Local Trains

Train Service Information

Transport for London (TfL) does not operate rail services in London, but journeys by trains and other modes of public transport can be planned online using Journey Planner

National Rail Enquiries provides detailed information about rail services in London, covering routes, timetables and fares. A full list of train operating companies, including network maps, is available on the website.

Train Tickets and Oyster

Local rail services are typically covered by Travelcards including those on Oyster. Pre-pay Oyster is only accepted on selected local trail services including London Overground. Alternatively, you can buy single or return tickets from ticket offices and machines at train stations.

Railcards for Discounted Fares

Several different types of card are available offering up to a third off train fares for about £20 per year with these railcards:

• Young Persons - aged 16-25
• Family Railcard - up to 4 adults and 4 children aged 5-15
• Senior Railcard - aged 60+
• Network Railcard - off-peak services in South East England
• Disabled Person Railcard - disabled people and their carers

For more information see the Railcard website.

Accessibility Information and the Disabled Persons Railcard

The National Rail Enquiries website provides detailed information about rail services in London, covering routes, timetables, fares and access to stations and trains.

A map showing rail stations in London and the South East that have step-free can be found at National Rail Enquiries/ Disabled Passengers. You can also telephone National Rail enquiries on +44 (0)8457 48 49 50.

The Disabled Persons Railcard qualifies you for up to a third off fares, see the Disabled Persons Railcard website

Like the Tube, access to platforms at rail stations will normally involve using stairs. Additionally, there will generally be a step of a few inches between the platform and the train.

Arrangements can be made for passengers with mobility impairments, including people who use wheelchairs. Train operating companies can usually arrange for staff to meet you at the station, accompany you to the train and see you safely on board. Ramps can be provided for people using wheelchairs, to get on and off trains easily.

Local Train Operators

For airport services see To and From the Airport. The main rail operators connecting Greater London to the city centre are:

• Silverlink
• First Capital Connect
• SouthEastern Railway
• Southern Railway
• London Overground

Read more about London's Local Train Operators.

Left Luggage

Most of the large mainline London stations have left-luggage facilities available and baggage lockers have been phased out. The Excess Baggage Group offers a baggage forwarding facility at Paddington, Euston, Waterloo, King’s Cross, Liverpool Street, Victoria and Charing Cross stations. Offices at these stations will accept your bags and forward them on to your required destination. See the Excess Baggage website for details.