About Embankment
Embankment station sits on the north bank of the Thames in the Charing Cross area, with exits directly onto the Embankment walkway along the river. The surrounding area contains Cleopatra's Needle - a 3,500-year-old Egyptian obelisk - Victoria Embankment Gardens, and is within walking distance of Covent Garden, Trafalgar Square and the South Bank via Hungerford Bridge.
Lines Served
Traveller Tips
- 1Cross Hungerford Bridge (pedestrian walkway alongside the rail bridge) for South Bank arts venues
- 2Cleopatra's Needle is on the river path, east of the station - free to see
- 3No step-free access - stairs throughout, no lifts
- 4Trafalgar Square and the National Gallery are a 10-minute walk north
Accessibility
-Wheelchair accessible
-Step-free access
✓Audio announcements
✓Visual displays
-Accessible toilets
✓Tactile guides
Facilities
Shops
Nearby Attractions
Victoria Embankment
Cleopatra's Needle
Hungerford Bridge
Victoria Embankment Gardens
South Bank (via bridge)
The Savoy hotel
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Zone 1
Travel Zone
Est. 1870
Limited accessibility - check before travelling