The average train between Central London and Old Street (Station) takes 49 min and the fastest train takes 45 min. The train runs at least 12 times per hour from Central London to Old Street (Station). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 5 minutes between Central London and Old Street (Station). The earliest departure is at 3:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Central London is at 9:20 AM which arrives into Old Street (Station) at 10:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Gloucester Road station and take an average of 49 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 23m • 2 changes


49 min • 2 changes


50 min • 2 changes


51 min • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Central London to Old Street (Station). However, there are services departing from Central London station and arriving at Old Street (Station) station via Gloucester Road station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 49 min.
Central London to Old Street (Station) train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Northfields station.
Central London to Old Street (Station) train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Cannon Street station.
The distance between Central London and Old Street (Station) is 15.7 km. The road distance is 20 km.
You can take a subway from Northfields station to Old Street station via Gloucester Road station, Cannon Street station, and Bank station in around 42 min.