Trains to London Cannon Street

Cannon Street station is a railway terminus on the South Eastern Main Line. Located in the City of London, the building sits on the site of a former medieval steelyard, the English Hanseatic League trading base. Cannon Street was built to give the City a rail terminal that could also compete with the rival London, Chatham and Dover Railway. A new bridge crossing the Thames was completed in 1866 for this purpose, with the station opening the same year.

Cannon Street became a stop for services to and from Charing Cross (including continental trains to Europe), and the shuttle between both termini was a popular route linking the City to the West End. However, footfall began to decline when the more direct and reliable Underground network continued to develop. London Cannon Street remained a bustling commuter station during the week, but it had been closed on Sundays from the early 20th century for almost 100 years.

The 2010s Thameslink Programme reopened London Cannon Street on Sundays and introduced more long-distance services. Station amenities include waiting rooms, shops, toilets and ticket machines to buy train tickets. A ticket office is also open during weekdays.

Buses 15 and 17 and night routes N15 and N199 stop near the station. Cannon Street is also on the London Underground between Monument and Mansion House, providing seamless access to the Circle and District lines. There are no bike spaces, taxi ranks, or car parking facilities at Cannon Street station.

Southeastern operates all services to and from Cannon Street. Most trains serve commuters living in south-east London and Kent. Additional services to other parts of Kent and East Sussex, like Tunbridge Wells, Ore and Ashford International run during peak hours. Season Tickets are available for regular journeys.

Charlton to London Cannon Street

Six trains run from Charlton to Cannon Street each hour. Journeys take 29 minutes on average, with faster services taking 22 minutes.

Lewisham to London Cannon Street

Frequent trains leave Lewisham every quarter hour, with services increasing during peak times. The journey is around 22 minutes.

Erith to London Cannon Street

Direct trains from Erith to Cannon Street take 39–51 minutes. Up to five trains run every hour.

Crayford to London Cannon Street

Trains operate twice an hour from Crayford to Cannon Street, arriving in around 47 minutes.

All services at Cannon Street are operated by Southeastern. The company has one of the UK’s busiest networks spanning 180 stations, including the first high-speed domestic service. Hayes, Rochester, Beckenham and Canterbury are just some of the destinations. Direct trains into London Cannon Street station from Kent and East Sussex typically only run during peak hours. Book in advance for cheap train tickets.

Inhabited by the Romans for over 450 years, the oldest part of the capital is just a stone’s throw away from London Cannon Street - quite literally. Down the road is the London Stone at 111 Cannon Street, an irregular limestone block claimed to be the magical heart of London. Other remnants of Roman Londinium include the wall just outside Tower Hill Tube station. Discover the amazing Roman temple hidden under a city office block at the London Mithraeum (booking required).

Cannon Street is also a short walk from The Monument, the tallest stone column in the world built to commemorate the Great Fire of London. Climb the 311 steps to the viewing platform to take in London’s spectacular skyline.

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When is Cannon Street station open?

Cannon Street is open 04:30–01:02 Monday to Friday, 05:00–1:02 on Saturday and 07:00–01:02 on Sunday.

What Tube line is Cannon Street on?

London Cannon Street has direct access to the Circle and District lines.

What shops are at Cannon Street station?

Cannon Street has a range of shops and outlets selling food, including Sainsbury’s, WHSmith and Nero Express.

Are there toilets at Cannon Street?

Yes, the toilets are by the ticket office near platform 7. Accessible toilets and baby changing facilities are available.

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