If you’re looking to rent office space in London, the options can seem overwhelming. With so many offices in London to choose from, it can sometimes be a challenge to find the one which is ideal for you. However, a key factor in choosing the right office space is considering its accessibility for you and your team.
London's transport network is renowned for its iconic red buses as well as the historic Underground, which was first established in 1863. This network has continued to evolve and now includes the London Overground, DLR (Docklands Light Railway), and services by Transport for London (TfL) like trams and boats.
The opening of the Elizabeth Line in 2022 is the latest addition to London’s comprehensive travel network and illustrates the continuous commitment to expanding transport facilities.
Understanding the relationship between office location and transport accessibility is vital for businesses. It’s also important to consider that while well-connected areas offer ease of commuting and are often more desirable, they are also likely to have greater rental costs.
In this article, we delve into London’s key transport hubs to guide you in finding an office to rent in London, ensuring your workspace is ideally situated in this global business centre.
London's best travel-connected office space areas
Opting for an office in Central London guarantees a business with almost unparalleled transport connections. These connections can be crucial for quick and easy access to both domestic and international markets, whether it’s easy access via a nearby tube station or being within reach of an easy connection to an airport.
Stations like King's Cross St. Pancras not only connect to major UK cities but also serve as a vital link to European destinations through the Eurostar. Similarly, others like London Waterloo, Victoria, Paddington and more provide rapid regional access, making them ideal hubs for businesses with UK-wide operations.
Central London’s comprehensive transport network, including these key stations, makes it an exceptional choice for firms prioritising efficient and wide-reaching connectivity.
Let’s dive into some of the best areas of Central London where having an office can provide access to these extensive transport links.
Westminster office space
Westminster is located at the South West end of central London. Alongside being the administrative centre of the UK government, it also features many of the city’s most popular attractions, such as Big Ben.
Basing your business here gives you an address that will be recognised around the world. An office space in Westminster would set you up as a neighbour to some of the city’s most famous landmarks, instantly serving as an anchor point for guests to find your office.
Here are some of our top picks for office spaces in Westminster.
Piccadilly
Our Piccadilly centre puts you right in the centre of London, with easy access to the Westminster area. These offices at 48 Warwick lie in the buzz of Soho with easy access on foot to theatre, dining, shopping and culture.
This West End office space boasts city views and brightly lit workspaces, with break-out areas and bookable meeting rooms.
Nearby stations include the Piccadilly Circus, Oxford Circus, and Leicester Square Underground stations, making this centre great for anyone travelling on the Northern, Bakersfield, and Waterloo lines.
Highlights include
● Showers
● Disabled facilities
● Elevator
Information about Piccadilly
● Location: 48 Warwick Street, London, W1B 5AW
● Starting cost: Private offices from £289 per person per month
● Opening hours: Private Office and Dedicated Desk access is 24/7 access; Memberships access during reception hours.
● Nearby stations: Piccadilly Circus Tube Station (a four-minute walk away), Oxford Circus Tube Station (a nine-minute walk away), and Leicester Square Tube Station (a 12-minute walk away)
Great Portland Street
Great Portland Street is a prime location for offices in London in the heart of the West End.
This Edwardian office building boasts high-speed internet access, shower and kitchen facilities.
Nearby stations include Goodge Street, Oxford Circus and Regent’s Park. All these Overground stations are approximately a 10-minute walk away, easily connecting the location to the Northern, Victoria, and Bakerloo lines, as well as the Metropolitan, Circle, and Hammersmith & City lines.
Highlights include
● Elevator
● Shower facilities
● Fully equipped meeting rooms
Information about Great Portland Street
● Location: 3-8 Bolsover Street, London, W1W 6AB
● Starting cost: Private offices from £309 per person per month
● Opening hours: Private Office and Dedicated Desk access is 24/7 access; Memberships access during reception hours.
● Nearby stations: Goodge Street Tube Station (a 10-minute walk away), Oxford Circus Tube Station (an 11-minute walk away), and Regent’s Park Tube Station (a 10-minute walk away)
Strand Charing Cross
Strand Charing Cross is near some of London’s most iconic cultural attractions and is just a few minutes walk away from Trafalgar Square, The National Gallery and Nelson’s Column.
This location is also moments away from Charing Cross Station. This convenient access to London’s travel network also includes proximity to both the Embankment and Leicester Square Overground Stations.
Thanks to this, those travelling via the Southeastern Railway or District Line, Circle, and Northern underground routes can easily get to and from the office.
Highlights include
● Disabled facilities
● Break-out areas
● Showers
Information about Strand Charing Cross
● Location: 8 Duncannon Street, London, WC2N 4JF
● Starting cost: Private offices from £309 per person per month
● Opening hours: Private Office and Dedicated Desk access is 24/7 access; Memberships access during reception hours.
● Nearby stations: Charing Cross Station (a three-minute walk away), Embankment Tube Station (a six-minute walk away), and Leicester Square Tube Station (a six-minute walk away)
Kings Cross office space
A Kings Cross office space puts you in one of London’s best locations for travel across the city, the UK and Europe.
The local Kings Cross St. Pancras Station hosts train routes across London via the Underground and national rail routes across the UK. The adjoining St. Pancras International station also has Eurostar train routes to France, Belgium, and The Netherlands.
Here are some of our top office space considerations for businesses looking to take advantage of this well-connected area.
Kings Cross
Our Kings Cross centre on Gray’s Inn Road is an excellent location for businesses in the legal, media and culture sectors.
This central London location is home to Pentonville, a key London legal quarter. It’s also the location of The Guardian newspaper and Central St Martins College of Art and Design.
This office space in London offers a central location while being close to many attractions such as Camden Market, the Wellcome Collection, and The Foundling Museum.
Highlights include
● Disabled facilities
● Business lounge
● Break-out areas
Information about Kings Cross
● Location: 344-354 Gray's Inn Road, London, WC1X 8BP
● Starting cost: Private offices from £225 per person per month
● Opening hours: Private Office and Dedicated Desk access is 24/7 access; Memberships access during reception hours.
● Nearby stations: Kings Cross St Pancras Station (a five-minute walk away), Euston Station (a 15-minute walk away)
Euston Station
Euston Station is an office space with a traditional red-brick exterior and a modern interior.
This warm office space offers everything a modern business could need. It offers a business lounge and plenty of space for collaboration.
Any business located here will be close to some of London’s best academic and museum institutions. UCL, SOAS and Birbeck universities are a ten-minute walk away. Slightly beyond that, you’ll find the prestigious British Museum.
Euston Station, one of London’s biggest train stations, is a five-minute walk away.
Highlights include
● Elevator
● Business lounge
● Disabled facilities
Information about Euston Station
● Location: 16 Upper Woburn Place, London, WC1H 0AF
● Starting cost: Private offices from £245 per person per month
● Opening hours: Private Office and Dedicated Desk access is 24/7 access; Memberships access during reception hours.
● Nearby stations: Euston Station (a five-minute walk away)
Paddington office space
Paddington office space is served by the nearby Paddington Station. This key London station offers transport connections via the Underground and Elizabeth Line. Its railway station also offers national rail connections via Great Western Railway.
This location is ideal for international travel, as the Heathrow Express train also departs every 15 minutes from Paddington station.
If you want to establish your business in Paddington, consider these premier office space locations.
Paddington Sheldon Square
The Paddington Sheldon Square area is home to a thriving tech community. Paddington is home to major businesses such as Microsoft, Nissan, Visa and Virgin.
The Sheldon Square office space is also just moments away from the canal at Paddington Basin. The area offers a scenic place to unwind with lunchtime walks or after-work drinks.
The nearest station is Paddington, which is a five-minute walk away.
Highlights include
● Disabled facilities
● Suspended ceilings
● Break-out areas
Information about Paddington Sheldon Square
● Location: 1 Kingdom Street, London, W2 6BD
● Starting cost: Private offices from £375 per person per month
● Opening hours: Private Office and Dedicated Desk access is 24/7 access; Memberships access during reception hours.
● Nearby stations: Paddington Station (a five-minute walk away)
Victoria office space
Victoria is located next to the area of Westminster. This thriving shopping, business and dining hub is well-served by Victoria Station.
The station has an Underground Line and national rail departures across the UK. It also has the Stansted Express, with Stansted Airport trains leaving every 15 minutes.
The nearby Victoria Coach Station is London’s main coach stop for coaches from across the UK.
These are our top office space locations that take advantage of the robust travel network in Victoria.
Victoria Station
Our Victoria Station office space is located in the southwest of London’s city centre. Victoria Station is just minutes away, making this office ideal for train travel across the city and the rest of the UK.
The area is a hub of culture, with the Apollo Victoria Theatre next door. Westminster Cathedral is within close walking distance.
The office has a modern design with stylish lighting and wood panelling. Its thoughtfully designed break-out areas are great for fostering creativity between colleagues.
Victoria Station is just a one-minute walk away, with easy connections to the Mayfair, Knightsbridge, and Soho areas.
Highlights include
● Elevator
● Onsite sandwich/coffee bar
● Break-out areas
Information about Victoria Station
● Location: 25 Wilton Road, London, SW1V 1LW
● Starting cost: Private offices from £455 per person per month
● Opening hours: Private Office and Dedicated Desk access is 24/7 access; Memberships access during reception hours.
● Nearby stations: Victoria Station (a three-minute walk away)
Victoria Grosvenor Gardens
Victoria Grosvenor Gardens is conveniently located right by Victoria Station.
The upmarket areas of Belgravia and Knightsbridge are also just a short walk away. This makes this office ideal for any business wanting to highlight luxury and exclusivity with their address.
Nearby stations include Victoria (a three-minute walk away) and Sloane Square (a 15-minute walk away).
Highlights include
● Disabled facilities
● Bicycle storage
● Showers
Information about Victoria Grosvenor Gardens
● Location: 52 Grosvenor Gardens, London, SW1W 0AU
● Starting cost: Private offices from £455 per person per month
● Opening hours: Private Office and Dedicated Desk access is 24/7 access; Memberships access during reception hours.
● Nearby stations: Victoria Station (a three-minute walk away) and Sloane Square Tube Station (a 15-minute walk away)
City of London
Choosing an office to rent in the City of London puts you right at the heart of this global metropolis.
The area is the location of the Tower of London. It’s also home to more modern landmarks, such as The Gherkin, which houses major financial institutions.
Explore this selection of City of London offices to embed your business within this historic hub.
Liverpool Street New Broad Street House
Liverpool Street New Broad Street House is located in one of London’s financial hubs. This spacious office offers a business lounge and a wide variety of workspace options, giving your team plenty of space for collaboration.
Liverpool Street Station is a two-minute walk away and the Moorgate and Bank Underground stations are both eight minutes away. Thanks to this, the centre is easy to travel to and from for those using the Elizabeth line, as well as the Central, Metropolitan, and Circle Underground lines.
Highlights include
● Sandwich service
● Vending machines
● Disabled facilities
Information about Liverpool Street New Broad Street House
● Location: 35 New Broad Street, London, EC2M 1NH
● Starting cost: Private offices from £375 per person per month
● Opening hours: Private Office and Dedicated Desk access is 24/7 access; Memberships access during reception hours.
● Nearby stations: Liverpool Street Station (a two-minute walk away), Moorgate Tube Station (an eight-minute walk away), and Bank Tube Station (an eight-minute walk away)
The Gherkin
The Gherkin is one of London’s most iconic buildings. This location at 30 St Mary’s Axe is the home of The Bank of England and the Stock Exchange.
For any business looking to be a global leader, this location is a sleek and sophisticated choice.
Nearby stations include Fenchurch Street, Liverpool Street, and Aldgate, which means that it’s easily reached by almost every line on the Underground system.
Highlights include
● On-site lunch restaurant
● Showers
● Sandwich service
Information about The Gherkin
● Location: 30 St Mary's Axe, London, EC3A 8BF
● Starting cost: Private offices from £525 per person per month
● Opening hours: Private Office and Dedicated Desk access is 24/7 access; Memberships access during reception hours.
● Nearby stations: Fenchurch Street Station (a six-minute walk away), Liverpool Street Station (an eight-minute walk away), and Aldgate Tube Station (a seven-minute walk away)
Fenchurch Street
Fenchurch Street is a modern office development on the doorstep of the Tower of London.
This location puts your business right in the centre of the City of London, with convenient access to the rest of the city.
The office’s nearest stations are the Fenchurch Street Train Station, ideal for those travelling with c2c, and Tower Hill, which is great for those travelling via the Underground.
Highlights include
● Disabled facilities
● Business lounge
● Suspended ceilings
Information about Fenchurch Street
● Location: 6 London Street, London, EC3R 7LP
● Starting cost: Private offices from £295 per person per month
● Opening hours: Private Office and Dedicated Desk access is 24/7 access; Memberships access during reception hours.
● Nearby stations: Fenchurch Street Station (a two-minute walk away) and Tower Hill Tube Station (an eight-minute walk away)
Southwark office space
Southwark office space is served by the nearby Southwark station, which connects via one stop on the Jubilee Line to Waterloo Station.
This makes the area ideal for businesses requiring links to the south coast, due to Waterloo’s regular trains across South and South West England. It’s also extremely well-connected via TfL services across the whole of London.
To integrate your business into this well-connected area, choose from one of these compelling workspace offerings.
Borough High Street
Our Borough High Street centre offers easy access to both central and south London.
This office location is within close proximity to iconic cultural landmarks, including the Tate Modern and Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre.
Nearby Underground stations include Borough and London Bridge, making it easily accessible via the Northern and Jubilee lines.
Highlights include
● On-site parking
● Showers
● Break-out areas
Information about Borough High Street
● Location: 100 Borough High Street, London, SE1 1LB
● Starting cost: Private offices from £255 per person per month
● Opening hours: Private Office and Dedicated Desk access is 24/7 access; Memberships access during reception hours.
● Nearby stations: Borough Tube Station (a five-minute walk away) and London Bridge Station (a five-minute walk away)
London Bridge office space
London Bridge office space is located right by the River Thames and the city’s iconic London Bridge.
This central location makes businesses of all kinds in good company here. London Bridge station is served by the London Underground and has regular national rail connections across the UK.
These are our choices for a well-connected office space in the London Bridge area.
London Bridge More London
London Bridge More London is a prestigious business community with stylish interior decor.
As a unique business park in a central London location, this office in London offers great opportunities for networking. This office location also counts business powerhouses PwC and EY as neighbours.
The best station for this location is London Bridge, which is a five-minute walk away, and is a hub for those travelling via Southeastern Railway, Thameslink, and Southern Rail.
Highlights include
● Outside seating area/terrace
● On-site lunch restaurant
● Bicycle storage
Information about London Bridge More London
● Location: 3 More London Riverside, London, SE1 2RE
● Starting cost: Private offices from £435 per person per month
● Opening hours: Private Office and Dedicated Desk access is 24/7 access; Memberships access during reception hours.
● Nearby stations: London Bridge Station (a five-minute walk away)
London Bridge The News Building
London Bridge The News Building is home to some of the world’s biggest media organisations. The Wall Street Journal, The Times and publisher HarperCollins all have offices here.
This location is a superb choice for any media and communications company looking for a prime business address.
Nearby transport links include London Bridge and Borough, which offers accessibility for those travelling via Southern Rail and Southeastern Railway as well as Underground lines like Jubilee and Northern.
Highlights include
● Elevator
● Disabled facilities
● Suspended ceilings
Information about London Bridge The News Building
● Location: 3 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9SG
● Starting cost: Private offices from £435 per person per month
● Opening hours: Private Office and Dedicated Desk access is 24/7 access; Memberships access during reception hours.
● Nearby stations: London Bridge (a two-minute walk away) and Borough (a 10-minute walk away)
West End office space - Hammersmith
Hammersmith is located in London’s thriving West End, nestled between Kensington and Shepherd's Bush. The area’s main station, Hammersmith, has three Underground lines that run across the city.
Explore these conveniently located Hammersmith offices if a West End location seems like the right fit for your business.
Hammersmith The Foundry
Hammersmith The Foundry is an ultra-modern office space built with collaboration in mind. Its private office spaces lie alongside a variety of other areas, including break-out areas, a cafe, a lounge and a roof terrace.
Those travelling to this centre can easily reach it via the Hammersmith District & Piccadilly Station, which frequently sees trains come through on the District and Piccadilly lines, as one would expect.
Highlights include
● Bicycle storage
● Secure underground parking
● On-site lunch restaurant
Information about Hammersmith The Foundry
● Location: 77 Fulham Palace Road, London, W6 8AF
● Starting cost: Private offices from £325 per person per month
● Opening hours: Private Office and Dedicated Desk access is 24/7 access; Memberships access during reception hours.
● Nearby stations: Hammersmith District & Piccadilly Station (a four-minute walk away) and Hammersmith Station (an eight-minute walk away)
Canary Wharf office space - Financial centre
Canary Wharf is one of London’s most vital financial districts. The area hosts the offices of some of the world’s most famous banks, including Barclays, JP Morgan Chase, and Bank of America.
The area also is a key location for a variety of professional services, manufacturing and tech businesses.
Canary Wharf has two main stations. The Underground station serves the London Underground and the Elizabeth Line, while the DLR connects to East and South London.
Here are our premier Canary Wharf office spaces for businesses looking to embed themselves into this seamlessly connected financial centre.
1 Canada Square
1 Canada Square is located in London’s key financial centre, Canary Wharf.
The 1 Canada Square skyscraper is a prestigious Canary Wharf office space, home to businesses across finance, media and manufacturing.
Its closest transport links are Canary Wharf DLR and Canary Wharf Underground stations, which connect to London’s Elizabeth Line.
Highlights include
● On-site lunch restaurant
● On-site sandwich/coffee bar
● Disabled facilities
Information about 1 Canada Square
● Location: 1 Canada Square, London, E14 5AA
● Starting cost: Private offices from £415 per person per month
● Opening hours: Private Office and Dedicated Desk access is 24/7 access; Memberships access during reception hours.
● Nearby stations: Canary Wharf DLR Station (a two-minute walk away) and Canary Wharf Underground Station (a five-minute walk away)
Cabot Square
Cabot Square is a beautifully designed building with views across the Thames.
Located in London’s thriving finance community, this Canary Wharf office space is surrounded by a range of amenities such as shops, gyms and park space.
Cabot Square is conveniently located near Canary Wharf DLR and Underground stations, both around five minutes away.
Highlights include
● Outside seating area/terrace
● On-site lunch restaurant
● Bicycle storage
Information about Cabot Square
● Location: 77 Fulham Palace Road, London, W6 8AF
● Starting cost: Private offices from £435 per person per month
● Opening hours: Private Office and Dedicated Desk access is 24/7 access; Memberships access during reception hours.
● Nearby stations: Canary Wharf DLR Station (a two-minute walk away) and Canary Wharf Tube Station (a five-minute walk away)
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