Trains to City Thameslink

City Thameslink is a rail station in the City of London between Farringdon and Blackfriars. Opening its doors in 1990, the station was part of a Thameslink project to reopen the Snow Hill tunnel for continuous travel through London and replaced Holborn Viaduct station. City Thameslink is near the City’s border with the City of Westminster, and has two entrances on Ludgate Hill and Holborn Viaduct. It was initially called St Paul’s Thameslink, but was renamed a year later to avoid confusion with St Paul’s station on the London Underground network. City Thameslink is one of the few central London railway stations with no Tube interchange.

Refurbished in the early 2010s to increase capacity, City Thameslink is a bustling commuter station during weekdays, linking passengers to offices in the City and London’s historic legal district. The station is shut on Sundays, and the ticket office is open 07:15–19:45 from Monday to Friday.

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Over ten bus routes and ten night buses stop near City Thameslink station. While there isn’t a direct link to a Tube station, it is a short walk from St Paul’s or Chancery Lane on the Central line. City Thameslink has 28 bike storage spaces on Pilgrim Street. There is no car park or taxi rank.

City Thameslink is on the Thameslink route, and all trains are operated by Thameslink. Trains call at the station from Monday to Saturday only (the station is closed on Sundays). Book train tickets in advance for the cheapest fares.

St Albans to City Thameslink

Up to 13 trains an hour go from St Albans City to City Thameslink. The commute takes 28–41 minutes.

Finsbury Park to City Thameslink

Travelling into the City takes less than 15 minutes from Finsbury Park. There are typically four trains every hour, increasing to six during peak hours.

Westcombe Park to City Thameslink

There are two direct trains from Westcombe Park to City Thameslink each hour. The journey takes 25 minutes.

Three Bridges to City Thameslink

Frequent trains run from Three Bridges to City Thameslink, with eight services an hour taking 53 minutes on average.

All services at City Thameslink are operated by Thameslink. The company provides mainline routes on the British rail network, running from cities and towns such as Luton, Welwyn Garden City and Peterborough to Orpington, Sevenoaks and Brighton via central London. It is part of the UK’s largest railway franchise, Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR).

While City Thameslink’s name has drawn some criticism for being uninspiring, the area surrounding the station certainly isn’t. The City of London is full of endless things to see and do. Ludgate Hill is the highest point in the City, running from St Paul’s Cathedral to Fleet Street, an area once famous for printing and journalism. St Paul’s Cathedral is one of London’s most recognisable landmarks. Holborn is a short walk away and has excellent green spaces, food and entertainment. Lincoln’s Inn Fields is a large urban square near London’s historic legal centre. The Royal Courts of Justice and excellent street food, fashion and homeware items at Leather Lane Market can be found nearby.

Is City Thameslink the same as London Thameslink?

No, they are not the same. London Thameslink refers to the London stations where Thameslink trains call and tickets are valid. Tickets marked “London Thameslink” allow travel to stations between St Pancras and Elephant & Castle or London Bridge, depending on the direction of travel - more stations than tickets to London terminals. City Thameslink is a station in central London.

Are there lifts in City Thameslink station?

Yes, the Ludgate Hill entrance has lifts to both platforms.

Is there lost property at City Thameslink?

Yes, City Thameslink station has a lost property office for items found on the Thameslink line. It is by the escalators towards the Ludgate Hill exit. A fee applies for collection.

Does City Thameslink have toilets?

Yes, toilets are at the Ludgate Hill entrance. City Thameslink doesn’t have baby changing facilities.

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