The major transport interchange at Waterloo comprises London Waterloo, Waterloo East, the Underground station (which includes the Waterloo and City line to Bank, affectionately known as 'the drain') and an amorphous bus station. Waterloo has 19 terminal platforms in use, making it the biggest station in the UK in terms of platform numbers. Waterloo Station is a major railway and underground station in London. The station is in Central London and close to Lambeth and Southwark. Waterloo Underground Station is on the Jubilee Line, the Bakerloo Line and the Northern Line. Railway trains are operated by South West Trains. Waterloo Station is near many tourist attractions including The London Eye, The South Bank and County Hall. There are London hotels near Waterloo Station. Use the map to explore the area around Waterloo Station.
The Transport for London website provides you with all information on routes and modes of transport within Waterloo including Tube, Buses, Trams, Rail, Coaches and the Road. The County Hall area is evolving as the major focus for hotels. Waterloo Station is on your doorstep and Westminster Underground station is opposite big Ben on the other side of Westminster Bridge from County Hall.
Using County Hall as a landmark the following are the best ways to travel:
Heathrow To/From County Hall / Waterloo
Cheapest - London Underground with an Oyster or Travelcard.
Fastest - Heathrow Express to Paddington Station then Underground (Bakerloo Line).
Groups - For groups of 10 or more a private charter bus is worth considering.
Discussion - General discussion of all Heathrow - Central London transfer options.
Gatwick To/From County Hall / Waterloo
Cheapest - National Express Bus to Victoria then local bus.
Fastest - Gatwick Express to Victoria Station then taxi, bus or Underground.
Groups - For groups of 12 or more a private charter bus is worth considering.
Discussion - General discussion of all Gatwick - Central London transfer options.
Stansted To/From County Hall / Waterloo
Cheapest - National Express Bus to Stratford then Underground (Jubillee Line) to Waterloo.
Fastest - Stansted Express to Liverpool Street Station then Underground.
Groups - For groups of 12 or more a private charter bus is worth considering.
Discussion - General discussion of all Stansted - Central London transfer options