Charing Cross Tube Station

Charing Cross Tube Station (GPS: 51.50849, -0.12589) is a centrally located London Underground station in the heart of the City of Westminster. Positioned at a major cultural and transport hub, the station offers convenient access to some of London's most iconic landmarks and attractions. It serves both commuters and visitors alike with frequent connections and easy links to nearby streets and sites of historic significance.

Location and Exits

Its central location places it right on the boundary of Covent Garden, Soho, and Whitehall areas, making it a key point for those exploring central London.

Underground Lines

Charing Cross is served by two Underground lines:

Both lines make it simple to reach other important parts of London, including the West End, South Bank, and business hubs.

Historical Background

Charing Cross Tube Station first opened on 10 March 1906 as part of the Baker Street & Waterloo Railway (now part of the Bakerloo line). The Northern line platforms were added later, opening in 1926 under the Charing Cross, Euston & Hampstead Railway (now the Northern line).

Over the years, the station's identity has shifted somewhat. It was originally two separate stations - Trafalgar Square (Bakerloo) and Strand (Northern) - until 1979, when they were unified and renamed Charing Cross to serve as the new southern terminus for the Jubilee line. However, in 1999, the Jubilee line was rerouted via Westminster and Southwark, and Charing Cross lost its Jubilee service. Nevertheless, the disused Jubilee platforms are still visible via tours and occasional media appearances.

The station's name ties it to Charing Cross, historically considered the central point from which distances to London are measured. The cross itself was one of the Eleanor crosses erected by King Edward I in memory of his wife, Eleanor of Castile.

Places of interest near this station

Charing Cross Station is on the Map of London Underground Lines & Tube Stations