London Bridge Station – Information for Travellers
Overview
London Bridge Station is one of London’s busiest and most important transport hubs, serving major National Rail routes across the South East, as well as the Jubilee and Northern Underground lines. The station has been completely rebuilt with a spacious concourse and improved passenger flow.
Lines and Services
London Underground
- Jubilee Line – to Canary Wharf, Stratford, Westminster
- Northern Line – to Bank, Camden Town, King’s Cross
National Rail
- Southern – services to East Croydon, Brighton, and the South Coast
- Thameslink – cross‑London services to Bedford, Luton, Gatwick Airport, Brighton
- Southeastern – services to Kent, including high‑speed routes
- Typical journey times:
- London Bridge → East Croydon: ~14 minutes
- London Bridge → Brighton: ~1 hour
- London Bridge → Gatwick Airport: ~28 minutes
Station Facilities
- Large street‑level concourse
- Shops, cafés, restaurants
- Ticket office and machines
- Toilets and baby changing
- Cycle parking
- Step‑free access to all platforms
Accessibility
London Bridge offers excellent accessibility features:
- Step‑free access throughout the station
- Lifts to all platforms
- Tactile paving
- Clear signage and wide concourses
The station is fully accessible for wheelchair users.
Local Area
The London Bridge area is vibrant and historic, with many attractions nearby:
- The Shard – iconic skyscraper with viewing platform
- Borough Market – famous food market
- HMS Belfast – historic warship museum
- South Bank – riverside walk with cafés and culture
- Guy’s Hospital – major medical centre
The area is busy, well‑connected, and popular with commuters, tourists, and food lovers.
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