Waterloo Station

I have family that live in Kingston-upon-Thames, and use South Western's service out of Waterloo about once a month to go and visit them. Waterloo is the only other train station I use with much regularity besides Paddington, and it has its faults and its benefits relative to its more famous north-west counterpart. Waterloo Station is incredibly accessible via the Tube - with access to the Bakerloo, Northern, Jubilee and Waterloo & City lines, Waterloo can get you to Canary Wharf, Bank, Tottenham Court Road, Kings Cross, Paddington, or Oxford Circus without necessitating a line change, and literally anywhere else in the city with only 1 line ...  Read the complete review

I have always found the station at London Waterloo to be efficient and well kept; however, on the last few visits during the previous six months, it does seem to have gone downhill somewhat. There is a charge to use the toilet and washing facilities; whilst I don't mind paying, I do expect them to be clean and well-maintained and this no longer seems to be the case. Since the closure of the Waterloo International terminal, a lot of the station is now boarded up and looks rather run down. On the upside, the staff are helpful and the station is generally well signed. There is easy access to public transport and a plentiful supply of taxis on the rank. There is a good and ...  Read the complete review

Waterloo railway station is situated south of the river, so it is an obvious choice for those of us visiting London from the South West. In fact, all the train services appear to be operated by South West Trains. Situated only a short walk from the Thames, it is also a great starting place for a tourist holiday or day trip. We arrived into Waterloo Station at just before lunchtime on a Saturday and it was bustling but not too crowded. Like most larger stations, the high ceiling contribute to a feeling of space. At Waterloo there are a variety of shops to take care of your need for snacks or gifts, we popped into a small branch of Marks and Spencers ...  Read the complete review