Trains to the Palace of Westminster
It's easy to reach the Palace of Westminster by rail. Hop on a train to London Waterloo, which is served by South Western Railway services from Guildford, Basingstoke, Portsmouth. From London Waterloo it's just a 15 minute walk to the Palace of Westminster. Simply exit the station, on to York Road. Turn right on to Westminster Bridge Road and cross Westminster Bridge - it's pretty hard to miss!
If you're in London, the Palace of Westminster is a must-see attraction. Home to the Houses of Parliament, the Palace is one of the UK's most iconic landmarks.
Visit the Palace of Westminster's official website for more information on opening hours.
Station details & facilities
Ticket office
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Everyday | Open 24 hours |
| Ticket Machine | Available |
|---|---|
| Staff help | Available |
| Staffing level | Full time |
| Oyster Prepay | Unavailable |
| Oyster topup | Available |
| Oyster validator | Available |
| Pre-purchase collection | Available |
| Travel card zone | Zone 1 |
Luggage
| Left Luggage | Available |
|---|---|
| Left Luggage phone number | 0207 401 8444 |
| Left Luggage Website | http://www.left-baggage.co.uk/locations.php |
Facilities
| Shops | Available |
|---|---|
| Shops note | Kiosk, News agent, Wide range of shops, Mini supermarket, Pharmacy, Convenience store, High street shops, Passport Photo Booth |
| Postbox | Available |
| Telephones | Available |
| Telephone types | Coins and cards |
| Station Buffet | Available |
| Station Buffet notes | Coffee shop, Café, Buffet, Coffee kiosk, Cold drinks vending machine, Food vending machine, Public House/Bar, Food outlet (Seating available) |
| ATM | Available |
| ATM notes | Located on concourse |
| Bureau de Change | Available |
| Tourist Information Office | Unavailable |
Toilets
| Toilets | Available |
|---|---|
| Toilets notes | <p>Yes, One is on Cab Road and the other is near Platform 20 beside Starbucks. They are both operated by a radar key. </p> |
| Showers | Unavailable |
| Baby change | Available |
WiFi
| WiFi | Available |
|---|---|
| WiFi notes | |
| Web kiosk | Unavailable |
Staffing and customer service
| Staff Help notes | Staff help is available from station reception on Cab Road, station staff. Disability assistance can be arranged by contacting South West Trains on 0845 6000 0650 between 06:00 and 22:00 or by emailing customerrelations@swt.co.uk It is preferred if assistance is arranged 24 hours in advance. Monday-Friday 04:30-01:05 |
|---|---|
| Customer Service notes | Monday-Saturday 07:00-22:15 Sunday 09:00-20:45 Station Reception |
| Customer help points | Available |
| CCTV | Available |
Parking
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Weekdays | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
| Carpark name | Station Car Park |
|---|---|
| Carpark operator | APCOA Parking (UK) Limited |
| Car parking spaces | 27 |
Bicycle Facilities
| Cycle storage | Available |
|---|---|
| Cycle storage spaces | 573 |
| Sheltered cycle storage | Available |
| Cycle storage CCTV | Available |
| Cycle storage notes | Cycle storage is now located opposite the main entrance on Cab Road. |
Accessibility
| Step-free access | Whole station |
|---|---|
| Step-free access notes | There is level access from all platforms to the main concourse. There is level access to the station via Exits 1 (Station approach), Exit 2 (via lifts to Waterloo Road and level Access to the Jubilee line), Exit 3 (for taxis and Station Reception) |
| 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 available from the taxi rank on Cob Road / Station Approach |
First Class Lounge
Departures and arrivals from London Waterloo
Departures
Arrivals
| Departing to | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to Salisbury | South Western Railway | 09:50 | 8 | On time |
| to Reading | South Western Railway | 09:50 | 18 | On time |
| to Woking | South Western Railway | 09:50 | 3 | On time |
| to Weybridge | South Western Railway | 09:52 | 16 | On time |
| to Alton | South Western Railway | 09:54 | 7 | On time |
| Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Salisbury | South Western Railway | 09:49 | 9 | On time |
| from Wareham (Dorset) | South Western Railway | 09:49 | 13 | On time |
| from Woking | South Western Railway | 09:52 | 4 | On time |
| from Shepperton | South Western Railway | 09:52 | 5 | On time |
| from Guildford | South Western Railway | 09:55 | 15 | On time |