London Blackfriars Station

London Blackfriars Station

Train travel to London Blackfriars guide

London Blackfriars station, situated on the banks of the River Thames, primarily provides Thameslink rail services connecting suburban areas with central London. The station underwent a significant renovation in 2009 and is now a vital and busy hub, used by millions of passengers each year. Notably, the Blackfriars railway Bridge has become the world's largest solar panel bridge, supplying energy to the station.

The station offers various route services, including local routes from North to South London, regional routes connecting Bedford and Cambridge to Brighton, and limited Southeastern commuter routes to Southeast London and Kent. The station also includes a London Underground line, served by the Circle and District lines, enabling convenient transfers between the Underground and railway services. Moreover, many popular attractions like St. Paul's Cathedral, Tate Modern, and Millennium Bridge are nearby and well worth the visit.

Which train companies run trains to London Blackfriars?

Thameslink and Gatwick Express all provide services to and from London Blackfriars for various locations in the UK. Who provides your specific journey will depend on when you travel, and different providers can vary in price and duration, so be sure to check when booking.

What are London Blackfriars's opening hours?

Typically 0:01 to 23:59, which are when the first and last train depart, though we recommend double checking this on the day.

Pick up & drop off at London Blackfriars

You can enjoy a hassle-free journey with London Blackfriars's designated parking and pick-up/drop-off areas.

Connectivity of the London Blackfriars?

With frequent trains to London Blackfriars from hubs like Brighton, Gatwick Airport, Luton, Brighton and London, travel to and from the station is convenient. Complementary options like buses and taxis are also available for further transit, but checking availability in advance is recommended.

London Blackfriars Live Timetable

Our live timetable provides real-time information about train schedules and services for passengers traveling to and from London Blackfriars. Check it now to plan your next journey.

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  • Arrivals

TrainTimePlatformTrain OperatorStatus
London Blackfriars to Welwyn Garden City17:592Thameslink
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London Blackfriars to Peterborough18:082Thameslink
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London Blackfriars to Brighton18:091Thameslink
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London Blackfriars to Sevenoaks18:171Thameslink
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London Blackfriars to Sutton (London)18:213Thameslink
On time
TrainTimePlatformTrain OperatorStatus
Cambridge to London Blackfriars16:537Thameslink
On time
Sutton (London) to London Blackfriars17:072Thameslink
On time
Welwyn Garden City to London Blackfriars17:313Thameslink
On time
Brighton to London Blackfriars17:134Thameslink
On time
Peterborough to London Blackfriars16:532Thameslink
On time

Station Details

Address: London Blackfriars station, Queen Victoria Street, London, EC4V 4DY

Facilities

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ATM

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Bicycle rental

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Bicycle parking

Bicycle parking

Sheltered storage

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Public Wi-Fi

Public Wi-Fi

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Payphone

Payphone

Cards and coins

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Post box

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Refreshments

Refreshments

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Seating facilities

Seating facilities

First class lounge

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Toilet

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Tourist information office

Tourist information office

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Trolleys

Trolleys

Ticket Office

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Ticket buying and collection

Ticket office open

Ticket machine

Use Oyster cards

Oyster top-up

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Transport links

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Car park

Cabstand

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Accessibility and mobility access

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Accessible ticket machine

Ramp for train access

Accessible toilet

Wheelchairs

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General Services Information

Customer support

Left luggage

Lost property

Currency exchange