Farringdon station- Thameslink and Elizabeth line disruption

Trains not stopping at central London station due to emergency <i>(Image: NQ Staff)</i>
Trains not stopping at central London station due to emergency (Image: NQ Staff)
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Trains are not stopping at Farringdon station due to an incident being dealt with by the emergency services.

The disruption has affected Thameslink and Elizabeth line services,
with trains running non-stop between City Thameslink and London St Pancras International.

Disruption is expected until 11:45.

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Alternative routes around Farringdon

Passengers are being advised to use alternative routes while no trains are stopping at Farringdon due to an ongoing incident.

By rail and Underground

  • Travel via City Thameslink or London St Pancras International, where Thameslink services are still calling
  • Use nearby Underground stations including Chancery Lane (around 8 minutes’ walk) and Barbican (around 4 minutes’ walk)
  • Thameslink services are running non-stop between City Thameslink and London St Pancras International

By bus

  • Use London bus services between Bond Street and Whitechapel for Elizabeth line connections
  • Use buses between London Blackfriars and London St Pancras International to complete journeys

Passengers travelling southbound should change at London St Pancras International and continue by bus.
Passengers travelling northbound should change at City Thameslink and continue by bus.

If starting or ending a journey at Farringdon, passengers will need to use bus services to connect with nearby stations.

Additional options

  • London Underground services are accepting tickets between Chancery Lane and St Paul’s, and between Barbican and London St Pancras International

Passengers are advised to check before travelling and allow extra time while disruption continues.

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