Farringdon Underground Station live departures and status
Zone 1 · Metropolitan · Hammersmith & City · Circle · Elizabeth
Live departures from Farringdon Station
Metropolitan line departures
Part SuspendedHammersmith & City line departures
Good ServiceCircle line departures
Good ServiceElizabeth line departures
Good ServiceLive line status at Farringdon Station
- Metropolitan Part Suspended →
- Hammersmith & City Good Service →
- Circle Good Service →
- Elizabeth Good Service →
Reliability at Farringdon Station (last 30 days)
By line
Most reliable line here: Hammersmith & City at 70.3%.
Stations near Farringdon Station
Alternatives if your line is disrupted: nearby stations on a different line may give you a workable journey.
Farringdon Station platform depth
average depth below street level
Street level
Platform
Farringdon Station's platforms sit on average 4.5 metres below the main entrance - shallower than the typical Tube station, which averages around 8 metres down. Individual platforms can vary.
About Farringdon Station
Station overview
Location
EC1M 6BYAccessibility
Step-free from street to all platforms via 8 lifts
London Underground . Elizabeth line and Thameslink A
What the symbols mean
- Lift - standard capacity lift between street and platform.
- Limited-capacity lift - 8 to 12 people; expect queues at peak.
- Level boarding - platform and train at the same height.
- Boarding ramp - staff-deployed ramp between platform and train.
- Mini ramp - small ramp to bridge the step/gap; ask staff on arrival.
- Accessible toilet - on-site or at the connected mode.
- Blue badge parking - designated blue-badge bays at the station car park.
Source: TfL step-free Tube guide (April 2026) and TfL station data feed (May 2026). Get free step-free disruption alerts.
Identifier
940GZZLUFCNData sources
- Live status & disruption: TfL Unified API (refreshed every few minutes)
- Address, zone, facilities, lat/lon: TfL StopPoint API
- Walking times: straight-line distance (haversine) × 12 min/km, calibrated against TfL's Walking Tube Map
- Detailed accessibility: AccessAble's Farringdon guide
Common questions about Farringdon Station
What fare zone is Farringdon in?
Farringdon is in Fare Zone 1. See our 2026 Tube fares guide for what you actually pay across zones.
Which lines serve Farringdon?
Farringdon Station is served by the Metropolitan, Hammersmith & City, Circle and Elizabeth lines. Current status: Metropolitan (Part Suspended), Hammersmith & City (Good Service), Circle (Good Service), Elizabeth (Good Service). Tap any line at the top of the page for live departures.
What's the address of Farringdon?
Farringdon is at Cowcross St, London, EC1M 6BY. See the About section for full location details.
Is Farringdon step-free?
Yes - fully step-free. Step-free from street to all platforms via 8 lifts. Live disruption: Farringdon: Step free access is not available between the westbound platform at Barbican and the Elizabeth line at Farringdon due to planned maintenance. Call 0343 222 1234 if you need help planning your journey. Check the live status before travelling. See the Accessibility section above for the full picture. Source: TfL step-free Tube guide. Get free step-free disruption alerts.
Are there lifts at Farringdon?
Yes - 8 standard-capacity lifts. Live lift status is shown above. Get notified when lifts go out of service.
Is there an accessible toilet at Farringdon?
Yes - Farringdon has an accessible toilet located on national rail platform 4 (inside the gateline). Baby-changing facilities also available.
Does Farringdon have Night Tube?
Farringdon is not on the Night Tube network - none of the lines through this station run overnight on Fridays and Saturdays. See our Night Tube guide for which lines do.
Are there toilets at Farringdon?
Yes - Farringdon has toilet facilities. See the Facilities list in the About section for the full amenities.
Which stations are near Farringdon?
The closest alternative stations to Farringdon are Barbican (6 min walk), Chancery Lane (6 min walk), St Paul's (9 min walk). Useful if a line is suspended or you fancy a walk.
Is Farringdon open now?
Disruption reported at Farringdon right now. Farringdon: No Step Free Access - Step free access is not available between the westbound platform at Barbican and the Elizabeth line at Farringdon due to planned maintenance. Call 0343 222 1234 if you need help planning your journey. Check the live line status and station disruption box above before travelling.
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