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Clapham Junction Railway Station (CLJ)

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Battersea
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    Mikey N.
    "I've been to Britains busiest railway station!"(5 Tips)
    Danny V.
    "Take coffee on the footbridge, the light is awesome."(12 Tips)
    Jim H.
    "... halfway in, near platforms 9/10 opposite shop. Serves Illy coffee &..."(61 Tips)
    Dayna M.
    "Free wifi, easy to navigate."(2 Tips)
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  • Matt B.heart icon on user image
    Matt BarberJuly 29, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Often faster to change here rather than going into Waterloo, for many destinations in London. Check out Google maps and maybe save time.
  • Ree S.
    Ree SaundersSeptember 18, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Shock horror! Our precious claim to fame “Britain’s busiest railway” isn’t actually part of Clapham. It's in Battersea, in 1863 the station was named after the more popular village.Fact! v/LoveClapham
  • @Southern_Trains
    @Southern_TrainsMarch 11, 2013
    Taking a taxi, horse riding, cycling, walking, pub crawling or not going there at all. All strongly recommended viable alternatives. If you MUST take the train... Then don't come to me complaining! :)
    Upvoted Jan 6
  • Swarmstrongheart icon on user image
    SwarmstrongApril 24, 2016
    Very busy station, never had a calm moment here. Decent coffee place though
  • Jack S.heart icon on user image
    Jack SmithNovember 5, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    🟩Southern, 🟦South Western Railway and 🟧London Overground trains stop here. The 🟥Gatwick Express does not stop here and can only be boarded at Victoria and Gatwick Stations.
  • Josef D.heart icon on user image
    Josef DunneMarch 6, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    No need to change platform if you are taking the Overground connection. Both trains north and south are on platform 1. This avoids what I did, going up the stairs and getting lost. :)
  • MEL BROWN S.
    MEL BROWN STUDIOSSeptember 15, 2014
    What more could you want from a train station. Just leave enough time! It's a big one!
  • Y K.heart icon on user image
    Y KintApril 11, 2018
    Been here 10+ times
    Whatever you’re planning to go, think 15 to 30 minutes before your trip.
  • Luke M.
    Luke MarshSeptember 25, 2014
    On the bridge there is a list of what each station can be reached by trains from that platform. Very useful to find which of the 17 platforms to go from
  • Lester M.heart icon on user image
    Lester MakJune 24, 2013
    Been here 100+ times
    Well done on checking in here. On some platforms, 3G almost inaccessible on any network here at peak times when there are too many people accessing the Internet!
  • Crazycolheart icon on user image
    CrazycolSeptember 21, 2014
    Been here 50+ times
    One the busiest railway stations in the uk.Take the foot bridge to get to other platforms it's quicker that the subway.
  • Wilson F.
    Shabby, old and derelict, though w/ a few decent F&B outlets. Trains never really seem to run on time either. 🚝🙅‍♂️🙅‍♀️
  • Jack S.heart icon on user image
    Jack SmithJanuary 3, 2020
    Been here 10+ times
    No London Underground connections here. Nearest station being Clapham North on ⬛Northern Line, which is a short train journey on 🟧Overground to Clapham High Street, then a 3 minute walk.
  • S R.
    S RSeptember 21, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    If you want a good cuppa at a reasonable cost go to the tunnel and the coffee shop next to platform 13 - really lovely staff and a cracking cuppa
  • Manuel
    ManuelSeptember 6, 2023
    Been here 5+ times
    If you're changing trains don't forget to tap in the pink oyster points to get a fair charge
  • Jim H.
    Jim HaysomAugust 15, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Best coffee is in the underpass, halfway in, near platforms 9/10 opposite shop. Serves Illy coffee & lots of tasty treats too.
  • Katerina A.heart icon on user image
    Katerina AnnaJanuary 2, 2015
    Been here 25+ times
    Many nice shops to browse through while you're waiting! Big station, make sure you're on the right platform
  • Monkey B.
    Monkey BoyDecember 2, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    The best coffee and service is from the shop in the subway right next to platform 10. If you go there only a few times the bloke serving remembers you!
  • Gwen B.heart icon on user image
    Gwen BaileyMay 4, 2018
    Great hub station
  • bErtch iAn r.
    bErtch iAn rAnisMay 29, 2012
    If your at platform 5/6 be at the second coach so that you will get to the stairs at putney faster eapecially during peak hours where a huge numer of people are there :)
  • Bob H.
    Bob HannentFebruary 15, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    If you planning to use the Overground to S'Bush, Olympia, etc then try the Southern service from plat 16/17. Sometimes they fill the gaps between Overground trains.
  • Matt T.
    Matt TilkeAugust 2, 2013
    What can you say about Clapham Junction, it's the gateway to the south and grim as can be.
  • Christopher D.
    Christopher DoyleSeptember 27, 2014
    There's no phone signal at peak times, but then you'll be wanting to move on pretty swiftly anyway.
  • HISTORY UK
    HISTORY UKFebruary 14, 2011
    The first station opened here in 1863. Now about 2,000 trains pass through each day, making it the busiest station in Europe (but Shinjuku, Tokyo is now the busiest in the world).
  • Brindley W.heart icon on user image
    Brindley WhiteDecember 8, 2014
    Easy links to tonnes of places in London and beyond!
  • Catherine K.heart icon on user image
    Catherine KlafferDecember 3, 2018
    Very well organised! Look for the electronic station boards and it’s easy
  • Mike F.
    Mike FadunmoyeJuly 6, 2013
    If you have the choice. Take the trip to Brighton from Victoria and not Clapham Junction for guaranteed seats when it is hot.
  • Ivan R.heart icon on user image
    Ivan RigoniSeptember 26, 2019
    Been here 10+ times
    CJ is an interchange to literally everywhere in the UK. If you aren’t a commuter, avoid this station between 7.30 and 9am and from 5 to 6.30pm - the crowds are overwhelming.
  • Dominic
    DominicNovember 9, 2011
    Except for tiny rank on st johns hill, there are no black cabs. Friendly mini cab office under bridge towards battersea.
  • Alana S.
    Alana SimpsonJanuary 22, 2014
    There's a nice 4VEP unit in the sidings. It's a shame modern trains aren't this uncomplicated and comfortable.
  • Rob F.
    Rob FisherJanuary 30, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Cafe Nero in the shopping Concourse is best. Don't be fooled by other cafe impostors!!
  • Sam W.
    Sam WiltshireFebruary 21, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Buy tickets from the newsagent not the machines on a Monday and save 10 mins.
  • Sean W.
    Sean WingroveFebruary 28, 2013
    If you're London bound you will be able to see the London eye for the first time about now
  • Ben G.
    Ben GilesSeptember 25, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Needs modernising, though I like the simple way it tells you on boards which platforms to go to...
  • Veronica K.
    Veronica KityoAugust 19, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    What can I say about this station is that its the busy station and pass through it nearly every day of the week lol.
  • Lee G.
    Lee GumbleNovember 9, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    One of the two doors on the Grant Road entrance is broken again. Walking sideways will help you getting in and out.
  • Bob H.
    Bob HannentJuly 19, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    The coffee place on platform 2 (London Overground) does the Hot Chocolate too weak, ask for a double shot.
  • Nick C.
    Nick CollinsDecember 7, 2011
    Use the tiny shop opposite the ticket office to top up your oyster when it's busy.
  • Heather T.
    Heather TaylorApril 8, 2011
    Platform 17 & the queues on the footbridge are henious. Give lots of time, expect queues and lots of crowding!
  • Tony M.
    Tony Morwood-LeylandDecember 15, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Don't forget there are lifts to every platform now along the bridge (if you have pushchairs or heavy luggage)
  • Calvin
    CalvinMarch 1, 2015
    The Brighton train to Gatwick is faster than the Bognor Regis train. Platform 13.
  • Adam Q.heart icon on user image
    Adam QROctober 21, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Head to the bridge above the platforms for concessions and train status boards.
  • Ree S.
    Ree SaundersApril 12, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Make sure you get on the right train here ;-)
  • Richard R.
    Richard RutterAugust 20, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Want a free coffee? Check in at Knot Pretzels (on bridge by platform 12)
  • Dayna M.heart icon on user image
    Dayna McAlpineMarch 3, 2015
    Free wifi, easy to navigate.
  • Daniel L.heart icon on user image
    Daniel LeyJuly 25, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Mind the (MASSIVE) gap.
  • Dan H.
    Dan HornseyAugust 22, 2013
    Ask security if you want to go for a cigarette outside the station, they will let you out and then back in
  • Kevin M.heart icon on user image
    Kevin McCulleyMarch 7, 2015
    The UKs busiest station. And it shows.
  • Charl A.
    Charl AsuitSeptember 26, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    There are lifts to/from footbridge to platforms so you don't need to drag your suitcases up the stairs.
  • Danny V.
    Danny ValentineMay 25, 2011
    Is it summer? Is it 6am? Are you up the junction? Take coffee on the footbridge, the light is awesome.
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