About Farringdon
Farringdon is one of the original stations on the world's first underground railway, opened on 10 January 1863. Today it serves four lines including the Elizabeth Line, making it the most connected station in the Square Mile. The surrounding Clerkenwell area is London's premier jewellery and design quarter, with Smithfield meat market, the Barbican arts centre and some of London's best restaurants nearby.
Lines Served
Traveller Tips
- 1Smithfield Market - the last wholesale meat market in central London - is operational from 02:00-09:00 weekdays
- 2The Barbican Centre (arts complex) is a 10-minute walk east - exhibitions and concerts often available
- 3Clerkenwell has an outstanding restaurant scene - consider dinner at Exmouth Market
- 4The Elizabeth Line here connects rapidly to Heathrow, Paddington and Canary Wharf
Accessibility
✓Wheelchair accessible
✓Step-free access
✓Audio announcements
✓Visual displays
✓Accessible toilets
✓Tactile guides
Facilities
Toilets
ATMs
Free Wi-Fi
Shops
Cafés
Info Desk
Nearby Attractions
Smithfield Market
Barbican Centre
Museum of London (now closed, see West Smithfield)
Exmouth Market
Charterhouse
St Bartholomew the Great
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Zone 1
Travel Zone
Est. 1863
Step-free access available