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station information and services
London Waterloo East
Amenities at train station
information
Distance to city center
1 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: newspapers
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B1. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details - Step free access to Waterloo East is only through use of lift at Waterloo Main. Ramps access to the platforms is steep. There is no ticket office. Full ticket office facilities available in Waterloo Main station. There is an entrance from Southwark underground station but this involves either steps or an escalator. There is also a step only access available from the Sandall Street entrance onto the overbridge connection between Waterloo East and Waterloo main stations. Taxis and direct road access only available from Waterloo main station which is connected via ramps and an overbridge to Waterloo East station.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible Black Cabs are available from the taxi rank adjacent to the Cab Road exit from Waterloo Main station.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: On overbridge from Waterloo Main station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: Platform B and C - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform B and C - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Only available when staff present
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on Platform B and C Only available when staff present
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transit options for London Waterloo East
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus alighting point in Sandell Street.
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FAQ: Travel from London Waterloo East (WAE)
Everything you need to know about London Waterloo East (WAE): From location, transport connections, and amenities to safety, schedules, and nearby attractions—your complete guide to navigating the station with ease.

London Waterloo East provides accessibility services for passengers with reduced mobility, as staff assistance is available.
London Waterloo East is close to iconic attractions such as the London Eye, the Southbank Centre, and the historic Shakespeare's Globe Theatre.
Car rental services available at London Waterloo East include Avis and Europcar.
London Waterloo East station is approximately 1.196 km from the city center.
From London Waterloo East, you can reach the city center using the Rail Replacement Services, which alight at the bus point in Sandell Street. Alternatively, no specific taxi services are listed for this station.
Arriving at London Waterloo East at least 15–20 minutes before your train's departure time is advisable to allow for ticket collection and navigating through the station.
London Waterloo East is located at Sandell Street, London, SE1 8NH.
Parking is not available at the London Waterloo East station.
As of the most recent data, specific fare information from London Waterloo East to the nearest airport isn't detailed, but train tickets to nearby airports like Gatwick or Heathrow typically start from around £10, depending on the time and booking conditions.
Train services that operate at London Waterloo East are generally provided by Southeastern.
Public transport connections from London Waterloo East include rail replacement bus services, with alighting points located in Sandell Street.
Traveling early morning or late evening at London Waterloo East is generally considered safe, as the station is well-lit and equipped with security measures; however, always remain aware of your surroundings and follow any station announcements or advice.
London Waterloo East has ticket barriers at the entrance and exit points, which helps in security and ensures that only passengers with valid tickets can access the platforms.
Toilets at London Waterloo East are located on Platform B and C and are available during staffing hours.
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