About Elephant & Castle
Elephant & Castle is a major south London interchange undergoing extensive regeneration, with two Underground lines and National Rail services at the nearby Thameslink station. The area's shopping centre and the iconic pink elephant roundabout are being replaced by new mixed-use developments that are transforming one of London's most historically working-class districts.
Lines Served
Traveller Tips
- 1The Elephant & Castle regeneration is ongoing - expect construction works around the station
- 2Walworth Road to the south has excellent independent West African and Caribbean food
- 3The Imperial War Museum is a 10-minute walk east along Lambeth Road - free entry
- 4London South Bank University campus is directly adjacent to the station
Accessibility
✓Wheelchair accessible
✓Step-free access
✓Audio announcements
✓Visual displays
✓Accessible toilets
✓Tactile guides
Facilities
Toilets
ATMs
Free Wi-Fi
Shops
Info Desk
Nearby Attractions
Imperial War Museum
Burgess Park
Walworth Road
South Bank University
Frequently Asked Questions
QWhich lines serve Elephant & Castle?
The Bakerloo line and the Northern line (Charing Cross branch) both serve Elephant & Castle, plus National Rail Thameslink services nearby.
QIs Elephant & Castle step-free?
Yes, Elephant & Castle has step-free access from street to platform on both Underground lines.
QHow far is the Imperial War Museum from Elephant & Castle?
The Imperial War Museum is about a 10-minute walk east along Lambeth Road from Elephant & Castle station.
QWhat is the Elephant & Castle regeneration?
A large-scale redevelopment is replacing the 1960s shopping centre and roundabout with new homes, shops and public spaces, due to be completed across the 2020s.
QWhat zone is Elephant & Castle in?
Elephant & Castle is in Zone 1.
QWhat are the best food options near Elephant & Castle?
Walworth Road has excellent West African and Caribbean restaurants. The area also has popular street food markets.
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Zone 1
Travel Zone
Est. 1890
Step-free access available