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Oxford Circus Underground Station - Alighting and Transferring from the Central Line

Oxford Street, London, W1B 3AG

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Summary - Alighting/Transferring (the Central Line)

  • Exit Route Summary View
    • This Access Guide details the route from the Central line platforms to the ticket halls.
    • Route 1 sections in this Access Guide describe the journey from the Central line to the station exits.
      The route uses steps and escalators and is approximately 60 metres (excluding the steps and escalators) to the closest exit.
      There are steps between the Central line platforms and the exit escalators.
      These escalators then lead up to the exit concourse and ticket hall.
      From the exit concourse/ticket hall, there are a total of 8 exits up to street level, all of which have stepped access.
    • This Access Guide also details the transfer routes to the Piccadilly line platforms.
      Central line platforms 1 and 2 have a link passage to Victoria line southbound platform 5.
      This is described in the route 2 section below.
      Central line platforms 1 and 2 have a link passage to Victoria line northbound platform 6.
      This is described in the route 3 section below.
      Central line platforms 1 and 2 have a link passage to Bakerloo line southbound platform 3.
      This is described in the route 4 section below.
      Central line platforms 1 and 2 have a link passage to Bakerloo line northbound platform 4.
      This is described in the route 5 section below.
    • The link passages between the Central line platforms and the Victoria and Bakerloo platforms have steps.
  • Distance(s) for Exiting and Transferring View
    • The shortest distance (via steps and escalators) to Exit 1 - Oxford Street East/Regent Street north from the Central line platforms is approximately 80m.
    • The shortest distance (via steps and escalators) to Exit 2 - Oxford Street East/Regent Street south from the Central line platforms is approximately 80m.
    • The shortest distance (via steps and escalators) to Exit 3 - Oxford Street West/Regent Street south from the Central line platforms is approximately 80m.
    • The shortest distance (via steps and escalators) to Exit 4 - Oxford Street West/Regent Street north from the Central line platforms is approximately 80m.
    • The shortest distance (via steps and escalators) to Exit 5 - Oxford Street West/Regent Street south from the Central line platforms is approximately 40m.
    • The shortest distance (via steps and escalators) to Exit 6 - Argyll Street from the Central line platforms is approximately 40m.
    • The shortest distance (via steps and escalators) to Exit 7 - Oxford Street east from the Central line platforms is approximately 50m.
    • The shortest distance (via steps and escalators) to Exit 8 - Argyll Street from the Central line platforms is approximately 60m.

Platform(s) (Route 1 - Exiting the Station - Alight the Train onto Platform 1 (Westbound))

  • Platform Information View
    • This is a straight platform.
    • The platform is flat throughout its length.
    • There are tactile markings along the platform edge, throughout its length.
    • The edge of the platform is clearly marked.
    • The maximum gap between the platform and train when boarding/alighting is 25cm.
    • There are tube maps, tube and rail maps, Central line maps, digital display(s) for train times and Night Tube and London Overground maps on this platform.
    • Signage on this platform includes; directional to other lines and directional to way out.
    • Announcements on this platform are visual.
    • There are 3 help points on this platform.
    • The help points are fitted with hearing loop systems.
    • The height of the buttons at the help point(s) are; 103cm (emergency) and 110cm (information).
    • There is fixed bench seating with armrests on this platform.
    • The height of the seating is 45cm.
    • The width of the majority of seats is 48cm.
    • The colour contrast for the seating is good.
    • Perch seating is not available on this platform.
    • The colour contrast between the wall and platform is good.
    • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Access from the Platform View
    • There is/are 2 exit point(s) from this platform.
  • Comments View
    • The access and exit points from this platform also provide a walkway through to platform 2, Central line eastbound.

Platform Exit (Route 1 - Exiting the Station - Leave Platform 1 and Head Towards the Steps)

  • Exit View
    • This information is for the exit located to the right hand-side of the platform as you alight the train.
    • This exit is signed with 'Way out'.
    • There is step-free access at this exit.
    • There is an open gap to exit.
  • Comments View
    • There is a second exit point to the left of this one, in the centre of the platform.

Platform(s) (Route 1 - Exiting the Station - Alight the Train onto Platform 2 (Eastbound))

  • Platform Information View
    • This is a straight platform.
    • The platform is flat throughout its length.
    • There are tactile markings along the platform edge, throughout its length.
    • The edge of the platform is clearly marked.
    • The maximum gap between the platform and train when boarding/alighting is 25cm.
    • There are tube maps, tube and rail maps, Central line maps, digital display(s) for train times and Night Tube and London Overground maps on this platform.
    • Signage on this platform includes; directional to other lines and directional to way out.
    • Announcements on this platform are visual.
    • There are 3 help points on this platform.
    • The help points are fitted with hearing loop systems.
    • The height of the buttons at the help point(s) are; 100cm (emergency) and 110cm (information).
    • There is fixed bench seating with armrests on this platform.
    • The height of the seating is 45cm.
    • The width of the majority of seats is 48cm.
    • The colour contrast for the seating is good.
    • Perch seating is not available on this platform.
    • The colour contrast between the wall and platform is good.
    • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Comments View
    • The access and exit points from this platform also provide a walkway through to platform 1, Central line westbound.

Platform Exit (Route 1 - Exiting the Station - Leave Platform 2 and Head Towards the Steps)

  • Exit View
    • This information is for the exit located to the far left of the platform as you exit the train.
    • This exit is signed with 'Way out'.
    • There is step-free access at this exit.
    • There is an open gap to exit.
  • Comments View
    • There is a second exit point to the right of this one.

Step(s) (Route 1 - Exiting the Station - Take the Stairs Up to the Passageway and Head Towards the Escalators)

  • There is a/are step(s) located immediately beyond the platform exits.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access the Central line exit escalators.
  • There is/are 30 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) has/have tactile paving at the top and bottom.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
  • The going of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a second lower handrail.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.

Escalator(s) (Route 1 - Exiting the Station - Take the Escalators up to the Exit Concourse)

  • Escalator(s) View
    • Escalators can be used to access other floors.
    • The escalator(s) is/are located between the Central line platform exit steps and the exit concourse.
    • The escalators have overhead signage for Way out.
    • The escalators only go up.
    • The floors which are accessible by escalator(s) are -2 (passageway) and -1 (exit concourse).
    • The escalator(s) steps are not clearly marked.
    • The foot and head of the escalator(s) are clearly marked.
    • The lighting levels at the escalator(s) are moderate to good.

Concourse (Route 1 - Exiting the Station - Pass Through the Barriers into the Exit Concourse)

  • Access View
    • The ticket hall is located at the top of the Central line exit escalators.
    • There is level access throughout this concourse area.
  • Barriers View
    • The width of the standard barriers is 62cm.
    • The ticket slot heights for the standard barriers are 98cm (insert ticket) and 102cm (remove ticket).
    • The Oyster card reader height is 105cm for the standard barriers.
    • The width of the wider access barriers is 110cm.
    • The ticket slot heights for the wider access barriers are 90cm (insert ticket) and 100cm (remove ticket).
    • The Oyster card reader height is 95cm for the wider access barriers.
    • Staff are available to provide assistance at the barriers.
  • Maps and Signage View
    • There are tube and rail maps, TFL maps and bus route maps in this concourse area.
    • Signage in this concourse area includes; directional to exits, directional to lines and TFL/tourist directional .
  • Other Features and Facilities View
    • There is 1 help point in this concourse area.
    • The help point is fitted with a hearing loop system.
    • The height of the buttons at the help point(s) are; 112cm (emergency) and 101cm (information).
    • Announcements in this concourse area are audio.
    • The colour contrast between the walls and floor in this concourse area is fair.
    • Seating is not available in this concourse area.
    • The lighting levels are varied.

Station Exit Summary (Route 1 - Exiting the Station - Take an Exit up to Street Level)

Station Exit (Exit 5 - Oxford Street West/Regent Street South)

  • Exit Point View
    • This information is for the exit located off the exit concourse.
    • This exit is signed with 'Exit 5 - Oxford Street west, Regent Street south, Way out'.
    • There is stepped access at this exit.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located at the exit, off the exit concourse.
    • There is/are 21 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The step(s) has/have tactile paving at the top and bottom.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
    • The going of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides and in the centre.
    • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are easy to grip.
    • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
    • There is a second lower handrail.

Station Exit (Exit 6 - Argyll Street)

  • Exit Point View
    • This information is for the exit located off the exit concourse.
    • This exit is signed with 'Exit 6'.
    • There is stepped access at this exit.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located at the exit, off the exit concourse.
    • There is/are 22 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The step(s) has/have tactile paving at the top and bottom.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
    • The going of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
    • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are easy to grip.
    • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
    • There is a second lower handrail.

Station Exit (Exit 7 - Oxford Street East)

  • Exit Point View
    • This information is for the exit located off the exit concourse.
    • This exit is signed with 'Way out, Exit 7, Oxford Street'.
    • There is stepped access at this exit.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located at the exit, off the exit concourse.
    • There is/are 22 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The step(s) has/have tactile paving at the top and bottom.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
    • The going of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides and in the centre.
    • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are easy to grip.
    • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
    • There is a second lower handrail.

Station Exit (Exit 8 - Argyll Street)

  • Exit Point View
    • This information is for the exit located off the exit concourse.
    • This exit is signed with 'Way out, Exit 8, Argyll Street'.
    • There is stepped access at this exit.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located at the exit, off the exit concourse.
    • There is/are 16 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The step(s) has/have tactile paving at the top and bottom.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
    • The going of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
    • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are easy to grip.
    • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
    • There is a second lower handrail.

Ramp(s) or Slope(s) (Route 1 - Exiting the Station - Access the Ticket Hall from the Exit Concourse)

  • There is a ramp/slope located between the exit concourse and ticket hall.
  • The ramp/slope is used to access the ticket hall from the exit concourse.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope does not have resting areas.
  • The ramp/slope is approximately 15m in length.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are in the centre.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.
  • Comments View
    • There is a second lower handrail set approximately 60cm from floor level.

Ticket Hall (Route 1 - Exiting the Station - Reach the Ticket Hall and Take Exit 1, 2, 3 or 4 Up to Street Level)

  • Ticket Hall Access and Barriers View
    • The ticket hall is located at the end of the exit concourse to ticket hall ramp.
    • There is level access throughout the ticket hall.
    • The width of the standard barriers is 50cm.
    • The ticket slot heights for the standard barriers are 94cm (insert ticket) and 101cm (remove ticket).
    • The Oyster card reader height is 103cm for the standard barriers.
    • The width of the wider access barriers is 110cm.
    • The ticket slot heights for the wider access barriers are 90cm (insert ticket) and 102cm (remove ticket).
    • The Oyster card reader height is 100cm for the wider access barriers.
    • Staff are available to provide assistance at the barriers.
  • Maps and Signage View
    • There are tube maps, tube and rail maps, TFL maps, service update boards, service update screens, digital display(s) for train times, Night Tube and London Overground maps and bus route maps in the ticket hall.
    • Signage in the ticket hall includes; directional to lines, directional to exits and TFL/tourist directional.
  • Other Features and Facilities View
    • There are 2 help points in this concourse area.
    • The help points are fitted with hearing loop systems.
    • The height of the buttons at the help point(s) are; 110cm (emergency) and 100cm (information).
    • The Oyster machine controls/screen heights vary between 104cm and 127cm.
    • The ATM controls/screen heights vary between 116cm and 135cm.
    • Announcements in the ticket hall are audio.
    • The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the ticket hall fair.
    • Seating is not available in this ticket hall.
    • The lighting levels are varied.

Station Exit (Exit 1 - Oxford Street East/Regent Street North)

  • Exit Point View
    • This information is for the exit located off the ticket hall.
    • This exit is signed with 'Way out, Exit 1, Oxford Street East, Regent Street North'.
    • There is stepped access at this exit.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located at the exit, off the ticket hall.
    • There is/are 31 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The step(s) has/have tactile paving at the top and bottom.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
    • The going of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
    • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are easy to grip.
    • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.

Station Exit (Exit 2 - Oxford Street East/Regent Street South)

  • Exit Point View
    • This information is for the exit located off the ticket hall.
    • This exit is signed with 'Way out, Exit 2, Oxford Street East, Regent Street South'.
    • There is stepped access at this exit.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located at the exit, off the ticket hall.
    • There is/are 31 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The step(s) has/have tactile paving at the top and bottom.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
    • The going of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
    • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are easy to grip.
    • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.

Station Exit (Exit 3 - Oxford Street West/Regent Street South)

  • Exit Point View
    • This information is for the exit located off the ticket hall.
    • This exit is signed with 'Way out, Exit 3, Oxford Street West, Regent Street South'.
    • There is stepped access at this exit.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located at the exit, off the ticket hall.
    • There is/are 31 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The step(s) has/have tactile paving at the top and bottom.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
    • The going of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
    • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are easy to grip.
    • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.

Station Exit (Exit 4 - Oxford Street West/Regent Street North)

  • Exit Point View
    • This information is for the exit located off the ticket hall.
    • This exit is signed with 'Way out, Exit 4, Oxford Street West, Regent Street North'.
    • There is stepped access at this exit.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located at the exit, off the ticket hall.
    • There is/are 32 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The step(s) has/have tactile paving at the top and bottom.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
    • The going of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
    • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are easy to grip.
    • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.

Route 2 - Transfer - Central Line Platforms to Victoria Line Southbound Platform 5

  • The approximate distance of this route is 60 metres (not including steps).
  • This route includes; 13 steps followed by another 14 steps.
  • There are a number of slight slopes along this route.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
  • There is a help point available along this route.
  • Step 1 - as you alight the train, take the exit at the far left (westbound) or far right (eastbound) of the platform.
  • Step 2 - having exited the platform, continue ahead for approximately 20 metres until reaching the link passage (follow Victoria/Bakerloo line signage).
  • Step 3 - from here, take the passage on the right hand-side (signed as southbound platforms) and continue ahead for approximately 10 metres towards the steps.
  • Step 4 - take the steps up, then turn right and take the second set of steps up.
  • Step 5 - from here, follow the passage for approximately 15 metres until reaching the junction.
  • Step 6 - turn right at the junction (following Victoria line southbound signage) and follow the passage around to the right for approximately 15 metres.
  • Step 7 - reach the Victoria line southbound platform (5).

Route 3 - Transfer - Central Line Platforms to Victoria Line Northbound Platform 6

  • The approximate distance of this route is 90 metres (not including steps).
  • This route includes; 18 steps.
  • There are a number of slight slopes along this route.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
  • There is a help point available along this route.
  • Step 1 - as you alight the train, take the exit at the far left (westbound) or far right (eastbound) of the platform.
  • Step 2 - Having exited the platform, continue ahead for approximately 20 metres until reaching the link passage (follow Victoria/Bakerloo line signage).
  • Step 3 - From here, take the passage on the left hand-side (signed as northbound platforms) and continue ahead for approximately 40 metres towards the steps.
  • Step 4 - take the steps up, then follow the passage round to the right for approximately 20 metres towards the junction.
  • Step 6 - turn left at the junction (following Victoria line northbound signage) and follow the passage for approximately 10 metres.
  • Step 7 - reach the Victoria line northbound platform (6).

Route 4 - Transfer - Central Line Platforms to Bakerloo Line Southbound Platform 3

  • The approximate distance of this route is 60 metres (not including steps).
  • This route includes; 13 steps followed by another 14 steps.
  • There are a number of slight slopes along this route.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
  • There is a help point available along this route.
  • Step 1 - as you alight the train, take the exit at the far left (westbound) or far right (eastbound) of the platform.
  • Step 2 - having exited the platform, continue ahead for approximately 20 metres until reaching the link passage (follow Victoria/Bakerloo line signage).
  • Step 3 - from here, take the passage on the right hand-side (signed as southbound platforms) and continue ahead for approximately 10 metres towards the steps.
  • Step 4 - take the steps up, then turn right and take the second set of steps up.
  • Step 5 - from here, follow the passage for approximately 15 metres until reaching the junction.
  • Step 6 - turn left at the junction (following Victoria line southbound signage) and follow the passage around to the right for approximately 15 metres.
  • Step 7 - reach the Bakerloo line southbound platform (3).

Route 5 - Transfer - Central Line Platforms to Bakerloo Line Northbound Platform 4

  • The approximate distance of this route is 95 metres (not including steps).
  • This route includes; 18 steps.
  • There are a number of slight slopes along this route.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
  • There is a help point available along this route.
  • Step 1 - as you alight the train, take the exit at the far left (westbound) or far right (eastbound) of the platform.
  • Step 2 - having exited the platform, continue ahead for approximately 20 metres until reaching the link passage (follow Victoria/Bakerloo line signage).
  • Step 3 - from here, take the passage on the left hand-side (signed as northbound platforms) and continue ahead for approximately 40 metres towards the steps.
  • Step 4 - take the steps up, then follow the passage round to the right for approximately 20 metres towards the junction.
  • Step 6 - turn right at the junction (following Bakerloo line northbound signage) and follow the passage for approximately 15 metres.
  • Step 7 - reach the Bakerloo line northbound platform (4).