Trains to London Fenchurch Street

Named after the nearby street, London Fenchurch Street station is a key railway terminus in the City of London. The station was opened in 1841 by the London and Blackwall Railway and was rebuilt in 1854, coinciding with the establishment of the London, Tilbury and Southend Railway. The lines built by both railways are still in use today.

While it may be small with few platforms (there are four on two islands), Fenchurch Street sees high traffic throughout the day. Around 16 million passengers use the station each year, and there are over 45,000 daily peak-time commuters. Located on Fenchurch Place, Fenchurch Street has an additional entrance on Cooper’s Row near Tower Hill. It is the only London terminal with no direct links to the London Underground, but there’s no shortage of Tube stations nearby. Cash machines, shops and a currency exchange are available in Fenchurch Street station.

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While London Fenchurch Street may not directly link to a Tube station, there are many options to get to/from the London Underground. Passengers can walk between Tower Hill (Circle and District lines), Aldgate (Circle and Metropolitan lines), and Monument (Circle and District lines), which has a walking tunnel to Bank (Central, Northern and Waterloo & City lines).

There are a number of buses and night buses stopping by the station. The Docklands Light Railway (DLR) is accessible from Tower Gateway station, only 300 metres from the Tower Hill exit at Fenchurch Street.

Fenchurch Street station has no car park or cycle parking. Two docking stations for Santander Cycles are nearby (Crosswall and Tower Gardens), and the taxi rank is outside the main entrance.

Services from Fenchurch Street travel towards east London and South Essex. Destinations include Basildon, Southend Central and Tilbury Town. Trains also provide links to the Lakeside Shopping Centre.

Grays to London Fenchurch Street

Up to six hourly trains travel from Grays to Fenchurch Street during peak hours, and journeys take about 35 minutes.

Upminster to London Fenchurch Street

Taking just under 25 minutes to get to Fenchurch Street, around six trains leave Upminster station each hour.

Shoeburyness to London Fenchurch Street

Travel from the coast to the city in approximately 1 hour and 24 minutes; four trains depart every hour. Flexible Season Tickets are available for cheaper journeys.

Benfleet to London Fenchurch Street

Six trains an hour operate between Benfleet and Fenchurch Street. It takes only 53 minutes to reach the capital.

London Fenchurch Street is the terminus for c2c services, and all trains are operated by the company. c2c routes serve stations across east London and towards the South Essex coast on the London, Tilbury and Southend line. The operator provides key links between the capital and commuter towns as well as to popular sightseeing destinations.

The area surrounding Fenchurch Street has a history dating back to Roman times, and some significant buildings remain. Others, destroyed by the Great Fire of London, are commemorated with blue plaques. St Dunstan in the East, the ruins of a Wren church bombed during the Blitz, is now a unique secret garden in the city. Leadenhall Market down the road is an iconic covered market with restaurants, bars and independent boutiques. It was also the inspiration behind Diagon Alley in the Harry Potter series and a filming location for the first movie.

Head to The Garden at 120 for an exceptional (and free!) rooftop experience in the heart of the City of London. If you fancy panoramic views from another angle, The Lookout is another free viewing platform on the 50th floor.

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What Tube line is Fenchurch Street on?

There is no Tube station at Fenchurch Street, but Tower Hill, Aldgate, and Monument stations are nearby.

Does Fenchurch Street station have toilets?

Yes, there are toilets (including accessible toilets) and baby changing facilities at Fenchurch Street station.

When does the Fenchurch Street food market open?

The food market is open 10:00–15:30 from Tuesday to Friday on the forecourt outside Fenchurch Street station.

Are there shops in Fenchurch Street station?

Yes, Fenchurch Street has convenience shops and cafés.

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