Charing Cross Station – Information for Travellers

Overview

Charing Cross Station is a major central London terminus, serving Southeastern rail services and two London Underground lines. Located at the eastern end of The Strand, it provides fast access to the West End, Trafalgar Square, and the River Thames.

Lines and Services

London Underground

• Bakerloo Line – to Waterloo, Oxford Circus, Paddington
• Northern Line – to Leicester Square, King’s Cross, Camden Town

National Rail – Southeastern

• Direct services to London Bridge, Waterloo East, Lewisham, Dartford, Sevenoaks
• Typical journey times:
  • Charing Cross → London Bridge: ~7 minutes
  • Charing Cross → Lewisham: ~15 minutes
  • Charing Cross → Dartford: ~40 minutes

Station Facilities

• Ticket office and machines
• Shops, cafés, restaurants
• Toilets and baby changing
• Cycle parking
• Step‑free access (partial)

Accessibility

Charing Cross Station offers basic accessibility features:

• Tactile paving
• Clear signage
• Assistance available when staff are present

Step‑free access is limited and may require assistance.

Local Area

Charing Cross is located in the heart of London, close to many major attractions:

• Trafalgar Square – iconic landmark and cultural centre
• The National Gallery – world‑class art museum
• Embankment – riverside walks and gardens
• Covent Garden – shops, markets, entertainment
• West End theatres – minutes away

The area is lively, historic, and extremely well‑connected.