London Bridge to London Charing Cross Trains From £4.10*

Getting from London Bridge to London Charing Cross with Southeastern only takes eight minutes.

You’ll whizz through London on this route. So, whether you’re dashing to grab some grub, heading out to work, or just need to get someplace fast, you’ll only be a few minutes away.

Southeastern operates a high-speed network covering London, Kent, and East Sussex serving 450,000 passengers daily.

Departing from London Bridge

London Bridge station can be found on Tooley Street, in between London Bridge and Tower Bridge, it’s also located right beside The Shard; the tallest building in Western Europe.

It has a taxi rank, a bus station directly outside the main entrance, and bus stops along Tooley Street. The station has its own London Underground station, which is connected to the Jubilee and Northern lines, not to mention the Windrush line on the London Overground.

Main stops

There is only one stop from London Bridge to London Charing Cross: London Waterloo East. This may change, so it’s best to double-check before you travel.

If you’re interested in getting a cheaper fare, you should use sites like TrainPal to buy cheap train tickets. If you add your Railcard, you’ll receive an even bigger discount.

Arriving at London Charing Cross

London Charing Cross can be found amongst one of the most iconic areas of London. Located on The Strand, it’s a very accessible station for the rest of the city. It has its own dedicated tube station on the London Underground that serves the Bakerloo and Northern lines. Plus, it’s very close to Embankment tube station, which serves the Northern, Bakerloo, and Circle & District lines.

There aren’t many better stations to arrive at than London Charing Cross. It could be considered the epicentre of the UK’s capital, as there are so many renowned sites nearby. There are links directly from here everywhere in the city. Trafalgar Square, The National Portrait Gallery, The National Gallery, and Leicester Square are just above Charing Cross. Buckingham Palace and St James’ Park can be found in the West, while Covent Garden, Somerset House and King’s College London are to the East.

Southeastern train classes

• Standard Class: Comfortable seating and free Wi-Fi. There are also tables and power sockets for your devices.
• First Class: There are no London Bridge to London Charing Cross First Class tickets. This is because Southeastern abolished its First Class service in 2022.

Southeastern train travel advice

• Luggage: Bags and other luggage items are permitted. Luggage must weigh no more than 23kg. No more than two large suitcases.
• Pets: Dogs, cats, and other small animals can travel for free. Dogs must be on a lead. Other animals must travel in carriers. There is a maximum of two pets per passenger.
• Bicycles: Bikes are welcomed but there is a ‘first come, first served’ policy. You cannot bring your bike if your train departs London during peak hours.
• Children: Under 5’s can travel for free. Up to four children between 5 and 15 can travel for £1 with one fare-paying adult ticket. Booking in advance using TrainPal helps ensure families can sit together. The Family & Friends Railcard offers up to 1/3 off family ticket costs.
• Passenger Assist: Assist with travel planning, provide travel information, handle luggage, reserve seats, support boarding, and offer connection services.

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.