Farringdon to Old Street by tube

7 min, 1 change, via the Circle & Northern lines.

Step by step

  1. Ride the Circle line — 2 stops, 3 min
  2. Change platforms — 3 min
  3. Ride the Northern line — 1 stop, 1 min

Questions

How long does it take to get from Farringdon to Old Street?
About 7 min by tube, with 1 change via the Circle & Northern lines.
How many changes from Farringdon to Old Street?
1 change, via the Circle & Northern lines.
Which line goes from Farringdon to Old Street?
The Circle & Northern lines.
What zones are Farringdon and Old Street in?
Both stations are in Zone 1, so a Zone 1 ticket covers the journey.

Journey times generated from the London Underground timetable on 2026-10-22. Live service status is shown on the map.

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