Embankment Station – Information for Travellers

Overview

Embankment Station sits beside the River Thames, offering quick access to the South Bank, Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden, and Charing Cross. It is one of Central London’s busiest interchange stations.

Lines and Services

District & Circle Lines

• Services to Westminster, Victoria, Tower Hill, Earl’s Court, and beyond
• Typical journey times:
  • Embankment → Westminster: ~1 minute
  • Embankment → Victoria: ~4 minutes

Northern Line

• Services to Camden Town, Euston, Waterloo, and London Bridge
• Typical journey times:
  • Embankment → Waterloo: ~2 minutes
  • Embankment → Leicester Square: ~2 minutes

Bakerloo Line

• Services to Oxford Circus, Paddington, and Elephant & Castle
• Typical journey times:
  • Embankment → Oxford Circus: ~5 minutes

Station Facilities

• Ticket hall
• Shops and cafés nearby
• Cycle parking
• WiFi
• Help points
• No step‑free access

Accessibility

Embankment Station is **not step‑free**. Access to all platforms requires stairs.

Local Area

Nearby attractions include the South Bank, Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden, Charing Cross, and the London Eye (via Jubilee line at Waterloo).