Trains to Trafalgar Square
World-famous Trafalgar Square is surrounded by some of the very best museums and galleries in the world. So hop on a train and explore one of London’s most iconic open spaces with a visit to Trafalgar Square.
Did you know Trafalgar Square was named after Britain’s victory in the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805? Although British forces were victorious Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson was fatally wounded during the battle on his ship, HMS Victory. In his honour, Nelson’s Column was built in the same year and stands at 51.6 metres. A top of the column is a statue to Nelson who has kept watch over Trafalgar Square ever since.
With Charing Cross station just a three-minute walk from Trafalgar Square, you'll be there in no time.
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 Dartford | Southeastern | 07:42 | 1 | On time |
| to Sevenoaks | Southeastern | 07:46 | 3 | On time |
| to Gravesend | Southeastern | 07:52 | 2 | On time |
| to Dartford | Southeastern | 08:12 | 1 | On time |
| to Sevenoaks | Southeastern | 08:16 | 6 | On time |
| Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Orpington | Southeastern | 07:29 | 3 | On time |
| from Dartford | Southeastern | 07:43 | 2 | On time |
| from Ashford International | Southeastern | 07:54 | 4 | On time |
| from Dartford | Southeastern | 07:55 | 1 | On time |
| from Sevenoaks | Southeastern | 07:59 | 3 | On time |