London Waterloo

London Waterloo station
Station Approach
London
Greater London.
SE1 8SW

Station Message

The escalator on Platform 20 is out of use. Access to the Siding and Underground can be made via the lift or the main concourse.

The escalators on Platform 24 are out of use. Access to the Siding and Underground can be made via lift or the main concourse.

Please speak with station staff if you require further assistance.

London Waterloo at a glance

  • Ticket Office
  • Ticket Machine
  • Prepurchase Collection
  • Car Park
  • Step Free Access
  • Toilets
  • WiFi
  • Bus Services
  • Cycle Storage Sheltered

Station details

Accessible Booking Office Counter

Two lowered ticket office counters can be found at windows 1 & 14 in the ticket office.

Accessible Taxis

Accessible taxis are available from the taxi rank on Cab Road / Station Approach

Accessible Ticket Machines

Ticket machines are located at various locations on the main concourse and are accessible to wheelchair users.

Customer Help Points

Passengers travelling on journeys from London Waterloo who require information or assistance are advised to approach a member of staff or visit the information point in the centre of the main concourse.

Staffed information points are located on the main concourse until 21:00 daily.  

A map of Waterloo station is available from South Western Railway Assisted Travel team (0800 52 82 100)

Impaired Mobility Set Down

Accessible bays are available near the taxi rank on Cab Road / Station Approach . For any assistance contact reception located next to drop off point on arrival. Passengers may also book assistance in advance by contacting South Western Railway Customer Services Centre on 0845 6000650. (Open 6am-10pm)

Induction Loop

Yes

National Key Toilets

The entrance to the public toilets is on the main concourse opposite platform 18, and these facilities have an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities. There is a another accessible toilet outside exit 3 operated by a RADAR key.

Ramp For Train Access

Yes

Staff Help Available

Monday to Friday – 04:45 to 01:05 Saturday – 04:45 to 01:50 Sunday – 05:45 to 01:05

Please visit the information point in the centre of the concourse for information and assistance.

Disability assistance can be arranged in advance by contacting South Western Railway on 0800 52 82 100 between 06:00 and 22:00 or by emailing assistedtravel@swrailway.com

It is preferred if assistance is arranged 24 hours in advance.

Step Free Access

There is step free access from the main concourse to all platforms, shops and facilities.

Step free exits are exit 1 (Station approach), exit 2 (with a lift to Waterloo Road and lift access to the London Underground Jubilee line), and exit 3 for taxis and onward travel towards the South Bank.

Wheelchairs Available

Yes

This station does not offer

Accessible Public Telephones

Penalty Fares

Applicable Operators: Network Rail

Prepurchase Collection

Yes

Smartcards

London Waterloo ticket office can issue new smartcards and sell tickets to smartcards including Flexi Seasons.


SmartcardIssue : Yes
SmartcardTopup : Yes
SmartcardValidator : Yes

Ticket Machine

Yes

Ticket Office

Monday to Friday – 05:30 to 23:15 Saturday – 05:30 to 23:15 Sunday – 06:30 to 22:30

Tickets bought in advance online or from South Western Railway telesales can be collected at Ticket Office or at Self-Serve Ticket Machines.

Bus Services

Waterloo is well connected to London's public transport network. Waterloo Underground station serves the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Plan a journey - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk)

Buses depart from several points around the station. All Transport for London Buses are accessible with step free access and have a dedicated mobility space. Buses from Waterloo (tfl.gov.uk)

The station has a dedicated taxi rank for London Black Taxis on the roadway outside exit 3.

Santander Hire Bicycles are available from the docking stations outside. Santander Cycles - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk)

Waterloo is within easy walking distance of the South Bank and a number of visitor attractions. Walking - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk).

Car Park

Station Car Park - 27 spaces
Monday to Friday – 24 hours Saturday – 24 hours Sunday – 24 hours

Cycle Storage Availability

Yes

Cycle Storage Cctv

Yes

Cycle Storage Location

Cycle storage is located outside exit 3 on Station Approach / Cab Road.

Also available:

  • on platforms 9 and 10
  • on platforms 11 and 12

Cycle Storage Sheltered

No

Cycle Storage Spaces

573 spaces

Cycle Storage Type

Stands, Wheel Racks

Taxi Rank

Taxis are available from the taxi rank on Cab Road / Station Approach

This station does not offer

Rail Replacement Services

Customer Service

Monday-Saturday 07:00-22:15 Sunday 09:00-20:45 

Station Reception

Left Luggage

Yes

Lost Property

Monday to Friday – 07:30 to 19:00

Staffing Level

Full time

Atm Machine

Located on concourse

Baby Change

Yes

Refreshment Facilities

A wide range of food outlets including seated dining, snacks, hot and cold drinks, convenience store and takeaway food.

Toilets

The entrance to the public toilets is on the main concourse opposite platform 18, and these facilities have an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities. There is a another accessible toilet outside exit 3 operated by a RADAR key.

Waiting Room

All platforms are partially or fully covered with a canopy.

WiFi

Free public Wi-Fi is available at the station

This station does not offer

First Class Lounge

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