Barbican Station – Information for Travellers

Overview

Barbican Station serves the Barbican Estate, Barbican Centre, Smithfield, and Clerkenwell. It provides Circle, Hammersmith & City, and Metropolitan line services with quick access to Farringdon, Moorgate, and King’s Cross.

Lines and Services

Metropolitan, Circle & Hammersmith & City Lines

• Services toward King’s Cross, Liverpool Street, Baker Street, and Hammersmith
• Typical journey times:
  • Barbican → Farringdon: ~1 minute
  • Barbican → Liverpool Street: ~4 minutes

Station Facilities

• Ticket hall
• Nearby cafés and shops
• Cycle parking
• WiFi
• Help points
• No step‑free access

Accessibility

Barbican Station is not step‑free. Access to platforms requires stairs.

Local Area

Nearby attractions include the Barbican Centre, Museum of London, Smithfield Market, Charterhouse Square, and the historic streets of Clerkenwell.