Trains to Canonbury
Canonbury train station is located in Travelcard Zone 2, in the London Borough of Islington, serving the Canonbury and Highbury districts with trains on the London Overground’s North London Line and East London Line. Around 12 trains in each direction depart from Canonbury train station every hour. Popular destinations for passengers include Stratford, Richmond and Crystal Palace, with fastest direct journey times of 13 minutes, 48 minutes and 41 minutes respectively.
When Canonbury station first opened in 1858 it was called Newington Road & Balls Pond. It was moved slightly to the west in 1870 and renamed Canonbury at the same time. It was updated in 2007, and again in 2010, with the addition of two extra platforms and refurbishment of the ticket office. Today, the station has four platforms linked by a footbridge over the lines which can be accessed by steps or a lift. There are two ticket machines outside the station, and a staffed ticket office and concourse. A small kiosk serves refreshments on platforms two and three.
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Station details & facilities
Ticket office
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Weekdays | 05:20 - 18:30 |
| Ticket Machine | Available |
|---|---|
| Staff help | Unavailable |
| Staffing level | Part time |
| Oyster Prepay | Available |
| Oyster topup | Available |
| Oyster validator | Available |
| Pre-purchase collection | Available |
| Travel card zone | Zone 2 |
Luggage
| Left Luggage | Unavailable |
|---|
Facilities
| Shops | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| Postbox | Available |
| Telephones | Unavailable |
| Telephone types | Coins and cards |
| Station Buffet | Available |
| Station Buffet notes | Kiosk on Platform 2/3 |
| ATM | Available |
| Bureau de Change | Unavailable |
| Tourist Information Office | Unavailable |
| Information Systems |
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| Nearest station with more facilities | Stratford |
Toilets
| Toilets | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| Showers | Unavailable |
| Baby change | Unavailable |
WiFi
| WiFi | Available |
|---|---|
| WiFi notes | |
| Web kiosk | Unavailable |
Staffing and customer service
| Customer Service notes | You can Contact Customer Services on 0845 601 4867 |
|---|---|
| Customer help points | Available |
| CCTV | Available |
Parking
Bicycle Facilities
| Cycle storage | Available |
|---|---|
| Cycle storage spaces | 24 |
| Sheltered cycle storage | Unavailable |
| Cycle storage CCTV | Available |
Accessibility
| Step-free access | Whole station |
|---|---|
| Step-free access notes | Level access from street to ticket office/concourse/footbridge Lift from concourse/footbridge to platforms |
| Ramps for train access | Available |
| Wheelchairs | Unavailable |
| Induction Loop | Available |
| Accessible ticket machines | Available |
| Accessible Booking Office counter | Unavailable |
| Accessible taxis | unknown |
| Accessible taxis notes | contact taxi operator directly |
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Departures and arrivals from Canonbury
Departures
Arrivals
| Departing to | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to Richmond (London) | London Overground | 23:12 | 3 | Late |
| to Crystal Palace | London Overground | 23:12 | 2 | On time |
| to Highbury & Islington | London Overground | 23:13 | 1 | Late |
| to Stratford (London) | London Overground | 23:21 | 4 | Late |
| to Highbury & Islington | London Overground | 23:22 | 1 | Late |
| Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Stratford (London) | London Overground | 23:11 | 3 | On time |
| from Crystal Palace | London Overground | 23:12 | 1 | Late |
| from Highbury & Islington | London Overground | 23:12 | 2 | On time |
| from Clapham Junction | London Overground | 23:20 | 4 | Late |
| from West Croydon | London Overground | 23:21 | 1 | Late |
