Mon - Fri . /Type /Catalog 0000003822 00000 n Borough is 1596 meters away, 21 min walk. The new spacious street-level concourse enables passengers to access all the platforms from one place. Find out more about step free access on the tube with our guide: Find out more from our range of accessibility guides in alternative formats to help you plan and make journeys: For live arrivals, status information, route maps and timetables, London Bridge Underground Station has reported access issues. There are three escalators, the right-hand one is normally the one you need. These are used by the trains operated by Southern; destinations served include Crystal Palace, Forest Hill for The Horniman Museum and East Grinstead for The Bluebell Railway. Up to 12 Thameslink trains per hour leavefrom platform 5 and call at Blackfriars*, for the South Bank arts complex and Tate Modern, City Thameslink for St Pauls and Farringdon for the Smithfield area. It included a new entrance and roof for the terminal level concourse, and a larger bus station was constructed in front of the building. /FontStretch /Normal Note there are fewer gaps from the northbound platform due to the central stairs. Local services from London Bridge began to be electrified in the beginning of the 20th century, and had spread to national routes by the 1930s. 6 0 obj London Bridge is served by Southeastern services from Charing Cross and Cannon Street to destinations in southeast London, Kent and East Sussex and is a terminus for many Southern commuter and regional services to south London and numerous destinations in South East England. 5 0 obj [8] Sixteen columns and fourteen beams from this structure were retrieved in 2013 and given to the Vale of Rheidol Railway in Aberystwyth, Wales for use in a planned railway museum. /Widths [ 878 242 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 219 325 561 561 561 561 561 561 There is also an upper level concourse, which is adjacent to The Shard skyscraper. /Root 4 0 R Construction was carried out using the cantilever method, with segments being built outward from two piers, each segment tied to the previous one by high-strength steel tendons. At the time of our survey, there was no clear pattern to the direction of the automatic gates. [66], The refurbished station was officially opened by Prince William, Duke of Cambridge on 9 May 2018. This required the demolition of brick vaults between Stainer and Weston Streets, which were pedestrianised and became part of the new concourse. There is an emergency exit to Joiner Street. All of the railways of southern England combined to form the Southern Railway (SR), bringing the London Bridge complex under single ownership. The Tube station has exits at both ends; the most-used end takes you through to the mainline station, and the other end brings you out on Borough High Street photo when you get to this end, take the exit with the steps for Borough Market, the Market Porter, and so on (west side of the street), and the one with the escalator for the George and Historically, platforms 4, 5 & 6 served services to and from both Charing Cross station and the Thameslink core, creating conflicting moves and capacity problems during peak hours. Up to 17 Southeastern trains per hour depart from platforms (tracks) 8 and 9 and link London Bridge to Charing Cross station, which has easy access to numerous attractions including Covent Garden, the National Galleries, Leicester Square, Soho and the areas around Piccadilly. From here, you can turn right towards Joiner Street or continue forward towards the east exit onto Duke Street Hill, via four steps. 0000037092 00000 n Go up to the lower concourse, the gate line is in front of you. For assistance speak to any member of station staff or contact theBritish Transport Policeon0800 40 50 40(24 hours) or text 61016. And whats particularly unusual for a British station is that some of the shops at the station are on the inside of the ticket gates. London Bridge station is south of the river, close to the Shard and opposite the famous Borough Market. It occupies a large area on three levels immediately south-east of London Bridge, from which it takes its name. Then walk to London Bridge. Friday 10am - 5pm. The doors will open on your right as you face the front of the train. Another fairly bizarre feature, it's not a typical station, is that this main concourse doesnt have a primary departure board, which lists both all departures and all of the stations that each train will be calling at. 0000022822 00000 n This way, youll avoid going up the central steps by mistake. The entrances/exits are about in the middle of the platform, go through one of the gaps into the central reservation and turn right (from the westbound) or left (from the eastbound). For the Thameslink trains heading south to a swathe of destinations in Surrey and Sussex including Gatwick Airport and Brighton. However, the Greenwich railway had underestimated the cost of building the long viaduct leading to London Bridge and was not able to build a sufficiently large station for the traffic for both companies, and so in July 1836 it sold some land adjacent to its station (then still under construction) to the Croydon railway to build their own independent station. /X9 52 0 R /X10 53 0 R /X11 54 0 R >> >> The SER station was therefore rebuilt and enlarged between 1847 and 1850, to a design by Samuel Beazley. The London Bridge Experience is directly opposite the Tooley Street exit of London Bridge Underground station and a short walk from London Bridge train station. 0000874314 00000 n Foursquare City Guide. Waterloo (East) station is also connected to Southwark Underground station on the Jubilee Line. /Type /Encoding If you take a taxi to London Bridge it may drop you by this upper level concourse; and the bus routes which terminate at the station. The original entrance remained standing until March 2013 when it was demolished. The closest ones are listed below: 36 Horselydown Lane - Source London 46-50 Gainsford Street - Source London 16A Gainsford Street - BP Pulse 45 Curfew Street - BP Pulse 12 Cloysters Green - Ubitricity 26 Kennet Street - Ubitricity Wapping High Street - Source London << endobj startxref How you exit from the station and connect to onward public transports depends on whether you train arrives at: These platforms all have two sets of escalators, both of which lead down to the main concourse, so use whichever you come to first. /Info 2 0 R 0000010379 00000 n 0000026373 00000 n [21] Five of the existing platforms were converted into a through station to enable the extension of the main line into central London and the opening of Charing Cross railway station, and in 1866 to Cannon Street station. &S^B*>o *`##qK#KLM TZjswllBx;*2MMij.YRun6e3y] U U&@59yG/^]1Y\ilzx %%EOF Platforms 1; (2); 6 and 7: xXy\W*br2ukV[5*]PPizw[7\QM&jI2%y9\|w3[}9 /CapHeight 700 Go through the gates, continue to the far side of the concourse and turn right. 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[40], Between 1926 and 1928 the Southern Railway electrified the SE&CR suburban lines at London Bridge using a third rail system, adapting the existing LB&SCR routes to it at the same time. 0000023624 00000 n Recommended option Subway Take the subway from London Bridge station to Bermondsey station 2 min 2 - 3 The launch of the full service on the *Elizabeth line has transformed the journey by train from London Bridge station to Heathrow Airport. As This should bring you to the foot of the central stairs, from either platform. However, these trains heading to Canterbury, Dover, Hastings and Tunbridge Wells will have previously departed from Charing Cross and Waterloo (East) stations. Covers every station on the London Underground, DLR and East London Overground. Amid a five year, 1bn reconstruction project by Grimshaw Architects, London Bridge Station had to remain operational throughout. [90], The Jubilee line station is between Southwark and Bermondsey. The station entranceway is to one side, and opens out into a rather bleak square space. Cannon Street is 409 meters away, 6 min walk. /Subtype /Type1 0000003509 00000 n endobj 873 727 695 556 0 592 540 575 720 0 940 0 592 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 558 554 447 557 514 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 276 ] This guide to London Bridge station will help make sense of the enormous space and explains how the different areas of the station are linked and how to make optimum connections. The passage turns left, you pass a blank door before the door to thelifton your right. [29], The LB&SCR also built the Terminus Hotel at the station in 1861. [5] River buses use the nearby London Bridge City Pier. 0000042638 00000 n These trains will have previously called at St Pancras, Farringdon, City Thameslink and Blackfriars stations before they depart from London Bridge, so check if any of those alternative stations will be more convenient. The most numerous departure screens on the lower level concourse are the 'next fastest train to' departure screens, which show the times and platform numbers of trains heading to particularly popular locations. Thameslink services from Bedford, Cambridge and Peterborough to Brighton and other destinations in Sussex and Kent began serving the station in 2018. /ArtBox [ 35.5039 35.5039 1831.3 2915.5 ] The entrance/exit passages aare about in the middle of the platform. Thameslink also serves some destinations in north Kent with a service which terminates at Rainham and calls in Greenwich and Rochester. Road bikes work best on paved surfaces like bike paths and roads, and they typically lac. In particular, theres a dedicated exit from the Northern Line to the main concourse. Guests travelling to London Stadium can do so by using any of the following services: 388 runs between Blackfriars and Stratford City, and is central London's service to Stratford travelling through Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, stopping at the Copper Box Arena and Westfield Avenue near the London Aquatics Centre. Waterloo East station is used by Southeastern trains to Canterbury, Dover, Hastings and Tunbridge Wells, all of the trains from Waterloo East also call at London Bridge station. However, Thameslink trains serve many of the same destinations as these Southern trains and those trains aren't listed on those departure boards, hence using the A to Z departure screens being a good option. This is one of more than [27][28] This arrangement was short-lived pending the construction of the LC&DR line to Holborn Viaduct. 0000001642 00000 n WALK ALONG TOOLEY STREET UNTIL YOU REACH THE (VERY BLUE) SHIPWRIGHT ARMS. From 10 October 1836, trains were able to operate as far as the east end of this bridge, with passengers having to walk the last 300 yards (270m). f&l:q z@{aotBbe S\Ex8^B4v"!b [39] The wall that divided the Chatham and Brighton stations was partially knocked through in 1928 to provide an easier interchange between stations. London Bridge is one of the busiest stations in the UK, with an estimated 63.1 million passenger entries/exits in 2019/20. Take to the water from London Bridge City Pier with MBNA Thames Clippers, which allows you to hop on and off its boats with a daily pass. [60][61] Thameslink services to/from the Thameslink core did not stop between 2015 and May 2018, when an all day service with significantly enhanced frequency began as the programme of works was completed. For details on how these statistics are compiled, please see our Estimates of Station Usage quality and methodology report.We have also produced a list of frequently asked . The completion of the line into London Bridge was postponed because of delays in constructing a bridge at Bermondsey Street. London Bridge station has recently been transformed from one of Britains least loved stations into a showpiece 21st century transportation hub. The main A to Z screen which shows the popular destinations regardless of train operator, is on the wall of the concourse area beyond the ticket barriers, it is above the convenience store located between the escalators leading up to platforms 4-5 and 6-7. /FontWeight 700 /Prev 875998 /X2 45 0 R /X3 46 0 R /X4 47 0 R /X5 48 0 R /X6 49 0 R /X7 50 0 R /X8 51 0 R [10], Before completing the train shed, the London and Greenwich Railway entered into an agreement with the proposed London and Croydon Railway for the latter to use its tracks from Corbett's Lane, Bermondsey, and to share its station. [84][85] No station was provided at London Bridge; the first station south of the river was at Borough. London Bridge Station (B) is 182 meters away, 3 min walk. The two railways were therefore required to share the route of the London and Croydon Railway from near Norwood (which in turn shared the route of the London and Greenwich Railway from Bermondsey to London Bridge). [92][81] It took months of major engineering works to relocate buried services in the surrounding streets to enable the Jubilee line's construction. The trains operate by Southeastern heading away from London depart from platforms (tracks) 1 and 6 and 7; plus platform 2 in peak hours. Were striving not to let anything get in the way of providing the most useful service possible, hence a facility has been set up with DonorBox which can be used to support the running costs and make improvements. % It is the only escalator which leads up from the lower level, which is on the other side of the ticket gates. Recommended option Drive 2 min Drive from London Bridge (Station) to Guy's Hospital 2516 feet 1 1 alternative option Walk 5 min /S 36 /OP true The preferred exit route is via the central stairs, though there is an alternative via the stairs at the end of the central reservation. If you enter the station at its upper level, beside the entrance to The Shard skyscraper, and find that your train is departing from platforms (tracks) 1 - 9, you will need to use the escalator or elevator, which are both to the left of platform 10, and descend to the lower level concourse. Greater Anglia operates trains from Liverpool Street station. Tips for making the easiest possible transfers across the city centre when travelling between London Bridge station and the other major stations in central London. [16] It opened for business in July 1844 while only partially complete, but events were taking place which would mean that the bell tower would never be built, and the new building would only last five years. endobj US secretary of state Antony Blinken told Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov to "end the war" during a meeting in New Delhi; Hungary has further delayed a vote on ratifying Sweden and Finland . Farringdon station has connections with the Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan Lines; and now the Elizabeth line, while Blackfriars has an easy interchange with the Circle and District Lines. 0000039804 00000 n From here, you can take the turning left (180 degrees), up the escalators to the street level concourse, or continue to the steps to the Borough Market exit. [30] It was unsuccessful because it was on the south bank of the river, so was turned into offices for the railway in 1893. From here, you can go to street level either via escalators to the street level concourse or via steps to the Borough Market exit, on the west side of Borough High Street. The police have since confirmed the item was "non suspicious" and the station will be reopening. There is also a taxi rank to the left of those bus stops. The company had been formed on 28 July 1884 with the intention of constructing a line under the Thames from King William Street to Stockwell via Elephant and Castle and Kennington, which opened on 18 December 1890. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Thameslink operates trains which cross central London and call at multiple stations; London Bridge, Blackfriars, City Thameslink, Farringdon and St Pancras International. 4 0 obj UK Postcodes; UK postcode districts; Find postcodes; . Monday 10am - 5pm. The general guide to travelling in Britain by train, Discover what's good to know about riding the trains, taking popular journeys, using the major stations, booking tickets and travelling with rail passes, All you need to know about making European rail journeys. London. stream [14], Plans for a large new station were drawn up, designed jointly by Lewis Cubitt, John Urpeth Rastrick and Henry Roberts. There are 2 ways to get from London Bridge (Station) to Guy's Hospital by car or foot Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner. (1) the 'A to Z' screens which list most, but not all, of the destinations served by trains in alphabetical order, [64] Two major new street level entrances were opened to the south on St Thomas Street, and to the north, on Tooley Street. >> /Pages 1 0 R The brigade previously said crews were also investigating another blaze at London Bridge Tube station after smoke was seen there but it was later "determined this was from the fire on Union Street". /T1_1 12 0 R /T1_2 16 0 R /T1_3 19 0 R /TT0 22 0 R /TT1 25 0 R /T1_4 28 0 R From this part of the station, exiting through the front of the upper concourse is the quickest route to: Each of these platforms also has a set of stairs and escalators down to the lower (main) concourse, with an elevator by the end of platform 10. These estimates are based primarily on ticket sales and are produced by Steer on behalf of ORR. The entrances/exits are about in the middle of each platform, except that towards the lift which is at the rear of westbound (front of eastbound) trains. King Cross - London Bridge: 30 Minutes. A safety review was being held today after huge overcrowding at London Bridge Station in a "dangerous" situation during rush hour yesterday. SamWhite 4 yr. ago %PDF-1.6 Victoria line Northbound - Platform 3 Southbound - Platform 4 Circle line Westbound - Platform 1 Eastbound - Platform 2 District line Westbound - Platform 1 Eastbound - Platform 2 3 lines at Victoria station /Type /Page London fire brigade station commander Wayne Johnson said from the scene: "The blaze is producing heavy smoke and those living or working in the local area are advised to keep their windows and. Though during Monday to Friday peak hours there are additional departures to these destinations from platform 1. All four platforms are directly accessible from the Borough High Street entrance/exit. It is busier than it usually is at this time. [4], The Underground station is on the Jubilee line and the Bank branch of the Northern line. The St Thomas Street exit on the other side of the station has the simplest routes from this level to Borough Market (turn right), and The Shard Experience (also to the right) and Bermondsey High St (turn left). Continue, along the passage, to thelift,in front of you and go up to concourse level. The trains to Brighton depart from multiple stations in central London: Southern operates the trains which leave from Victoria station, which is on the south-west corner of the city's central area. Photos on social media showed hundreds of people queuing to get up to the escalators to platforms.. There are distinct exits from each island platform towards each group. There are so many exits at London Bridge, I'd probably just meet them at the platform barriers (platform 5, assuming they are coming from Gatwick). What can be a tad unexpected is that the ticket gate lines surround this concourse, so there arent separate ticket gates for each platform . [21], The SER took over the second London and Greenwich station (which had been built for the London and Croydon Railway) and sought to develop that site rather than continue to invest in the former joint station, which became the property of the LB&SCR. This is where the Jubilee line from Stanmore diverges from the Metropolitan line which . There are also information desks and other station staff who can point you in the right direction. endobj Although there are stairs-only routes between platforms, there is only escalator or lift access between the platforms and exits. 58 0 obj Zt&z-l`h The exits are divided into two groups, those from the main concourse and those from the Borough High Street concourses. If youre unsure of which half of the train you were in, we suggest you move to the far side of the central reservation before turning left.