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Direct services & connecting journeys
The journey results show whether direct services or options involving a change are available from London Waterloo East to London Charing Cross for your selected date and time.
For a connecting journey, check the interchange station, connection time and any transfer between stations. Review the whole itinerary and ticket conditions before paying.
Before you start your journey
Departing from London Waterloo East
- Departure station
- London Waterloo East station guide
- Address
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- Waterloo Rd, London SE1 8SW
Operators serving London Waterloo East
The operators listed for a station may differ from those used on a particular journey. Check your selected itinerary.
Facilities at London Waterloo East
- Ticket Machines
- Escalators
Parking & meeting your train
- NCP Car Park (0.2 miles)
Explore the area around London Waterloo East
- Southbank Centre
- London Eye
About your departure station
Opened in 1869 as part of the London Bridge extension, Waterloo East was rebuilt in 1900 with its distinctive footbridge to Waterloo mainline.
The station played key WWII roles for troop movements.
Modernized in 2012, it retains original features while handling over 20 million passengers annually.
Waterloo East's history reflects London's southeastern expansion.
The station remains crucial for commuter traffic, providing vital connections between two major terminals while preserving elements of Victorian railway engineering in this densely networked part of central London's transport infrastructure.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from London Waterloo East to London Charing Cross?
Open the ticket search and enter London Waterloo East as your departure station and London Charing Cross as your arrival station, then add your travel date and passenger details to see the available options.
How do I check whether I need to change trains between London Waterloo East and London Charing Cross?
Review the complete itinerary in the journey results. It shows the individual services and connections for the option you select.
Can I include a Railcard?
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