Waterloo

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Waterloo is one of the busiest railway stations in Europe, with well in excess of 88 million passengers travelling through every year. The station is located near the South Bank of the River Thames with its trains passing through the South London area and beyond to places as far as Bournemouth and Southampton. To cope with the huge number of people, Waterloo station has the largest number of platforms in Britain with 19, ensuring the station doesn’t become too overcrowded and continues to run smoothly, making it easy to get around from our London apartments.

Waterloo station was first opened in 1848, with construction work taking place regularly to ensure the facilities remain up to scratch. The current buildings were introduced in 1922, providing some Victorian architecture in a typically British atmosphere.

The station is in Travelcard Zone 1, so it isn’t expensive to get to the majority of places in London unless you’re travelling far. Many of London’s best attractions and landmarks are within walking distance of the station such as the London Aquarium, the London Eye and Westminster Abbey, making the area a sought after one for tourists.

When staying in London apartments, Waterloo station can make your visit a lot easier to get around and see what the city has to offer. If you’re planning on getting as much out of London as possible, it is important to be aware of Waterloo station so you have more time to have the holiday you have always dreamed about.