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station information and services
Old Street
Amenities at train station
information
Distance to city center
3 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: In adjacent shopping arcade
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This station does not have step-free access
- Accessible taxis: Contact taxi operator directly
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
Public transit options for Old Street
- Metro: Northern Line
FAQ: Travel from Old Street (OLD)
Everything you need to know about Old Street (OLD): From location, transport connections, and amenities to safety, schedules, and nearby attractions—your complete guide to navigating the station with ease.

Old Street station provides staff help available for passengers with reduced mobility, ensuring accessibility services.
Old Street station is conveniently located near attractions such as the vibrant Old Street Roundabout, the Shoreditch area known for its street art, and the Barbican Centre, which hosts a wide range of cultural events and exhibitions.
Car rental services available at Old Street include Car Club spaces and Zipcar Car Sharing.
The city center is approximately 3.316 km from Old Street station.
You can reach the city center from Old Street by taking the Northern Line of the Metro.
Arriving at Old Street station about 10-15 minutes before your train or transportation is scheduled to depart should provide adequate time to navigate the station and board comfortably.
Old Street is located at Old Street station, Old Street, London, EC1Y 1BE.
Parking is not available at Old Street station.
Train fares from Old Street Station to nearby airports vary based on the route and time of travel, but typical prices start at approximately £10–£20 for a one-way ticket.
Trains at Old Street station are operated by Great Northern.
The Old Street station is served by the Northern Line metro.
Old Street station has measures in place to ensure safety at all hours, with staff presence and surveillance systems to assist travelers during early morning or late evening travel.
Yes, there are ticket checking facilities at Old Street station, ensuring that passengers have valid tickets for travel.
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