London Blackfriars station
Queen Victoria Street
London
EC4V 4DY
London Blackfriars Station can be found on Queen Victoria Street in London as shown on the map, and is operated by Thameslink.
Read on for more information about the facilities and help available at London Blackfriars Rail Station, connections for onwards travel, and live arrivals and departures information.
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Situated in the historic heart of London, London Blackfriars station is more than just a transit point; it's a gateway to both the charms of the capital and the beautiful locales beyond. Whether you're a daily commuter or a first-time visitor hoping to catch a glimpse of the London skyline, Blackfriars has you covered with its extensive range of facilities and transport links.
London Blackfriars prides itself on being a modern, well-equipped station with amenities designed to make your journey seamless. The station is equipped with a ticket office open throughout the week and multiple ticket machines for easy purchases, all of which are designed to be accessible. Offering step-free access throughout, it is classified as a Category A station, ensuring unimpeded access to all platforms. For tech-savvy travelers, smartcards are available, complete with validators for quick access.
Customer service is at the forefront at London Blackfriars. If you ever need assistance, help points are stationed at key areas. Although there's no dedicated waiting room, there are ample seating areas fully covered on all platforms, allowing for a comfortable wait. CCTV operations are in place to ensure passenger safety, and toilets, including accessible options, are located conveniently in the booking hall on the Northbank side.
For those looking to continue their journey beyond the station, Blackfriars offers excellent links to alternative modes of transportation. The station has a well-organized taxi rank right outside the main entrance, making it simple to hail a cab. While information about rail replacement services can be found online, various bus services operate close to the station. These services connect you with many key points across London, making onward travel seamless.
Need to cycle instead? You'll find bicycle storage options near the Northbank entrance, though it’s worth noting that bike hire isn't available onsite. Despite the lack of parking facilities, the station's central location makes it incredibly accessible from numerous parts of the city.
Blackfriars station serves as an excellent launching pad for exploring well-loved destinations. If you're inclined toward seaside escapes, check out trains from London Blackfriars to Brighton. Need to catch a flight? The station provides direct connectivity with Gatwick Airport. Historical towns like St Albans City and Hitchin are also a short train ride away.
If your day is more about business in the city, perhaps the connection to London St Pancras International or short hops to nearby districts like Farringdon and East Croydon will call out to you.
Whether for pleasure or work, London Blackfriars station caters to every traveler’s need. It's a hub that delights with its blend of traditional architecture and modern facilities. Whether you're heading out of the city or arriving anew, the station stands ready to be your starting point, ensuring that you're always on the right path in your journey.
Don't forget to purchase your tickets in advance for a smoother journey. Whether online or directly at the station, services are designed to offer you flexibility and convenience. All aboard on your next adventure from London Blackfriars!
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Ticket machines | Yes | ||||||
Collect tickets bought online | Yes Collect tickets at the ticket machine | ||||||
Accessible ticket machines | Yes All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be. Please check the station map or the 'step free access' section before making your way to the station. | ||||||
Induction loop | Yes | ||||||
Smartcards | |||||||
Smartcards issued at this station | Yes | ||||||
Smartcard validators | Yes |
Information available from staff | Yes - from help point | ||
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Customer information | DepartureScreens Announcements | ||
Staff help available |
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Customer help points | Yes | ||
Customer services notes | None | ||
Luggage storage | No | ||
Lost property | None | ||
CCTV at the station | Yes |
Station Accessibility | |
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Step-free access | Step free access is available throughout the whole station. This is a Category A station: This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Assistance Meeting Point is by the Ticket Office. |
Ticket barriers and gates | Yes |
Accessible ticket machines | Yes All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be. Please check the station map or the 'step free access' section before making your way to the station. |
Induction loop | Yes |
Ramp for train access | Yes This station has level access between train and platform without assistance from staff. |
Accessible Toilets | Yes |
Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at London Blackfriars |
Seating area | Yes The platforms at this station are fully covered. There are seats on all platforms. |
Wheelchairs available | Yes |
Getting to and from the station | |
Accessible taxis here | No |
Impaired mobility set down/pick-up point | Yes There is access to the station through the common entrance on Queen Victoria street. There is no dedicated parking but there is a taxi rank. |
Accessible spaces | None |
Accessible car park equipment | No |
Staff Help | |
Staff help available | |
Customer Help Points and Meeting Point | Yes |
Helpline | Staff are available at this station at all times for providing assistance getting on and off the train and assistance around the station and to the platform. Assistance can be provided unbooked (turn up and go) or pre booked up to two hours before departure by contacting Assisted Travel. Whether you pre book assistance or travel unbooked, please contact a member of staff on arrival. We recommend arriving 20 minutes prior to your train departing. This is to allow us to make sure arrangements are in place at your destination, or interchange, station such as the availability of staff and lifts. If there is insufficient time to check these arrangements, we may assist you onto the next available train. For further information on assisted travel please see: |
Toilets | Yes Located in the booking hall on the Northbank side. |
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Accessible Toilets | Yes |
Baby Changing | No |
Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at London Blackfriars |
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Seating area | Yes The platforms at this station are fully covered. There are seats on all platforms. |
1st Class Lounge | No |
Refreshment Facilities | Available |
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ATM Machine | Available ATM located in ticket hall |
Shops | Available Newsagent |
Currency Exchange | No |
Pay Phones | No |
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Public Wi-Fi | No |
Bicycle Storage | |
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Spaces | 12 Located outside the Northbank station entrance. Cycles are left at owners risk. Abandoned cycles may be removed. |
Type of Storage | Stands, |
Sheltered | Yes |
CCTV | Yes |
Bicycle Hire | |
Cycle Hire Information | There are no cycle hire facilities at this station |
Please click the link for details regarding the rail replacement bus location. |
Located outside the main entrance. |
Information to plan your onward journey is available in the ‘Onward Travel Information Map’, located in the ‘Maps’ section below. |
Arriving from | Train | Arrival Time | Platform | Status |
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from Kentish Town | Thameslink | 06:06 | 1 | On time |
from Cambridge | Thameslink | 06:08 | 1 | On time |
from West Hampstead Thameslink | Thameslink | 06:11 | 1 | 06:15 This train has been delayed by a problem in the depot |
from Bedford | Thameslink | 06:21 | 1 | On time |
from Brighton | Thameslink | 06:21 | 2 | On time |
from Peterborough | Thameslink | 06:23 | 1 | On time |
from Sutton (London) | Thameslink | 06:24 | 2 | On time |
from West Hampstead Thameslink | Thameslink | 06:26 | 1 | On time |
from Three Bridges | Thameslink | 06:26 | 2 | On time |
Going to | Train | Departure Time | Platform | Status |
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to Sutton (London) | Thameslink | 06:06 | 1 | On time |
to Brighton | Thameslink | 06:09 | 1 | On time |
to Rainham (Kent) | Thameslink | 06:11 | 1 | 06:15 This train has been delayed by a problem in the depot |
to Sevenoaks | Thameslink | 06:16 | 4 | On time |
to Sutton (London) | Thameslink | 06:21 | 1 | On time |
to Cambridge | Thameslink | 06:22 | 2 | On time |
to Horsham | Thameslink | 06:24 | 1 | On time |
to St Albans | Thameslink | 06:24 | 2 | On time |
to Orpington | Thameslink | 06:26 | 1 | On time |
to Bedford | Thameslink | 06:27 | 2 | On time |