National Portrait Gallery
Travelling by train to the National Portrait Gallery is super-simple. The nearest railway station to the National Portrait Gallery is London Charing Cross, which is served by Southeastern services throughout the day. It's just 5 minutes to the National Portrait Gallery on foot. Leaving the station you'll be standing on The Strand. Cross the road to Duncannon Street, go left, and take the first right. The gallery is just up the road on the left-hand side.
The National Portrait Gallery is also between three tube stations, Leicester Square, Piccadilly Circus, and Charring Cross so you've plenty of public transport options if you're already in London exploring the city.
The National Portrait Gallery is full of wonders for all to enjoy. You'll find it jam-packed with a fascinating historic collection of portraits of significantly important and famous British people. When it first opened it in 1856 was the first portrait gallery in the world.
Visit the National Portrait Gallery website for opening information.
Station details & facilities
Ticket office
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Weekdays | 04:30 - 01:05 |
| Saturday | 04:30 - 01:05 |
| Sunday | 04:30 - 01:05 |
| Ticket Machine | Available |
|---|---|
| Staff help | Unavailable |
| Staffing level | Full time |
| Oyster Prepay | Available |
| Oyster topup | Available |
| Oyster validator | Available |
| Pre-purchase collection | Available |
| Travel card zone | Zone 1 |
Luggage
| Left Luggage | Available |
|---|---|
| Left Luggage phone number | 020 7930 5444 |
| Left Luggage Website | http://www.left-baggage.co.uk/locations.php |
Facilities
| Shops | Available |
|---|---|
| Postbox | Unavailable |
| Telephones | Available |
| Telephone types | Coins and cards |
| Station Buffet | Available |
| ATM | Available |
| Bureau de Change | Unavailable |
| Tourist Information Office | Unavailable |
| Information Systems |
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Toilets
| Toilets | Available |
|---|---|
| Toilets notes | Located on the central passage in the main concourse. |
| Showers | Unavailable |
| Baby change | Available |
WiFi
| WiFi | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| WiFi notes | |
| Web kiosk | Unavailable |
Staffing and customer service
| Customer help points | Available |
|---|---|
| CCTV | Available |
Parking
Bicycle Facilities
| Cycle storage | Available |
|---|---|
| Cycle storage spaces | 20 |
| Sheltered cycle storage | Unavailable |
| Cycle storage CCTV | Available |
| Cycle storage notes | Within car park and station forecourt |
| Cycle storage notes | 10 bike bars which can accommodate two bikes each |
Accessibility
| Step-free access | Whole station |
|---|---|
| Step-free access notes | Yes, the station is all on one level and all platforms are reachable by disabled passengers. |
| Ramps for train access | Available |
| Wheelchairs | Available |
| Induction Loop | Available |
| Accessible ticket machines | Available |
| Accessible Booking Office counter | Available |
| Accessible taxis | unknown |
| Accessible taxis notes | Accessible taxis are located outside the front of the station
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First Class Lounge
Departures and arrivals from London Charing Cross
Departures
Arrivals
| Departing to | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to Ashford International | Southeastern | 09:10 | 4 | On time |
| to Dartford | Southeastern | 09:12 | 1 | On time |
| to Hastings | Southeastern | 09:15 | 6 | On time |
| to Gravesend | Southeastern | 09:18 | 2 | On time |
| to Dartford | Southeastern | 09:24 | 5 | On time |
| Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Hayes (Kent) | Southeastern | 09:10 | 5 | On time |
| from Dartford | Southeastern | 09:13 | 3 | On time |
| from Ashford International | Southeastern | 09:22 | 4 | On time |
| from Gravesend | Southeastern | 09:23 | 1 | On time |
| from Sevenoaks | Southeastern | 09:27 | 5 | On time |