London Bridge

London Bridge is the oldest station in London and was first opened in 1836. Today it serves over 42 million people every year. The station was originally made up of two and this is still apparent in the combination of through and terminal platforms. The through platforms lie on the Kent and South East London routes into Charing Cross and Cannon Street. The remainder is the terminus for routes from Sussex and South London. The station is also served by First Capital Connect which runs trains every 15 minutes between Brighton, Gatwick, Luton and Bedford.

Please use the following links to find out more about the station and the local area.

A - Passenger Access
B - Maps
C - Facilities & services
D - Transport links
E - Local attractions
F - History
G - Contact us

A - Passenger Access

Getting to and from the station.

B - Maps

Station services (shopping, eating, etc.)

C - Facilities and services

Tickets and information

The main ticket office is next to the station entrance with further ticket machines at various points throughout the station. The help desk is available to answer travel enquiries or alternatively please call:

National Rail enquiry service – 08457 48 49 50

Telephones

Payphones are at the entrance to the station and on platforms 1 to 6 and in the Jubilee line lower concourse.

Taxis

The taxi rank is at the front of the station.

Alternatively, please click here for more information.

Buses

There is a bus station outside the main entrance. Click here for further information.

British Transport Police

The British Transport Police can be contacted on 020 7380 1400. Click here for further details.

First aid

If first aid is required, please ask a member of staff for assistance.

Toilets

The ladies’ toilets are on platforms 1 - 2, 3 – 4, and 5 – 6. The gentlemen’s toilets are on platforms 1 – 2 and 5 – 6.

There are two 'Superloos' at the entrance to platforms 13 and 14. A Superloo at the front of the main entrance, next to WH Smith, is available for those with special needs. It can be operated by RADAR key holders - if you don't have your key with you, please ask for assistance at the help desk by the entrance to platforms 1 and 6. A disabled toilet is also available on platforms 5/6 together with baby changing facilities.

Additional assistance

Assistance is available to and from platforms. Please contact customer services of the appropriate train operator, 48 hours in advance:

Southern Trains – 0845 123 7770
Southeastern Trains – 0845 000 2211
First Capital Connect – 0845 026 4700

Underground

The Underground can be accessed by the escalators on the main concourse and in the subway. There is also an entrance at the front of the station via the stairs. The Northern line (City Branch) and Jubilee lines serve this station.

Cash

Cash dispensers are located throughout the station. See map for details.

Lost property

Enquiries about lost property should be made on 020 7234 1247.

WiFi Coverage

www.thecloud.co.uk

www.btopenzone.com

http://www.t-mobile.co.uk/hotspot

D - Transport links

Use the following links to access more information about trains from the station and other transport links:

National Rail enquires
Transport services in London
London Underground

E - Local attractions

Discover more about the local area, including what there is to see and do there.

F - History

Some interesting facts and figures about the history of London Bridge station.

Chronology

The London and Greenwich Railway (later South East Railway) station opened on 14 December 1836.
The London and Croydon Railway (later London Brighton and South Coast Railway) station opened on 5 June 1839.
The joint station opened in July 1844 and was demolished six years later in 1850.
The new South East Railway (SER) and London Brighton and South Coast Railway (LBSCR) stations opened on 3 January 1851.
The LBSCR station was demolished and rebuilt in 1853 then extended in 1866.
The Terminus hotel opened in 1861, was turned into offices for the LBSCR in 1892 then demolished in 1941.
The original London and Greenwich platforms were demolished and new high level through platforms opened in January 1864.
The station was unified by the Southern region in 1928.
British Rail undertook large scale rebuilding and a new station opened on 15 September 1978.

Station design

The 1839 London and Croydon Railway station had a wooden trussed pitched roof, spanning 56ft by 212ft.
The 1866 LBSCR station had a one-span, trussed arch roof, measuring 88ft by 655ft, and was designed by J. Hawkshaw and F. D. Banister.
The 1978 redevelopment was undertaken by N. G. T. Wikeley, regional architect for British Rail Southern.

G - Contact us

Station reception

The station reception can provide you with information about disabled access, local transport links, parking and station facilities (public toilets, bicycle racks, shops and restaurants).

Tel: 020 7234 1209
Address:
Stations Office
Platform 14
London Bridge Station
Station Approach
London
SE1 9SP

Opening hours: 24 hours Monday - Sunday

Lost property

For help with lost property, please contact the lost property office on 020 7234 1247.

Train times, tickets & ticket refunds

The trains are run by South Eastern Trains, Southern Trains & First Capital Conect. For train & ticket information please contact: 0870 603 0405.

Southern Trains – 0845 123 7770
South East Trains – 0845 000 2211
First Capital Connect – 0845 026 4700
South Eastern disabled contact: 0800 783 4524

For train timetables & real-time running times, please contact National Rail Enquiries on 08457 48 49 50.