Tottenham Court Road Station – Information for Travellers

Overview

Tottenham Court Road Station is a major West End interchange serving the Central Line, Northern Line, and the Elizabeth Line. Located at the junction of Oxford Street and Charing Cross Road, it provides fast access to Soho, Covent Garden, Bloomsbury, and major shopping and entertainment districts. The station has been extensively modernised with new entrances, escalators, and step‑free access.

Lines and Services

London Underground

• Central Line – to Oxford Circus, Liverpool Street, Stratford
• Northern Line – to Leicester Square, Camden Town, King’s Cross

Elizabeth Line (Crossrail)

• Fast services to Paddington, Farringdon, Liverpool Street, Canary Wharf
• Typical journey times:
  • Tottenham Court Road → Paddington: ~3 minutes
  • Tottenham Court Road → Farringdon: ~2 minutes
  • Tottenham Court Road → Canary Wharf: ~12 minutes

Station Facilities

• Ticket office and machines
• Shops and cafés
• Cycle parking
• Full step‑free access

Accessibility

Tottenham Court Road Station is fully step‑free, with lifts serving all platforms. The Elizabeth Line entrance at Dean Street offers additional accessibility options.

Local Area

Tottenham Court Road is one of London’s most vibrant districts, surrounded by shopping, nightlife, and cultural attractions:

• Soho – restaurants, nightlife, theatres
• Oxford Street – major retail destination
• Covent Garden – markets, entertainment, dining
• British Museum – world‑class exhibitions
• Centre Point – iconic London landmark

The area is lively, central, and ideal for shopping, entertainment, and cultural exploration.