Blackfriars Station

This station is lovely, it is so clean, easy to go round and the staff are so friendly. The views from this station are breath-​taking, it overlooks the Thames and you can see St. Paul’s, London Bridge & The Shard. I have always come after rush hour where its been quite peaceful. I dread to think how busy this would be during rush hour. I’m sure I would need to use this station again at some point and I wouldn’t mind as it is such a nice station.

Super clean, easy to navigate, and friendly staff. We were there around 6AM, and it was empty. When we first arrived, we checked in with someone to ask how to return our Oyster cards and she was so nice, she hopped out of the security booth and showed us the machines (we ended up needing to do it online, she informed us) and then where to buy our train tickets.
While waiting for the train to Luton airport, a gentleman who worked there was walking the platform saw us with our luggage and checked that we were heading to the airport and made sure we knew not to hop on the next train, but the one after that.
Couldn’t ask for a smoother experience as we began the next leg of our journey.

Blackfriars station is without doubt one of the nicest stations in London — it’s modern, clean and well kept. But, it’s also one of the busiest — if you can avoid being there between the hours of 8−10am and 5−7pm I’d recommend it.
Yes, it’s still a station so you will have to endure the usual stresses but these are lightened by the epic, panoramic view of London spanning from St. Paul’s to London Bridge to The Shard. It’s definitely worth a nosey even if you’re not catching the train. Tip: head to platform one!

Stunning brand new station that is well designed and very spacious. The staff was very friendly and helpful when we visited making it even more enjoyable. The station is well connected and close to all the central London attractions well worth a visit!

Love this station as when on platform waiting for trains you have outstanding views over the Thames which you can see the London Eye, St Pauls Cathedral etc from just beautiful. There are plenty of platforms as well with trains going many places. there is also a underground station from here.
Staff are reasonably friendly.
There is a WH Smith onsite, Lolas cupcakes, At machines and a flower stand which you can even buy flowers from during night as some are behind these glass lockers so no need for staff all time to man.

I’ve never reviewed a train station before but I’m starting with this one because it possesses outstanding views access the Thames. The platforms bridge the river, with outlooks all around. Platform 1 southbound Thameslink services has the best vistas. The Tate Modern to the right, St Paul’s to left, and Tower Bridge, The Shard, The Walkie Talkie and Canary Wharf laid out before you. It’s magnificent. The view from platform 1 westward is a bit duller in comparison, the river bends so there are less landmarks to spot. Although undercover Blackfriars is exposed to the cold, so it can get a little nippy but all in all a very pleasant place to wait for your next train.

Located right across the street from my hotel, this was my go to station for travelling across London. Bight and airy, it is very easy to access. Unlike other stations with many turns and long tunnels to actually access the platform, this location is very simply laid out. Bathrooms located on the main level are free to use and they are pretty clean. The train station located has great views of the river. Staff is really friendly here answering question about week passess etc.

Blackfriars Station is one of the friendliest train stations I encountered, and not only can you catch a train but you can also catch the tube!
This station was my starting point for most journeys I went on when exploring London, the staff was very friendly and helpful and offered trip advice.
The Underground Tube is easy to navigate, lines are easy to figure out and before you know it you are all over one end of London to the other!
Had a great time exploring London and using the Underground Tube.

It feels odd to review a train station, but I feel that if other stations, airports etc. can get reviews then this one deserves a more up-​to-​date one, especially since it’s refurbishment is pretty much complete.
Blackfriars is the first train station to span the River Thames. This is very convenient for anybody travelling the Thameslink route. The roof is covered in solar panels with a view to providing 50% of it’s required energy. But it’s the views that make the station so great. It’s so nice to get off the train and be presented with The Shard, Tate Modern, The Globe Theatre, The Walkie-​Talkie and Cheese Grater. Somehow it feels more impressive from this view point than when crossing the other bridges. Could it be because it’s just a train platform?

Great refurb, but wasn’t it supposed to be finished by now?

Blackfriars Underground Station is a stop on the District Line in the City, and is a major interchange with the main-​line station above, which is served by both the Thameslink service and terminating trains. It was used by over 12.6 million people in 2007.
The station was opened in may 1870 when the Metropolitan District Railway was extended from Westminster. It was the terminus for only 14 months, however, as the line was extended to Mansion House in July 1871. Initially, trains ran as far as West Brompton, but now serve the whole of the District Line from Upminster in the East to Richmond, Wimbledon and Ealing Broadway in the West, as well as the Circle Line.
The station did have its own attractive entrance, but this disappeared in the 1970s rebuild of the station above. The platforms have a claustrophobic feel, thanks to the wide low flat roof over the tracks.
As the Duck says in his review, the station is closing soon while Blackfriars station above is completely rebuilt. The plans will include a new interchange with the Underground station, and should reopen in 2011.

Working near here there was shock and surprise when the radio news bulletin said this station would be closed for THREE YEARS.
Yes, Three years! Thankfully it wasn’t from that moment, but later this year. Although it gives you an idea of how demand for this station has outgrown its facilities. So there will be no Tube at Blackfriars from late 2008 to the end of 2011.
That means that commuters will not be able to interchange to the district and circle tube lines. However, it is the work being done on the upstairs rail station which is forcing the closure. Tube trains will pass through and simply not stop at blackfriars for three years whilst a whole new platform and layout for rail travellers from Brighton, Wimbledon, Sutton, Gatwick, Luton, St Albans, Ashford, Bromley and Sevenoaks including London’s first rail station accross a bridge (exicting eh?) and an entrance on the south side (making Tate Modern more accessable) is built WITHOUT closing the service.
Just in time for the Olympicsits gonna be a long wait for the 44,000 regular users of this station though.