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 on train schedules and services for passengers travelling to and from London Blackfriars, check now to plan your next journey.

  • Departures

  • Arrivals

TrainTimePlatformTrain OperatorStatus
London Blackfriars to Luton18:222Thameslink
Delayed
London Blackfriars to Rainham (Kent)18:121Thameslink
Delayed
London Blackfriars to Bedford18:262Thameslink
Delayed
London Blackfriars to Sevenoaks18:133Thameslink
On time
London Blackfriars to Gatwick Airport18:181Thameslink
On time
TrainTimePlatformTrain OperatorStatus
Rainham (Kent) to London Blackfriars16:300Thameslink
On time
Luton to London Blackfriars17:152Thameslink
Delayed
Brighton to London Blackfriars17:004Thameslink
On time
Bedford to London Blackfriars17:031Thameslink
On time
Gatwick Airport to London Blackfriars17:343Thameslink
Cancelled

Station Details

Address

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

Ticket Office opening hours:

Monday to Friday open from 07:15:00 until 20:30:00

Ticket Machine

Available

Facilities

Toilets

Toilets

WiFi

WiFi

Shops

Shops

Station Buffet

Station Buffet

ATM

ATM

Bicycle Facilities

Cycle storage

Cycle storage CCTV

Cycle storage notes

Services

Accessbility Facilities

Accessible Booking Office counter

Wheelchairs

Accessible ticket machines

Step-free access

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