How to get from Charing Cross to Barbican by Tube?

From Charing Cross to Barbican by Tube

Take one direct Tube from Charing Cross to Barbican in City Of London: take the CIRCLE Tube from Embankment station to Barbican station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 30 min. The ride fare is £2.90. The Tube schedule from Charing Cross may change. We recommend you check the updated Tube schedule to Barbican on the Moovit app.

30min£2.90
Walk to Tube station
Tube - CIRCLE
Walk to Barbican
Leaves from Embankment

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Embankment
    190 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Tube - CIRCLE
    Wait for Tube
    CIRCLE
    Hammersmith
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Barbican
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to Barbican
    Walk to
    Barbican
    Charterhouse Square
    130 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Charing Cross to Barbican by Tube via BAKERLOO and METROPOLITAN

To get from Charing Cross to Barbican in City Of London, take the BAKERLOO Tube from Charing Cross station to Baker Street station. Next, take the METROPOLITAN Tube from Baker Street station to Barbican station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 31 min. The ride fare is £2.90. The Tube schedule from Charing Cross may change. We recommend you check the updated Tube schedule to Barbican on the Moovit app.

31min£2.90
Tube - BAKERLOO
Tube - METROPOLITAN
Walk to Barbican
Leaves from Charing Cross

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    Charing Cross
  • 2
    Tube - BAKERLOO
    Wait for Tube
    BAKERLOO
    Queens Park
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Baker Street
    8 min
  • 4
    Tube - METROPOLITAN
    Wait for Tube
    METROPOLITAN
    Aldgate
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Barbican
    12 min
  • 6
    Walk to Barbican
    Walk to
    Barbican
    Charterhouse Square
    130 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Charing Cross to Barbican

The distance between Charing Cross, City Of London and Barbican, City Of London is approximately 6 km, which can typically be travelled in 30 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Charing Cross to Barbican by Tube, so no matter how you choose to travel in City Of London – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Tube schedule from Charing Cross to Barbican

To check the Tube schedule from Charing Cross to Barbican using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Charing Cross) and destination (Barbican), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available Tube routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each Tube, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest Tube schedules.

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Alternative route from Charing Cross to Barbican by Tube via BAKERLOO and METROPOLITAN

To get from Charing Cross to Barbican in City Of London, take the BAKERLOO Tube from Charing Cross station to Baker Street station. Next, take the METROPOLITAN Tube from Baker Street station to Barbican station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 31 min. The ride fare is £2.90. The Tube schedule from Charing Cross may change. We recommend you check the updated Tube schedule to Barbican on the Moovit app.

31min£2.90
Tube - BAKERLOO
Tube - METROPOLITAN
Walk to Barbican
Leaves from Charing Cross

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    Charing Cross
  • 2
    Tube - BAKERLOO
    Wait for Tube
    BAKERLOO
    Queens Park
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Baker Street
    8 min
  • 4
    Tube - METROPOLITAN
    Wait for Tube
    METROPOLITAN
    Aldgate
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Barbican
    12 min
  • 6
    Walk to Barbican
    Walk to
    Barbican
    Charterhouse Square
    130 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Barbican?

    The fastest way takes 30 minutes, using Tube line CIRCLE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Charing Cross to Barbican?

    The alternative route takes 31 minutes, using Tube line BAKERLOO, Tube line METROPOLITAN.

  • Is there a direct Tube between Charing Cross and Barbican?

    Yes, there’s a direct Tube going from Charing Cross in Charing Cross to Barbican in City Of London in 30 min.

  • Which Tube line goes from Charing Cross to Barbican?

    The CIRCLE Tube line goes from Embankment station near Charing Cross in Charing Cross to Hammersmith station near Barbican in City Of London.

  • How long does it take to travel from Charing Cross to Barbican by Tube?

    The total travel time between Charing Cross in Charing Cross and Barbican in City Of London by Tube is about 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the Tube near Charing Cross to get to Barbican?

    Get on the CIRCLE Tube from the Embankment station near Charing Cross in Charing Cross.

  • Where do I get off the Tube when travelling between Charing Cross and Barbican?

    Get off the Tube at the Hammersmith station, which is closest to Barbican in City Of London.

  • When is the first Tube from Charing Cross to Barbican?

    The first Tube from Charing Cross in Charing Cross to Barbican in City Of London is Circle. It leaves the Embankment station at 00:07.

  • When is the first bus from Charing Cross to Barbican?

    The first bus from Charing Cross in Charing Cross to Barbican in City Of London is Victoria - Hackney Wick. It leaves the Charing Cross Stn / Trafalgar Square (F) stop at 08:01.

  • How much is the Tube fare from Charing Cross to Barbican?

    The ride from Charing Cross to Barbican costs £2.90.

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