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London Waterloo Railway Station (WAT)

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    Alexandru S.
    "Be aware of the long walk from Northern, Bakerloo to Jubilee line."(8 Tips)
    Abdulrahman A.
    "Easy to get Oyster Cards"(5 Tips)
    James T.
    "The "stars and stripes" from bagel factory is delicious"(5 Tips)
    Alex R.
    "Best food and coffee is at Benugo on the top level opposite Boots"(18 Tips)
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  • Márton F.
    Márton FerenciJune 23, 2018
    Been here 10+ times
    Easy to navigate station with standard facilities and great connection to the Underground. Main sights in walking distance especially Southbank with the food market and great exhibitions.
  • Christopher D.
    Christopher DoyleSeptember 27, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Don't bother with the tube if you're going across the river to Strand/Trafalgar Square. Take a walk through the South Bank and across the Hungerford bridge. It doesn't take much longer and it's free!
    Upvoted 2 weeks ago
  • Geoff H.
    Geoff HuckleJune 24, 2013
    Been here 50+ times
    The ATMs by WH Smith get busy. Try the ones down the escalators by the Waterloo Road exit, the ones by Lush (if you can stand the smell) or the ones in the bureau de change.
  • Bridget M.
    Bridget McGregorOctober 19, 2010
    Instead of getting the tube to Charing Cross or Embankment, try the walk across the river via the footbridge. Great views of London and good break from being underground.
  • Ree S.
    Ree SaundersSeptember 21, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Look up! Amazing new 2nd level: Coffee, Food, Sushi, Gifts, Shopping... Perfect for meet ups or killing time, enjoy!
  • Patres F.
    Patres FNovember 12, 2012
    Busiest Railway Station in Britain and one of the busiest in Europe (by number of passengers). Biggest Railway Station in UK (by floor area)!
  • Jason G.
    Jason GrantMarch 25, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Get into a train early to pick any seat you want.
  • darko s.
    darko starOctober 30, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    There are now two M&S stores at Waterloo. The one nearest Starbucks is smaller and more for quick, small snacks, and sandwiches. The one near Costa is bigger, and better!
  • Abdulrahman A.heart icon on user image
    Good Railway Servies, Routs & Time! Easy to get Oyster Cards, Easy to Top-Up & Very Easy to Use! Convenient & Economical. Using Underground & Buses are part of London Experience. تجربة القطارات ممتعة
  • Abdulrahman A.heart icon on user image
    Amazing Historical City, traditional buildings, classical atmosphere everywhere! Enjoy the British heritage. Bus Tour is nice, London Eye, Undergrounds, Buses, Theatre, Fish & Chips, Hyde Park & shops
  • Mark W.
    Mark WingAugust 28, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    For Surrey leave from low number platforms, with local trains in a loop 'clockwise' back to the high number platforms. For Berkshire leave from high numbers with local journeys reversed
  • Chris H.heart icon on user image
    Chris HainesMarch 12, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Huge train station. very busy. You'll find access to the trains and Underground on the ground floor, and more restaurant based shops on the first floor.
  • Jack S.heart icon on user image
    Jack SmithAugust 16, 2014
    Been here 100+ times
    Want to view the departure boards, but don't like crowds? Escaping up to the retail balcony will give a good view of the boards, without the need to continuously dodge passers by.
  • Lindberg F.
    Lindberg FilhoNovember 26, 2012
    Arrive on time the trains are normally very punctual. There are lots of fast food restaurants such as mcdonalds, burger king and wassabi. They can be very handy
  • Salwan F.heart icon on user image
    Salwan FinjOctober 4, 2019
    Big and busy and connects SWR and underground trains. Lots of f&b and a decent M&S and Boots there as well... little chaotic so have your train time and platform info ready in advance to avoid stress
  • Jamzeheart icon on user image
    JamzeJune 25, 2015
    Excellent selection of coffee locations - a flat white & sausage muffin from Benugo make a great combination early in the morning.
  • Erdi K.
    Erdi KaracaMarch 17, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    There are a number of places to dine or simply buy some drinks. If you are looking for a cheap place to buy some food or bottle drinks, there is M&S simply food or WhistleStop towards the platform 1.
  • John Richard H.heart icon on user image
    John Richard HewittJuly 6, 2019
    Been here 10+ times
    Do you remember when you could fly and dream and talk with dragons and bathe in moonlight while moon-ravens sang lullabies? Don't let anyone halt your creativity. Your life, your heart, your mind.
  • Ianheart icon on user image
    IanAugust 11, 2013
    The transformation of this station in the last 30 years is amazing! And there's more ro come. It still retains many of the original features alongside the modern architecture.
  • Bridget M.
    Bridget McGregorOctober 19, 2010
    You can catch a boat to various destinations on the river from here via the Thames River Services. Discounts for Oyster card season ticket holders
  • Akku c.
    Akku chanAugust 31, 2022
    The Eurostar terminal had been located at Waterloo Internationla Station on 2F, now no longer in use, since the Channel Tunnel Rail Link line was built and the terminal moved to St Pancras in 2007.
  • H B.
    H BombApril 20, 2011
    The girls at the Moma stall near platform 18 are always smiling and offer good banter. Try the mango/banana muesli yoghurt. Delicious and healthy. Energised all morning.
  • David K.
    David KMarch 9, 2013
    Carluccios is your best option for coffee here - up the stairs
  • James B.
    James BodyNovember 10, 2010
    Been here 100+ times
    Most tickets to WATERLOO are classed as London Terminal - so you can travel to Charing Cross or London Bridge for no additional charge
  • Jake A.
    Jake AJanuary 19, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    There's now loads of Cycle Hire bikes right outside the entrance. Give them a go! For much of Central London it's quicker than getting down to the tube and back up again.
  • Tony M.
    Tony Morwood-LeylandJuly 17, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    If you haven't exited via these before, take your ticket back to open them."London terminals" includes going by train from Waterloo East (upstairs) to Charing Cross or London Bridge with that ticket
  • EArchitect
    EArchitectJuly 2, 2015
    Overground self service ticket machines are upstairs. Underground ticket machines are downstairs. You cannot purchase overground rail tickets downstairs with the ticket machines.
  • Dean C.
    Dean CalvertMarch 30, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    The starbucks on the lower concourse near McDonalds and the Jubilee line takes Starbucks card and is cheaper than the one on the main concourse
  • Matt B.heart icon on user image
    Matt BarberFebruary 10, 2017
    Been here 50+ times
    Sports bar on upper level if you want to watch something while waiting for a train, with wings and pints
  • British Transport Police
    British Transport PoliceNovember 23, 2012
    The first recorded woman detective worked here. On 29 May 1924, Ada Atherton was recruited as a 'female detective' at Waterloo station. She went on to complete over 25 years police service.
  • Nicole M.heart icon on user image
    Nicole MillsNovember 5, 2023
    Busy overland rail & underground terminus. Make sure you check if you can use an oyster / travel card on the train or if you need a ticket.
  • Jacques
    JacquesMay 13, 2015
    Been here 100+ times
    Nearest mainland station to the London Eye. Only a short walk to the South Bank
  • Craig W.heart icon on user image
    Craig WrightOctober 24, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Plenty of eateries within the station but it's very busy
  • Jim K.
    Jim KettleMay 27, 2014
    Been here 50+ times
    :00 to Portsmouth Harbour. :05 to Weymouth (semi fast via Christchurch). :20 to exeter st David's. :30 to Portsmouth Harbour. :35 to Weymouth (fast via Woking).
  • Endre F.
    Endre FejesOctober 5, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    If you have a few minutes spend it to admire the architecture. You can even spot old stained glasses from the passage to Waterloo East.
  • Carl B.
    Carl BurtonMarch 27, 2013
    Been here 100+ times
    You need Matrix reactions to walk through the concourse in the morning and evening peaks
  • Paul A.heart icon on user image
    Paul Anderson-FosterMarch 16, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    Big and rambling, but still good to use. Lots of good things in the neighbourhood.
  • Nomnomnom C.heart icon on user image
    Nomnomnom CepadOctober 3, 2022
    Plenty of coffee places. A small M & S, a mc Donald’s … huge station so make sure you walk fast
  • Louise B.
    Louise BullFebruary 10, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    New Foyles in town. Get here early and indulge with a book and a coffee upstairs
  • Jo B.
    Jo BromilowNovember 2, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    Grab some noodles at Wasabi and walk across the Hungerford Bridge to Embankment - can't beat the views, especially at night!
  • Jack S.heart icon on user image
    Jack SmithJuly 20, 2020
    Been here 100+ times
    Station Exits - (1) Westminster Bridge Road, (2) Jubilee Line/Waterloo Road, (3) Station Approach, (4) Tenison Way, (5) Victory Arch, (6) South Bank, (7) Jubilee line
  • Olusola A.
    Olusola AdebusuyiJune 7, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    This is my new stomping ground and they are building a second floor within the station. They even have a Starbucks now as well.
  • Davidheart icon on user image
    DavidJune 18, 2015
    Huge but well organized. Easy to find your way.
  • 🐝Nhag “.heart icon on user image
    For chedule go to : http://m.journeycheck.com/southwesttrains?action=getDepartureBoards&from=GLD&to=WAT&savedRoute=true&incidentsType=DEPARTURE_BOARD
  • Fundació M.
    Fundació MiesJuly 25, 2014
    Winner of European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture - Mies van der Rohe Award 1994.
  • Ree S.
    Ree SaundersJuly 9, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    What's the rush! Have a coffee, tea, a pint or some chocolate, just have a mini break to catch up with yourself :)
  • Paul M.
    Paul MullinsOctober 3, 2023
    Been here 25+ times
    Don't miss the mezzanine section at the rear of the station...ideal when you arrive a bit early
  • Briggi M.
    Briggi MAugust 13, 2023
    Been here 5+ times
    One of the busiest railway station’s of London. Mark&Spencer for the run, coffee shops upstairs.
  • T H.
    T HJanuary 6, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    The Android version of Google Maps gives you an indoor map of the station. Very useful if you want to locate shops / platforms etc. in the station.
  • British Transport Police
    Save 61016 in your phone before leaving Waterloo – you can text us about any non-emergency incidents on your train journey (in emergencies dial 999). http://j.mp/text61016
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