The London Eye is a well-connected attraction with several train and tube stations nearby. The nearest train station to the London Eye is London Waterloo, just a five-minute walk away. Once you’ve arrived at the station, follow the signs for the South Bank to reach the attraction.
Travelling by train
There are plenty of routes on our network that will take you directly to the London Eye. Popular routes include Woking, Basingstoke, Guildford, Winchester, and Southampton Central. When you get to London Waterloo, follow station exit signs for the London Eye or South Bank.
Explore our full range of ticket types to find the best one for your journey. Discover cheap train tickets to the London Eye by booking early or going off-peak, and if you have a Railcard or you're travelling in a group, you could save even more.
And remember, when you buy your tickets direct and travel by train with a National Rail train ticket, you can get access to SWR Rewards and 2FOR1 tickets to some of the South Bank’s most exciting attractions.
Travelling within London
If you're travelling to the London Eye from elsewhere in London, avoid the hassle of traffic and congestion charges and instead enjoy a comfortable train ride. You can find regular services from Surbiton, Wimbledon, Staines, Earlsfield, Putney or Raynes Park, which will get you to the London Eye in no time at all. You can also get to South Bank easily from several London Underground stations, including Waterloo, which is served by the Northern, Bakerloo, Jubilee and Waterloo & City lines, Embankment, which is served by the Northern, Bakerloo and Circle and District lines, and Blackfriars, which is served by the Circle and District lines.
Travel anywhere in London using a London Travelcard, or use an Oyster card or contactless. It’s worth noting that you won’t be able to get 2FOR1 offers if you travel using an Oyster Card or contactless, and your Travelcard must be bought from a National Rail station and not issued from Transport for London to get 2FOR1 entry. You also won’t get access to SWR Rewards if you don’t buy your train ticket directly through our website or app.