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London Liverpool Street station is located at Bishopsgate, London, Greater London, EC2M 7PY.
In the north-eastern corner of the City of London, the station sits between the financial district and the vibrant neighbourhoods of Shoreditch and Spitalfields. As Britain’s busiest station, it serves around 80 million passengers every year.
London Liverpool Street station is in London Transport Zone 1.
Liverpool Street is a major terminus for services heading to the east of England. It is the starting point for journeys to Cambridgeshire, Essex, Greater London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk. It’s also the London station for the Stansted Express, offering a direct link to the airport in under an hour.
Key destinations from London Liverpool Street include:
Cambridge
Norwich
Ipswich
Colchester
Southend Victoria
Chelmsford
Hackney
Enfield
Chingford
Stansted Airport
Yes, Liverpool Street is served by 4 Tube lines:
Central Line: from Ealing Broadway or West Ruislip in the West to Epping in the East
Circle Line: connects to other key stations, including London Victoria, London King’s Cross, and London Paddington
Hammersmith & City Line: links Hammersmith in the west and Barking in the east
Metropolitan Line: for suburban services all the way out to Chesham and Amersham in Buckinghamshire, via Finchley Road, Wembley Park and Harrow-on-the-Hill
You’ll find a mix of high-street names and travel essentials, such as WHSmith for books, magazines, and snacks, Boots for health and beauty items and M&S Simply Food for groceries. There are also shops such as Accessorize, Oliver Bonas and Lush. The nearby Broadgate Central is home to a Waterstones bookshop and brands like Space NK, L’Occitane, Reiss and more.
Whether you’re after a quick bite or a sit-down meal, there’s plenty of choice. Pret A Manger and Greggs offer sandwiches, pastries, and coffee; Moshi Moshi is a Japanese sushi bar on the upper concourse; and there are Leon, Wasabi and Coco di Mama too.
Liverpool Street is a stone’s throw away from Old Spitalfields Market, with vintage shopping and artisan food stalls, and Brick Lane, famous for its curry houses and street art. The Sky Garden, located at the top of the “Walkie-Talkie” building, just off Fenchurch Street, provides stunning panoramic views of London. Eataly, directly opposite the station, is an Italian food hall offering multiple floors of authentic Italian dining and shopping.
Get 2FOR1 entry to the Tower of London(external link, opens in a new tab) with National Rail’s Days Out Guide when you go by train
Get 2FOR1 entry to St Paul’s Cathedral(external link, opens in a new tab) with National Rail’s Days Out Guide when you go by train
Get 2FOR1 entry to Lucky Voice Liverpool Street(external link, opens in a new tab) with National Rail’s Days Out Guide when you go by train
Get 2FOR1 on Jack the Ripper Mystery Walks(external link, opens in a new tab) with National Rail’s Days Out Guide when you go by train
Offers are correct at time of publication but subject to change.
Interested in exploring more of what London Liverpool Street has to offer? Check out our Days Out Guide for great deals on attractions and activities.
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