St Paul's Cathedral

Getting there

How to get to St Paul's Cathedral

The cathedral is at the top of Ludgate Hill in the City of London. The nearest Tube is St Paul's (Central line). Walk, bus or rail are easier than driving.

Arriving

Travel options

  • St Paul's Underground

    3 min270m

    Central line. 270 metres from the west entrance, about 3 minutes' walk.

  • City Thameslink

    4 min300m

    National rail from Brighton, Bedford and Gatwick Airport. 300 metres, about 4 minutes.

  • Blackfriars

    7 min500m

    Circle and District lines plus mainline trains. 500 metres, about 7 minutes.

  • Mansion House

    7 min500m

    Circle and District lines. 500 metres, about 7 minutes.

  • Bank

    10 min750m

    Central, Northern, District, Waterloo & City lines and the DLR. 750 metres, about 10 minutes.

  • River bus

    9-12 min650-900m

    Uber Boat by Thames Clippers to Blackfriars Pier (650m, 9 min) or Bankside Pier (900m, 12 min).

  • Bus

    0-3 minvaries

    Routes 4, 11, 15, 23, 26, 76 and 100 stop within a short walk of St Paul's Churchyard.

On foot

Walking from nearby landmarks

  • 01
    Millennium Bridge / Tate Modern7 min · 550m
  • 02
    One New Change shopping centre3 min · 250m
  • 03
    Bank of England / Bank station10 min · 750m
  • 04
    Blackfriars station7 min · 500m
  • 05
    Museum of London12 min · 900m

On the doorstep

Finding the entrance

North Transept entrance

The North Transept is the single main entrance for all sightseeing visitors. It has a ramped approach, so it also serves as the step-free entrance to the cathedral floor and crypt. The grand West Doors open only for major services and ceremonies.

Fig. 1 — St Paul's Churchyard, Ludgate Hill, City of London

By road

Coach, car and cycle

Car

There is no visitor parking at the cathedral, and the Congestion Charge and ULEZ apply. The nearest public car park is Baynard House on Queen Victoria Street — about 6 minutes' walk (400m).

Disabled badge bays are available nearby; use the City of London interactive map to locate them.

Coach

Angel Street, St Martin's Le Grand and Queen Victoria Street — about 7 minutes' walk (500m).

Cycle

Santander Cycles docking stations are within a 3-minute walk. Free on-street cycle parking is available on surrounding streets and in nearby City car parks.