Trains to Finsbury Park

Finsbury Park station is a busy north London interchange and one of the busiest outside zone 1. It provides two mainline services and key connections to the London Underground network before rail services enter central London. Originally named Seven Sisters Road (Holloway), the original station opened in 1861. Over time, the station has been gradually renovated. Refurbishments took place during the late 2010s. In 2019, a larger entrance by Wells Terrace opened. Additional entrances are on Station Place and Seven Sisters Road (open during peak times only). Since 2023, all platforms have had step-free access.

Finsbury Park has a ticket office and ticket machines for purchasing fares or collecting when you book train tickets online. Southbound services to Moorgate tend to depart from platform 1, whereas those heading towards Kings Cross and southbound Thameslink services typically call at platform 2. Northbound regional trains from Kings Cross and northbound Thameslink trains typically call at platform 7 (occasionally departing from platform 5). Platform 8 is generally used for northbound services from Moorgate.

Plenty of buses (including night routes) stop outside the station entrances and nearby. Finsbury Park is on the London Underground network, and passengers can take the stairs or lifts down to the Piccadilly and Victoria line platforms. A taxi rank is located at Station Place, and 125 bike spaces are outside the station on Stroud Green Road. There is no car park at Finsbury Park station.

Frequent regional and suburban services call at Finsbury Park station from central London, Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire. Destinations include St Pancras, Kings Cross, Peterborough, London Bridge and Brighton.

Welwyn Garden City to Finsbury Park

Around eight trains run an hour from Welwyn Garden City, taking approximately 26 minutes to reach Finsbury Park.

Stevenage to Finsbury Park

Get to Finsbury Park as quickly as 18 minutes. Up to seven trains depart Stevenage every hour. Season Tickets offer better value for commuters.

Moorgate to Finsbury Park

During peak services, eight trains travel from Moorgate to Finsbury Park. The journey takes only 13 minutes.

Gatwick Airport to Finsbury Park

Direct trains from Gatwick Airport to Finsbury Park take 1 hour and 5 minutes on average, with faster services taking 51 minutes. Four trains run an hour.

Great Northern and Thameslink provide rail services at Finsbury Park station. Inner suburban trains operate from Moorgate and Kings Cross to Stevenage, and outer suburban services depart from Kings Cross towards Cambridge. Thameslink trains have been alighting at the station following the Thameslink Programme in 2018 to link Finsbury Park with Thameslink’s network. Through services can now run to destinations such as London Bridge, Brighton and Horsham.

If you’re travelling to or from Finsbury Park, why not make a day of it and explore the local area? Start by wandering around the Victorian park that gave the station its name. Finsbury Park is a beautiful open space with gardens, a lake and an abundance of sports facilities. The fun fair is often in town during holidays, and live music concerts and festivals are hosted in the summer. Extend your ramble via the Parkland Walk, a local nature reserve along a disused railway line leading to Alexandra Palace.

Dining near Finsbury Park station means sampling cuisines from all over the world. Grab a bite from Dilara Uyghur, Pizzeria Pappagone, Dottori or one of the several Ethiopian and Eritrean restaurants. Common Ground on Stroud Green Road is great for breakfast and coffee.

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What lines run through Finsbury Park?

In addition to the mainline services by Great Northern and Thameslink, Finsbury Park station is on the Piccadilly and Victoria lines of the London Underground.

Are there lifts at Finsbury Park station?

Yes, new lifts at Finsbury Park provide access to platforms 3/4 and 7/8 as well as the Piccadilly and Victoria lines.

Can you park at Finsbury Park station?

No, drivers will have to use alternative parking facilities.

What food options are in Finsbury Park station?

Kiosks selling refreshments are located on platforms 1/2 and 7/8. Cafés and convenience shops are also outside at Station Place and at the new western entrance near Wells Terrace.

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.