Trains to St James's Palace
It's easy to reach Saint James's Palace by rail. Hop on a train to Charing Cross, which is served by Southeastern services from Ashford, Hastings and Gravesend. From Charing Cross, it's just a 13-minute walk to Saint James's Palace. Simply exit the station, head west down The Strand and head straight across the roundabout at Trafalgar Square on to The Mall. Turn right on to Marlborough Road and St James's Palace will be on your left-hand side.
A visit to Saint James's Palace will transport you back in time - it's a great way to spend a day with the family. Wander into the grounds or simply admire the imposing walls from afar.
For more information about opening times, visit St James's Palace’s website
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 Gravesend | Southeastern | 05:18 | 5 | Scheduled |
| to Dartford | Southeastern | 05:24 | 2 | Scheduled |
| to Sevenoaks | Southeastern | 05:34 | 4 | On time |
| to Dartford | Southeastern | 05:42 | 3 | Scheduled |
| to Gravesend | Southeastern | 05:48 | 2 | Scheduled |
| Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Gravesend | Southeastern | 05:36 | 2 | Scheduled |
| from Orpington | Southeastern | 05:39 | 5 | Scheduled |
| from Tonbridge | Southeastern | 05:45 | 4 | On time |
| from Gravesend | Southeastern | 05:53 | 1 | Scheduled |
| from Orpington | Southeastern | 05:56 | 3 | Scheduled |