The journey from Finsbury Park to West India Quay is in fare zones 1&2 and you’ll have to use the Piccadilly, Central and DLR tube lines, changing trains at Holborn and Bank
- From Finsbury Park take the Piccadilly Line
- Change at Holborn to the Central Line
- Change at Bank to the Docklands Light Railway
- Leave the train at West India Quay
Number of tube stops: 13 · Journey time: Approx 48 mins
Stations on the route: Finsbury Park ➜ Arsenal ➜ Holloway Road ➜ Caledonian Road ➜ King’s Cross St. Pancras ➜ Russell Square ➜ Holborn [change train] Holborn ➜ Chancery Lane ➜ St. Paul’s ➜ Bank [change train] Bank ➜ Shadwell ➜ Limehouse ➜ Westferry ➜ West India Quay
London Underground tube delays
Strikes and closures on the Piccadilly, Central and DLR
First and last train times on the Piccadilly line
Tube times for the Piccadilly line
Alternative routes include Finsbury Park to Canary Wharf, Finsbury Park to Poplar and Finsbury Park to Heron Quays
Stairs, lifts and escalators to the station platforms
Finsbury Park tube station is wheelchair accessible, and has step-free access from the street to the train
West India Quay station is wheelchair accessible, and has step-free access from the street to the train
Finsbury Park station entrance – There’s a lift between the entrance and the platforms. If you want to avoid the lift then you can use two flights of stairs (16 steps down +17 steps down)
Changing tube line at Holborn – You must use stairs when changing between the Central/Piccadilly line platforms
Changing tube line at Bank – Changing between the Central and DLR platforms involves a lift plus escalator. Changing between the W&C line and any other platform involves a lift, an escalator plus a long travelator. You must use stairs when changing trains from the Northern line to any other platform
West India Quay station exit – There’s a lift between the platforms and the exit. If you want to avoid the lift then you can use five flights of stairs (12 steps down +4x11 steps down)
The journey from West India Quay to Finsbury Park is in fare zones 1&2 and you’ll have to use the DLR, Jubilee and Victoria tube lines, changing trains at Canary Wharf and
- From West India Quay take the Docklands Light Railway
- Change at Canary Wharf to the Jubilee Line
- Change at Green Park to the Victoria Line
- Leave the train at Finsbury Park
Number of tube stops: 14 · Journey time: Approx 55 mins
Stations on the route: West India Quay ➜ Canary Wharf (DLR) [change train] Canary Wharf (Underground) ➜ Canada Water ➜ Bermondsey ➜ London Bridge ➜ Southwark ➜ Waterloo ➜ Westminster ➜ Green Park [change train] Green Park ➜ Oxford Circus ➜ Warren Street ➜ Euston ➜ King’s Cross St. Pancras ➜ Highbury & Islington ➜ Finsbury Park
Alternative routes include West India Quay to Canary Wharf, West India Quay to Poplar and West India Quay to Heron Quays
Stairs, lifts and escalators to the station platforms
West India Quay train station is wheelchair accessible, and has step-free access from the street to the train
Finsbury Park station is wheelchair accessible, and has step-free access from the street to the train
West India Quay station entrance – There’s a lift between the entrance and the platforms. If you want to avoid the lift then you can use five flights of stairs (4x11 steps up +12 steps up)
Changing tube line at Canary Wharf – You must use an escalator, a lift, and walk 200 metres outside to change between the DLR and Jubilee platforms
Changing tube line at Green Park – There are two lifts and a long walk when changing platforms. If you want a shorter walk then you can use two escalators instead of the lifts
Finsbury Park station exit – There’s a lift between the platforms and the exit. If you want to avoid the lift then you can use two flights of stairs (17 steps up +16 steps up)
Tube fare between Finsbury Park and West India Quay
This tube journey is in Oyster zones 1-2. The cheapest fare is £2.80 off-peak (£3.40 peak) when you pay by Oyster or contactless. There’s no return fare, you just pay the same as two single tickets
Fare zone | Cash | Oyster & Contactless cards | |||
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Single fare | Single fare | Daily cap | |||
Peak | Off-peak | Peak | Off-peak | ||
Zone 1-2 fare | £6.70 | £3.40 | £2.80 | £8.50 | £8.50 |
Fare Zone | Travelcards (Train, Bus & Tram) | |||
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One day travelcard | Week travelcard | Month travelcard | ||
Anytime | Off-peak | |||
Zone 1-2 travelcard | n/a | n/a | £42.70 | £164 |
Zone 1-4 travelcard | £15.90 | n/a | £61.40 | £235.80 |
Zone 1-6 travelcard | £22.60 | £15.90 | £78 | £299 |
Zone 1-9 travelcard | £28.50 | £17 | £111.30 | £427.40 |
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Peak and off-peak journey times
For Oyster and contactless off-peak is outside the hours of 6.30 AM-9.30 AM and 4 PM-7 PM (Mon-Fri). For travelcards it’s any time after 9.30 AM (Mon-Fri). Weekends are always classed as off-peak. Note: Between the 8th March and 31st May 2024 TFL are running a trial called ‘Off-Peak Friday Fares’, where Fridays will be classed as off-peak all day.
The fare is based on what time your journey begins. It doesn’t matter what time your journey ends.
Other ways to make this journey
Travel on foot – You’ll be better off sticking with the tube – 5½ miles is too far to walk
Travel by bus – Single fare: £1.75 (you may need more than one bus); Daily cap: £5.25; Weekly cap: £24.70; 1-day travelcard: £6; Weekly travelcard: £24.70 – Adult bus fares · Senior bus fares · Child bus fares
Travel by taxi – A 5½ mile taxi fare between West India Quay train station and Finsbury Park will cost you around £28 to £40 and can be done in about 25-38 mins
Travel by car – Car parks near West India Quay station