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Charing Cross from the London Eye.

Charing Cross tube station is a busy underground train station in central London. It's located right at Charing Cross, a famous road junction. You can find its entrances near Trafalgar Square and The Strand. The station gets its name from this important central London spot.

This station connects with the National Rail network at the Charing Cross rail station. It is a key part of London's transport system.

Which Train Lines Use This Station?

Charing Cross station is served by two main underground lines. These are the Northern Line and the Bakerloo Line.

On the Northern Line, this station is between Embankment and Leicester Square stations. This part of the Northern Line is called the Charing Cross branch.

On the Bakerloo Line, Charing Cross is located between Embankment and Piccadilly Circus stations. This makes it easy to travel to many popular places in London.

What is Travelcard Zone 1?

The station is located in Travelcard Zone 1. London's public transport system is divided into zones. Zone 1 is the very centre of London. Being in Zone 1 means it's a central and important station.

A Bit of History: The Jubilee Line

For a while, Charing Cross station also served the Jubilee Line. This was between 1979 and 1999. During that time, it was the very last stop at the southern end of the Jubilee Line.

After 1999, the Jubilee Line was extended. This meant Charing Cross was no longer needed for the Jubilee Line. For most of the London Underground's history, the name Charing Cross was actually used for a different station. That station is now called Embankment.

Images for kids

  • Charing Cross Map 1880s

    Map showing proposed station sites, 1880s

  • Charing Cross Map 1890s

    Map showing proposed station sites, 1890s

  • Charing Cross Map 1901

    Map showing proposed station sites, 1901

  • Charing Cross Map 1902

    Map showing proposed station sites, 1902

  • Charing Cross tube station 1

    Northern line and Jubilee line ticket hall in its 1979 colour scheme

  • Charing Cross tube station 2

    The passage connecting the Bakerloo and Northern line platforms

  • Charing Cross Underground Station (geograph 5963644)

    Northern line ticket hall after refurbishment

  • Charing Cross tube entrance (44717334210)

    Pedestrian subway entrance from the corner of Trafalgar Square to the Bakerloo line ticket hall

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