Station Guide: London Bridge

Main Central London Station

Address

Railway Approach, London SE1 (map)

London Bridge is 2 stations in one. A through station for services to Cannon Street and Charing Cross (via Waterloo East) and Thameslink service to Bedford and Brighton (Platforms 1-6). A terminus for train services to South London and the South Coast (platforms 7 - 16).

All trains to and from Greenwich and Blackheath stop at this station.

Trains:

To Greenwich - usually from platforms 4 (or 1) but always check
via Deptford

To Blackheath - usually from platforms 4 (or 1) but always check
via Lewisham

Beware: Preparations for the millennium can cause delays/cancellations/diversions to trains at weekends because of engineering work - always check with the operator before travelling on 0345 48 49 50 (24 hour service)

Ticket Office

When not open tickets are available from machine. There is also a "permit to travel" machine.

For all services use the Rail Track - Timetables On-line.
For central London stations insert "London" before the station name E.G. London Bridge.
If you leave date and/or time blank it will give you the next service.

Services

Facilities

• All platforms are covered - large covered concourse
• Waiting Rooms on some platforms
• Toilets: Pay facilities for Ladies and Gentlemen (with disabled access) at front of station
• Other toilets available on some platforms

Telephone

• Various telephones available on station concourse and on some platforms

Disabled

• Disabled access: To platforms via ramps

• For assistance call 01223 617640 (24 hours notice required)
• Minicom: 01233 617621

Shops

• Newsagent
• Restaurant and bar on concourse and local restaurants close-by
• Coffee shops
• Chemist
• Various small shops on concourse
• Bank autoteller (ATM) machines outside and on concourse (NatWest and Lloyds) - accept VISA and MasterCard

Travel

Travel Card Zone: 1

London Underground - Tube (subway system or metro)

• London Bridge has connections to the London Underground: Northern Line (BLACK);

• Tube Maps: Local to London Bridge

• Jubilee Line extension now fully open.  Services to Greenwich North (for Millennium Dome).  Service now open through to Waterloo, Green Park, Wembley and Stanmore.

London Buses

• Large Bus Station immediately outside station

Parking

• Difficult and not advised

Taxis

• Rank immediately outside station

Comments

• Major London station close to London Bridge, a short walk into the heart of the City of London.
• Local tourist attractions include The London Dungeons, Tower Bridge, H.M.S. Belfast, Clink Prison, Golden Hind, Southwark Cathedral, The George