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London Waterloo East train station
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Station information checked 6 November 2026. Live times and ticket availability are shown in your journey search.
London Waterloo East train tickets, prices and times
In ORR’s 2024/25 ticket-based estimates, London Bridge was the main recorded origin or destination for journeys associated with London Waterloo East. Use the current journey results to check the route and any changes of train for your travel date.
Compare train ticket prices to and from London Waterloo East for your date, destination and Railcard. Check the times, changes and fare restrictions before booking. Where available, compare Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime tickets, and check whether your selected train offers a seat reservation.
Choose an available ticket-delivery method and follow the retailer’s collection or electronic-ticket instructions before boarding. Select a collection station only when it is offered for your booking.
Ticket-machine locations listed: Balcony entrance; Union Jack entrance. Check opening and access arrangements if you intend to collect a ticket.
At a glance
Station essentials
- Station
- London Waterloo East
- Station code
- WAE
- Location
- Lambeth, London
- London fare zone
- Zone 1
- Journey planning
- Check ticket prices and train times
The map marks the station location. Check the correct entrance and platform access before travelling.
Train operators and station management
The checked station record names Southeastern as the station manager. The company managing a station is not necessarily the operator of every train that calls there.
Your journey results show the operator and any changes for the service you choose. Explore the Train Operators directory.
Facilities and assistance at London Waterloo East
- Ticket machinesListed — check availability
- Waiting roomsListed — check availability
- ToiletsListed — check availability
- Accessible toiletsListed — check availability
- Baby changingListed — check availability
- Customer help pointsListed — check availability
- RefreshmentsListed — check availability
Step-free access: Category B1
Step-free access has limitations at this station. Check the detailed platform-by-platform access notes before choosing a train, especially if a change of platform, a long route or a gradient would affect your journey.
Recorded staffing level: full time. Staffing descriptions do not guarantee assistance at every entrance or on every service.
Read the station’s detailed facilities and access notes ↗ and arrange Passenger Assist ↗. Check both your departure and arrival stations.
Parking and onward travel
The checked station record does not provide complete car-park details. Check the official station information and local parking rules before deciding to drive.
The official travel notes include rail-replacement pick-up information, local bus information. Use the current directions, since a replacement bus may stop outside the normal station entrance.
Finding your way around London Waterloo East
For onward travel in Lambeth, check the station map against your final destination and allow time for any walking, bus or taxi connection. The nearby-station links offer other arrival points to compare.
About London Waterloo East station
ORR estimated 6,841,002 passenger entries and exits here in the year from April 2024 to March 2025. This is an annual estimate based mainly on ticket data, not a count of different people or a timetable.
