Travel Advice for The ABM Essentials Training Course
A strike affecting the London Underground has been announced for Tuesday 5 and Wednesday 6 November by the RMT and ASLEF unions.
The venues for the conference and the training are very well served by National Rail stations, and many bus services, as well as connections to the DLR, which are all unaffected by the strike. They may, however, be busier than usual on these dates.
We anticipate that the tube network will run a reduced service, but it is not yet confirmed which tube lines and services will be affected.
We encourage you to plan your journey in advance and include extra time to travel to the venue. We will keep delegates updated with further details as they are announced.
TRAVELLING DIRECTIONS - ABM ESSENTIALS COURSE
5 NOVEMBER 2024
The training course is held at etc.venues 50-52 Chancery Ln, London WC2A 1HL. For delegates who are attending the training, please refer to the alternative routes below.
From Liverpool Street (1.2 miles)
Elizabeth Line and Walking:
- Take the Elizabeth Line from Liverpool Street Station to Farringdon Station. This is a direct line and takes about 2-3 minutes.
- From Farringdon Station, walk to 50-52 Chancery Lane. It’s approximately a 10-minute walk (about 0.5 miles).
Bus Option (No Tube Involved):
- Step 1: Walk to the Bishopsgate stop (near Liverpool Street).
- Step 2: Take Bus 25 towards Oxford Circus.
- Step 3: Get off at Holborn Circus / Fetter Lane.
- Step 4: Walk about 3 minutes (approximately 0.2 miles) to 50-52 Chancery Lane.
Walking Route 1 (Direct):
- Distance: Approximately 1.4 miles
- Estimated Time: Around 30 minutes
- Directions:
- Exit Liverpool Street Station and head west on Liverpool Street.
- Turn left onto Bishopsgate, then right onto New Broad Street.
- Continue onto Old Broad Street, then turn left onto London Wall.
- Walk along London Wall until you reach Aldersgate Street.
- Turn right onto Aldersgate Street and continue straight as it becomes St. Martin's Le Grand.
- Turn left onto Holborn Viaduct.
- Continue straight onto New Fetter Lane, then turn right onto Chancery Lane.
- Walk a short distance, and you’ll reach 50-52 Chancery Lane.
Walking Route 2 (Scenic Route via St. Paul’s Cathedral):
- Distance: Approximately 1.6 miles
- Estimated Time: Around 35 minutes
- Directions:
- Exit Liverpool Street Station and head west on Liverpool Street.
- Turn left onto Bishopsgate, then right onto Threadneedle Street.
- Continue onto Cornhill, then follow signs for Bank and St. Paul’s Cathedral.
- Pass by the Bank of England, then head west on Cheapside.
- Walk straight, and you’ll see St. Paul’s Cathedral on your left.
- Continue along Ludgate Hill and turn right onto Fetter Lane.
- Turn left onto Chancery Lane, and 50-52 Chancery Lane will be on your right.
Taxi or Ride-Hailing Service:
- Get a taxi or use Uber from Liverpool Street Station to 50-52 Chancery Lane.
- Estimated Travel Time: About 15-20 minutes, depending on traffic conditions.
From Waterloo (1 mile)
Elizabeth Line and Walking:
- Step 1: Take the Elizabeth Line from Waterloo East to Farringdon Station (requires a short walk to Waterloo East from Waterloo main station). The Elizabeth Line ride is approximately 7 minutes.
- Step 2: From Farringdon Station, walk to 50-52 Chancery Lane. It’s about a 10-minute walk (0.5 miles).
Taxi or Ride-Hailing Service:
- Get a taxi or use Uber from Waterloo Station to 50-52 Chancery Lane.
- Estimated Travel Time: Around 15-25 minutes, depending on traffic conditions.
Bus Option (No Tube Involved):
- Step 1: Walk to the bus stop "Waterloo Station/Mepham Street" (about 3 minutes from the station).
- Step 2: Take Bus 341 towards Angel or Bus 243 towards Wood Green.
- Step 3: Get off at Fetter Lane / Holborn Circus.
- Step 4: Walk about 3 minutes (0.2 miles) to 50-52 Chancery Lane.
Walking Route 1 (Direct):
- Distance: Approximately 1.4 miles
- Estimated Time: Around 30 minutes
Directions:
- Exit Waterloo Station and head north on Waterloo Road.
- Cross Waterloo Bridge, continuing straight until you reach Aldwych.
- Follow Aldwych to the right and then continue onto Kingsway.
- Turn left onto High Holborn.
- Continue onto Chancery Lane, and 50-52 Chancery Lane will be on your left.
Walking Route 2 (Scenic Route via Covent Garden):
- Distance: Approximately 1.7 miles
- Estimated Time: Around 35 minutes
Directions:
- Exit Waterloo Station and head north on Waterloo Road.
- Cross Waterloo Bridge and continue straight.
- Turn left onto the Strand and walk towards Covent Garden.
- From Covent Garden, head northwest on Long Acre and turn right onto Kingsway.
- Continue on Kingsway and turn left onto High Holborn.
- Turn right onto Chancery Lane, and 50-52 Chancery Lane will be on your left.
From London Bridge (1.2 miles)
Elizabeth Line and Walking:
- Step 1: Take the Thameslink from London Bridge to Farringdon Station. This journey takes about 5-6 minutes.
- Step 2: From Farringdon Station, walk to 50-52 Chancery Lane, approximately a 10-minute walk (0.5 miles).
Taxi or Ride-Hailing Service:
Step 1: Get a taxi or use Uber from London Bridge Station to 50-52 Chancery Lane.
Estimated Travel Time: Around 15-25 minutes, depending on traffic conditions.
Bus Option (No Tube Involved):
- Step 1: Walk to the bus stop "London Bridge Station" (about 2 minutes from the station).
- Step 2: Take Bus 17 towards Archway.
- Step 3: Get off at Fetter Lane / Holborn Circus.
- Step 4: Walk about 3 minutes (0.2 miles) to 50-52 Chancery Lane.
Walking Route 1 (Direct):
- Distance: Approximately 1.6 miles
- Estimated Time: Around 30-35 minutes
Directions:
- Exit London Bridge Station and head northwest on Borough High Street.
- Cross London Bridge and continue straight onto King William Street.
- Follow King William Street, then continue onto Cheapside.
- Turn left onto New Change and walk towards St. Paul’s Cathedral.
- From St. Paul’s, continue on Ludgate Hill, then turn right onto Fetter Lane.
- Turn left onto Chancery Lane, and 50-52 Chancery Lane will be on your right.
Walking Route 2 (Scenic Route via the South Bank):
- Distance: Approximately 2 miles
- Estimated Time: Around 40 minutes
Directions:
- Exit London Bridge Station and head towards the South Bank.
- Walk along the South Bank of the River Thames, passing landmarks like the Tate Modern and the Millennium Bridge.
- Cross the Thames via Blackfriars Bridge.
- Continue onto New Bridge Street and then turn left onto Fleet Street.
- Walk up Fleet Street and turn right onto Fetter Lane.
- Finally, turn left onto Chancery Lane, and 50-52 Chancery Lane will be on your right.
From Paddington (2.9 miles)
Elizabeth Line and Walking:
- Step 1: Take the Elizabeth Line from Paddington Station to Farringdon Station. This journey takes about 10 minutes.
- Step 2: From Farringdon Station, walk to 50-52 Chancery Lane, approximately a 10-minute walk (0.5 miles).
- Taxi or Ride-Hailing Service:
Step 1: Get a taxi or use Uber from Paddington Station to 50-52 Chancery Lane.
Estimated Travel Time: About 20-30 minutes, depending on traffic conditions.
Bus Option (No Tube Involved):
- Step 1: Walk to the bus stop "Paddington Station / Eastbourne Terrace" (about 2 minutes from the station).
- Step 2: Take Bus 23 towards Liverpool Street.
- Step 3: Get off at Aldwych / Drury Lane.
- Step 4: Walk about 10 minutes (0.5 miles) to 50-52 Chancery Lane.
Walking Route 1 (Direct):
- Distance: Approximately 2.7 miles
- Estimated Time: Around 50-55 minutes
Directions:
- Exit Paddington Station and head east on Praed Street.
- Continue onto Edgware Road and then turn right onto Oxford Street.
- Follow Oxford Street until you reach Tottenham Court Road.
- Turn right onto New Oxford Street and continue straight.
- Follow High Holborn and turn right onto Chancery Lane.
- 50-52 Chancery Lane will be on your left.
Walking Route 2 (Scenic Route via Hyde Park and Mayfair):
- Distance: Approximately 3.1 miles
- Estimated Time: Around 1 hour
Directions:
- Exit Paddington Station and head south towards Hyde Park.
- Walk through Hyde Park towards the southeast, exiting near the Wellington Arch.
- Continue through Mayfair, heading east on Piccadilly.
- Follow Piccadilly and turn left onto St. James’s Street, then continue towards Trafalgar Square.
- From Trafalgar Square, walk up the Strand towards Aldwych.
- Turn left onto Kingsway and then right onto High Holborn.
- Turn left onto Chancery Lane, and 50-52 Chancery Lane will be on your left.
From Blackfriars (1 mile)
Elizabeth Line and Walking:
- Step 1: Take the Thameslink from Blackfriars Station to Farringdon Station. The journey takes about 3-4 minutes.
- Step 2: From Farringdon Station, walk to 50-52 Chancery Lane, approximately a 10-minute walk (0.5 miles).
Taxi or Ride-Hailing Service:
- Step 1: Get a taxi or use Uber from Blackfriars Station to 50-52 Chancery Lane.
- Estimated Travel Time: About 10-15 minutes, depending on traffic.
Bus Option (No Tube Involved):
- Step 1: Walk to the bus stop "Blackfriars Station / North Entrance" (about 2 minutes from the station).
- Step 2: Take Bus 63 towards King's Cross.
- Step 3: Get off at Fetter Lane / Holborn Circus.
- Step 4: Walk about 3 minutes (0.2 miles) to 50-52 Chancery Lane.
Walking Route 1 (Direct):
- Distance: Approximately 0.8 miles
- Estimated Time: Around 15-20 minutes
Directions:
- Exit Blackfriars Station and head north on New Bridge Street.
- Turn left onto Fleet Street.
- Continue on Fleet Street and then turn right onto Fetter Lane.
- Turn left onto Chancery Lane, and 50-52 Chancery Lane will be on your right.
Walking Route 2 (Scenic Route via Victoria Embankment):
- Distance: Approximately 1 mile
- Estimated Time: Around 20-25 minutes
Directions:
- Exit Blackfriars Station and walk towards the Victoria Embankment.
- Walk along the river on the Victoria Embankment heading west.
- Turn right onto Temple Avenue, and continue up towards Fleet Street.
- Turn left onto Fleet Street, then right onto Fetter Lane.
- Finally, turn left onto Chancery Lane, and 50-52 Chancery Lane will be on your right.
From King's Cross (1.6 miles)
Elizabeth Line and Walking:
- Step 1: Take the Elizabeth Line from King's Cross St Pancras to Farringdon Station. This journey takes about 2-3 minutes.
- Step 2: From Farringdon Station, walk to 50-52 Chancery Lane, which is approximately a 10-minute walk (0.5 miles).
Taxi or Ride-Hailing Service:
- Step 1: Get a taxi or use from King's Cross Station to 50-52 Chancery Lane.
- Estimated Travel Time: Around 10-20 minutes, depending on traffic conditions.
Bus Option (No Tube Involved):
- Step 1: Walk to the bus stop "King's Cross Station / Euston Road" (about 3 minutes from the station).
- Step 2: Take Bus 45 towards Clapham Park or Bus 63 towards Honor Oak.
- Step 3: Get off at Fetter Lane / Holborn Circus.
- Step 4: Walk about 3 minutes (0.2 miles) to 50-52 Chancery Lane.
Walking Route 1 (Direct):
- Distance: Approximately 1.2 miles
- Estimated Time: Around 25-30 minutes
Directions:
- Exit King's Cross Station and head south on Gray's Inn Road.
- Continue straight on Gray's Inn Road for about 0.8 miles.
- Turn right onto High Holborn.
- Continue for a short distance, then turn left onto Chancery Lane.
- 50-52 Chancery Lane will be on your left.
Walking Route 2 (Scenic Route via Russell Square and Bloomsbury):
- Distance: Approximately 1.6 miles
- Estimated Time: Around 35 minutes
Directions:
- Exit King's Cross Station and head west towards Euston Road.
- Walk along Euston Road to Russell Square.
- Continue through Russell Square, heading south towards Bloomsbury Square.
- From Bloomsbury Square, walk down High Holborn.
- Turn right onto Chancery Lane, and 50-52 Chancery Lane will be on your left.
From Farringdon (0.7 mile)
Directions:
- Exit Farringdon Station onto Cowcross Street.
- Turn right onto Farringdon Road, and walk south for about 5 minutes.
- Turn left onto Charterhouse Street, continue straight, and cross over Holborn Circus.
- Continue onto Holborn for a short distance.
- Turn right onto Chancery Lane and walk down until you reach 50-52 Chancery Lane.
- Estimated Travel Time: About 12 - 15 minutes
Taxi or Ride-Hailing Service:
- Get a taxi or use Uber from Farringdon Station to 50-52 Chancery Lane.
- Estimated Travel Time: About 7 minutes, depending on traffic conditions.
From City Thameslink (0.6 mile)
Directions:
- Exit City Thameslink: Leave the station using the Ludgate Hill exit (North Bank side).
- Head east on Ludgate Hill: Walk towards Fleet Street. This will involve a slight right turn onto Fleet Street.
- Continue on Fleet Street: Walk along Fleet Street for about 0.3 miles (approximately 5-7 minutes).
- Turn left onto Chancery Lane: You will find Chancery Lane on your left. Turn onto it and continue walking.
- Arrive at 50-52 Chancery Lane: It will be on your right after about 2-3 minutes' walk down the lane.
Taxi or Ride-Hailing Service:
- Get a taxi or use Uber from City Thames Link Station to 50-52 Chancery Lane.
- Estimated Travel Time: About 4 minutes, depending on traffic conditions.