escalators.

Local Area

The station is surrounded by cinemas, theatres, restaurants, Chinatown, Covent Garden, and the vibrant nightlife of Soho.