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Piccadilly Circus Underground Station - Alighting and Transferring from the Bakerloo Line

Piccadilly Circus, London, W1J 9HP

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Summary - Alighting/Transferring (from the Bakerloo Line)

  • Exit Route Summary View
    • This Access Guide details the route from the Bakerloo line platforms to the ticket hall.
    • The sections in this access guide describe the journey from the Bakerloo line to the station exits.
      The route uses steps and escalators and is approximately 90 metres (excluding steps and escalators) to the closest exit.
      There are steps between the Bakerloo line platforms and the Bakerloo line concourse.
      From here, there are then escalators that go up to the intermediate concourse.
      There are then more escalators up to the ticket hall.
      There are then 7 exits from the ticket hall up to street level, all of which have stepped access.
    • This Access Guide also details the transfer routes to the Piccadilly line platforms.
      Bakerloo line southbound platform 1 has a link passage to Piccadilly line platforms 3 and 4.
      This is described in the Route 2 section below.
      Bakerloo line northbound platform 2 has a link passage to Piccadilly line platforms 3 and 4.
      This is described in the Route 3 section below.
      Bakerloo line northbound platform 2 has an alternative link passage to Piccadilly line platforms 3 and 4.
      This is described in the Route 4 section below.
    • The link passages between the Bakerloo line platforms and the Piccadilly line platforms have steps at both ends.
  • Distance(s) for Exiting and Transferring View
    • The shortest distance (via steps and escalators) to Exit 1 - Regent Street (east side) from the Bakerloo line platforms is approximately 120m.
    • The shortest distance (via steps and escalators) to Exit 2 - Piccadilly (north side) from the Bakerloo line platforms is approximately 110m.
    • The shortest distance (via steps and escalators) to Exit 2 - Regent Street (west side) from the Bakerloo line platforms is approximately 110m.
    • The shortest distance (via steps and escalators) to Exit 3 - Piccadilly (south side) from the Bakerloo line platforms is approximately 110m.
    • The shortest distance (via steps and escalators) to Exit 3 - Regent Street/St James's from the Bakerloo line platforms is approximately 90m.
    • The shortest distance (via steps and escalators) to Exit 4 - Coventry Street (north side) from the Bakerloo line platforms is approximately 110m.
    • The shortest distance (via steps and escalators) to Exit 4 - Coventry Street (south side) from the Bakerloo line platforms is approximately 140m.

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

  • Platform Information View
    • This is a curved 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, Bakerloo line maps and digital display(s) for train times on this platform.
    • Signage on this platform includes; directional to other lines and directional to way out.
    • Announcements on this platform are audio and 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 112cm (information).
    • There is fixed bench seating with armrests on this platform.
    • The height of the seating is 41cm.
    • 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 poor.
    • Lighting levels are low to moderate.
  • Access from the Platform View
    • Access from the platform is via escalators and steps to the ticket hall.
    • There is/are 2 exit point(s) from this platform.

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

  • Exit View
    • This information is for the exit located second from the left as you alight the train.
    • There is step-free access at this exit.
    • There is an open gap to exit.

Step(s) (Route 1 - Exiting the Station - Take the Steps Up to the Bakerloo Line Concourse)

  • There is a/are step(s) located to the right as you exit the platform.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access the Bakerloo line concourse.
  • There is/are 20 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • 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 not 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.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.

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

  • 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, Bakerloo line maps and digital display(s) for train times on this platform.
    • Signage on this platform includes; directional to other lines and directional to way out.
    • Announcements on this platform are audio and 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 112cm (information).
    • There is fixed bench seating with armrests on this platform.
    • The height of the seating is 41cm.
    • 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 poor.
    • Lighting levels are low to moderate.
  • Access from the Platform View
    • Access from the platform is via escalators and steps to the ticket hall.
    • There is/are 3 exit point(s) from this platform.

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

  • Exit View
    • This information is for the exit located second from the right 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.

Step(s) (Route 1 - Exiting the Station - Take the Steps up to the Bakerloo Line Concourse)

  • There is a/are step(s) located to the left as you exit the platform.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access the Bakerloo line concourse.
  • There is/are 20 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • 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 not 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.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.

Concourse (Route 1 - Exiting the Station - Reach the Concourse, Then Turn Left Towards the Escalators)

  • Access View
    • There is level access throughout this concourse area.
  • Maps and Signage View
    • There are Bakerloo line maps in this concourse area.
    • Signage in this concourse area includes; directional to lines and directional to exits .
  • 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; 107cm (emergency) and 100cm (information).
    • Announcements in this concourse area are audio.
    • The colour contrast between the walls and floor in this concourse area is poor.
    • Seating is not available in this concourse area.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

Escalator(s) (Route 1 - Exiting the Station - Take the Escalators Up to the Intermediate Concourse)

  • Escalator(s) View
    • Escalators can be used to access other floors.
    • The escalator(s) is/are located at the end of the Bakerloo line concourse.
    • The escalators have overhead signage for the Bakerloo line and Way out.
    • The escalators only go up.
    • The floors which are accessible by escalator(s) are -3 (Bakerloo line concourse) and -2 (intermediate concourse).
    • The escalator(s) steps are not clearly marked.
    • The foot and head of the escalator(s) are not clearly marked.
    • The lighting levels at the escalator(s) are moderate to good.

Concourse (Route 1 - Exiting the Station - Reach the Concourse, Then Turn Left Towards the Escalators)

  • Access View
    • There is level access throughout this concourse area.
  • Maps and Signage View
    • There are tube maps, Bakerloo line maps, Piccadilly line maps and service update boards in this concourse area.
    • Signage in this concourse area includes; directional to exits and directional to lines .
  • 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 103cm (information).
    • Announcements in this concourse area are audio.
    • The colour contrast between the walls and floor in this concourse area is poor.
    • Seating is not available in this concourse area.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

Escalator(s) (Route 1 - Exiting the Station - Take the Escalators Up to the Ticket Hall)

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

Ticket Hall (Route 1 - Exiting the Station - Pass Through the Ticket Barriers into the Ticket Hall)

  • Ticket Hall Access and Barriers View
    • The ticket hall is located on level -1, at the top of the intermediate concourse to ticket hall escalators.
    • There is level access throughout the ticket hall.
    • The width of the standard barriers is 60cm.
    • The ticket slot heights for the standard barriers are 93cm (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 100cm.
    • The ticket slot heights for the wider access barriers are 94cm (insert ticket) and 101cm (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, Bakerloo line maps, Piccadilly line maps, 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.
    • There is directional signage to the ticket machines.
  • 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 102cm (information).
    • The Oyster machine controls/screen heights vary between 78cm and 116cm.
    • The ATM controls/screen heights vary between 93cm and 121cm.
    • Announcements in the ticket hall are audio and visual.
    • The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the ticket hall poor.
    • Seating is not available in this ticket hall.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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

Station Exit (Exit 1 - Regent Street (East Side))

  • Exit Point View
    • This information is for the exit located off the ticket hall, to the left or right as you exit the ticket barriers.
    • This exit is signed with 'Way out, exit 1, Regent Street (east side), Ladies & Gents Toilets'.
    • There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this exit.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located between the ticket hall and the exit steps.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located at the top of the slope, leading up to Regent Street (east side).
    • 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 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 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 not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.

Station Exit (Exit 2 - Piccadilly (North Side))

  • Exit Point View
    • This information is for the exit located off the ticket hall, to the right as you exit the ticket barriers.
    • This exit is signed with 'Way out, Exit 2, Piccadilly (north side)'.
    • There is stepped access at this exit.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located at the station exit, leading up to Piccadilly (north side).
    • There is/are 23 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
    • 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 not 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.
  • Comments View
    • There are 3 steps leading from the ticket hall to the bottom of the exit steps.
    • The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides as well as in the centre.

Station Exit (Exit 2 - Regent Street (West Side))

  • Exit Point View
    • This information is for the exit located off the ticket hall, to the right as you exit the ticket barriers.
    • This exit is signed with 'Way out, exit 2, Regent Street (west side)'.
    • There is stepped access at this exit.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located at the station exit, leading up to Regent Street (west side).
    • There is/are 28 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 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.
  • Comments View
    • There are 3 steps leading from the ticket hall to the bottom of the exit steps.
    • The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides as well as in the centre.

Station Exit (Exit 3 - Piccadilly (South Side))

  • Exit Point View
    • This information is for the exit located off the ticket hall, opposite the ticket barriers.
    • This exit is signed with 'Way out, exit 3, Piccadilly (south side)'.
    • There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this exit.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located between the ticket hall and the exit steps.
    • There is a slope with a very easy incline.
    • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located at the top of the slope, leading up to Piccadilly (south side).
    • There is/are 25 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 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 not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.

Station Exit (Exit 3 - Regent Street/St James's)

  • Exit Point View
    • This information is for the exit located off the ticket hall, opposite the ticket barriers.
    • This exit is signed with 'way out, exit 3, Regent Street St James's, Eros'.
    • There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this exit.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located between the ticket hall and the exit steps.
    • There is a slope with a very easy incline.
    • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located at the top of the slope, leading up to Regent Street/St James's.
    • There is/are 24 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 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 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 not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.

Station Exit (Exit 4 - Coventry Street (North Side))

  • Exit Point View
    • This information is for the exit located on the concourse to the left as you exit the ticket barriers.
    • This exit is signed with 'way out, exit 4, Shaftesbury Avenue'.
    • There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this exit.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located between the ticket hall and the exit steps.
    • There is a slope with a very easy incline.
    • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located at the top of the slope, leading up to Coventry Street (north side).
    • There is/are 26 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 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 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 not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.

Station Exit (Exit 4 - Coventry Street (South Side))

  • Exit Point View
    • This information is for the exit located off the ticket hall, to the left as you exit the ticket barriers.
    • This exit is signed with 'way out, exit 4 (Trocadero), Shaftesbury Ave, Haymarket & Eros'.
    • There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this exit.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located between the ticket hall and the exit steps.
    • There is a slope with a very easy incline.
    • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located at the top of the slope, leading up to Coventry Street (south side).
    • There is/are 28 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
    • 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 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.

Route 2 - Transfer - Bakerloo Line Southbound Platform 1 to Piccadilly Line Platforms 3 and 4

  • The approximate distance of this route is 50 metres (not including steps).
  • This route includes; 21 steps followed by another 19 steps.
  • There are some slight slopes along this route.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides as well as in the centre.
  • There is a help point available along this route.
  • Step 1: As you alight the train, take the exit at the far right hand-side of the platform.
  • Step 2: Having exited the platform, continue ahead for approximately 10 metres until reaching the steps.
  • Step 3: Take the steps down, then turn left and continue ahead along the passageway for approximately 40 metres.
  • There is a long slight slope along the majority of this section of the route.
  • Step 4: At the end of the passageway, turn left and go down the steps.
  • Step 5: At the bottom of the stairs, turn left onto Piccadilly line eastbound platform 3 or right onto Piccadilly line westbound platform 4.

Route 3 - Transfer - Bakerloo Line Northbound Platform 2 to Piccadilly Line Platforms 3 and 4

  • The approximate distance of this route is 30 metres (not including steps).
  • This route includes; 21 steps followed by another 19 steps.
  • There are some slight slopes along this route.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides as well as in the centre.
  • There is not a help point available along this route.
  • Step 1: As you alight the train, take the exit at the far left hand-side of the platform.
  • Step 2: Having exited the platform, turn right and continue ahead for approximately 10 metres until reaching the steps.
  • Step 3: Take the steps down, then turn left and continue ahead for approximately 15 metres along the passageway.
  • Step 4: At the end of the passageway, turn left and go down the steps.
  • Step 5: At the bottom of the steps, turn left onto Piccadilly line eastbound platform 3 or right onto Piccadilly line westbound platform 4.

Route 4 - Transfer - Bakerloo Line Northbound Platform 2 to Piccadilly Line Platforms 3 and 4 (Alternative)

  • The approximate distance of this route is 25 metres (not including steps).
  • This route includes; 17 steps followed by another 19 steps.
  • There are some slight/steep slopes along this route.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
  • There is not a help point available along this route.
  • Step 1: As you alight the train, take the exit at the far right hand-side of the platform.
  • Step 2: Having exited the platform, continue ahead for approximately 10 metres until reaching the steps.
  • Step 3: Take the steps down, then continue ahead along the passageway for approximately 10 metres.
  • There is a long slight slope along the entirety of this section of the route.
  • Step 4: At the end of the passageway, turn left and go down the steps.
  • Step 5: At the bottom of the stairs, turn left onto Piccadilly line eastbound platform 3 or right onto Piccadilly line westbound platform 4.