Covent Garden — Local services in London

the station only has lifts to get out or a spiral staircase which apparently apparently has enough steps its the equivalent of 15 floors, i know thanks to a youtuber i watch that this is untrue, however it is ONLY stairs and lifts here, and when i went, 1 of the lifts was broken, so be warned, in busy times queues for the lifts can be a problem, a 1 way system is employed for the lifts and ticket hall but can still cause issues, use leicester sqaure 260 yards down the road if its too busy at covent garden station, however its your typical piccadilly line tube station, no real excitement, its in good proximity to covent garden and the exit comes out into the square, its also got it's original leslie green building which is lovely to see, the square it serves is lovely, and the market building is brilliant with lots of shops and cafes, there are markets here sometimes, however if you want the official covent garden market, its not here anymore(the building is, but not the market), go to nine...

While not perfect, nor fully accessible, this station does a decent job of taking people to and from Covent Garden area.

From the Piccadilly line platforms there are 20 steps up to the bottom landing for the lifts.

There are four lifts which hold around 30 people each. Travel time is about 30 seconds.

Unfortunately the spiral staircase is before the lifts and too many people use them.

It is over 130 steps up and only truly fit people should attempt it.

Even when busy the lifts are fastest.

The station is under 100 metres from the piazza. The ticket hall is step free. It has a separate way in and out.

There are several ticket machines near the way in, and staff to assist.

One thing to be aware of, is that on weekends, at certain times the station is exit only.

Holborn and Leicester Square stations are short walks away and will provide a more comfortable experience...

This review is only about the station.

If you are thinking about changing at Leicester square using Piccadilly line to come to Covent Garden, think twice. It is not quicker because you need to walk quite a lot to change trains, also at Covent Garden station, to get out, you need to use a lift which tends to have a long queue, or required to go up over 190 steps to go up to the ground if you do not wish to queue. Many people I saw was breathless in the middle of the long steps. I just put up a brave face and just managed to go up without stopping. It was a fun experience itself going up long narrow circling steps but it is not time saving or easier than walking from Leicester square station, which only takes like 5 mins. That is the reason I normally do not bother to use this station. Much easier to walk from Charing Cross or Leicester square, and nicer to...