How to get from Charing Cross to Barbican by Tube?

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 £2.80.

30min£2.80
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
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Tube - CIRCLE
    Wait for Tube
    CIRCLE
    Hammersmith
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Barbican
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to Barbican
    Walk to
    Barbican
    Charterhouse Square
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route 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 32 min. The ride fare is £2.80.

32min£2.80
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
    9 min
  • 4
    Tube - METROPOLITAN
    Wait for Tube
    METROPOLITAN
    Aldgate
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Barbican
    11 min
  • 6
    Walk to Barbican
    Walk to
    Barbican
    Charterhouse Square
    110 yd • 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 3.72 mi, 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.

Public transport stations close to Charing Cross

Charing Cross is located at Charing Cross, City Of London and the nearest public transport station is Charing Cross Stn / Trafalgar Square (F).

Tube stations close to Charing Cross:

  • Embankment
  • Leicester Square
  • Covent Garden

Train stations close to Charing Cross:

  • Charing Cross

Bus stations close to Charing Cross:

  • Charing Cross Stn / Trafalgar Square (F)
  • Charing Cross Station (H)
  • Trafalgar Square / Charing Cross Station (E)

River Bus stations close to Charing Cross:

  • Embankment Pier

Public transport stations close to Barbican, City Of London

Barbican is located at Charterhouse Square, City Of London and the nearest public transport station is St Bartholomew's Hospital.

Tube stations close to Barbican:

  • Moorgate
  • St Paul's
  • Farringdon

Train stations close to Barbican:

  • Farringdon

Bus stations close to Barbican:

  • St Bartholomew's Hospital
  • St. Bartholomew's Hospital
  • St Bartholomew's Hospital (HQ)

Related Routes

Alternative route 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 32 min. The ride fare is £2.80.

32min£2.80
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
    9 min
  • 4
    Tube - METROPOLITAN
    Wait for Tube
    METROPOLITAN
    Aldgate
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Barbican
    11 min
  • 6
    Walk to Barbican
    Walk to
    Barbican
    Charterhouse Square
    110 yd • 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 Bus line CIRCLE.

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

    The alternative route takes 32 minutes, using Bus line BAKERLOO, Bus 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 last Tube from Charing Cross to Barbican?

    The last Tube from Charing Cross in Charing Cross to Barbican in City Of London is the Circle line. It leaves the Embankment station at 00:31.

  • 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 Gallions Reach, Shopping Park - Trafalgar Square. It leaves the Charing Cross Stn / Trafalgar Square (F) stop at 05:05.

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

    The ride from Charing Cross to Barbican costs £2.80.

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