Old Street Station – Information for Travellers

Overview

Old Street Station sits at the heart of London’s tech and creative district, often referred to as “Silicon Roundabout.” It serves the Northern Line and Great Northern rail services, providing fast connections to the City, King’s Cross, and North London.

Lines and Services

London Underground – Northern Line

• Direct services to King’s Cross, London Bridge, Bank, Camden Town
• Frequent trains throughout the day
• Typical journey times:
  • Old Street → Bank: ~3 minutes
  • Old Street → King’s Cross: ~5 minutes
  • Old Street → Camden Town: ~10 minutes

National Rail – Great Northern

• Services to Finsbury Park, Hertford, Welwyn Garden City, Stevenage
• Typical journey times:
  • Old Street → Finsbury Park: ~10 minutes
  • Old Street → Stevenage: ~45 minutes

Station Facilities

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

Accessibility

Old 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

Old Street is known for its vibrant creative and tech scene, with many attractions nearby:

• Silicon Roundabout – tech startups and creative agencies
• Shoreditch – nightlife, cafés, street art
• Hoxton Square – bars, galleries, restaurants
• Whitecross Street Market – popular weekday food market
• Barbican Centre – arts, theatre, cinema

The area is lively, modern, and popular with young professionals and creatives.