Suggestions for Platform near Tower, London

Richard G. • October 28, 2010Recommended: It's truly spectacular up here - that is, after you've clambered up the narrow winding staircase of 311 steps to the viewing platform. It is well worth the effort!

Richard I. • March 9, 2011The Stansted Express Leaves from platform nr 1. Sometimes the train is waiting in front of the National Express.

SubtleBlade • January 18, 2010Best coffee behind the ticket barriers is Nero's on the bridge btwn platforms 2 & 3.

@Luise_ G. • April 12, 201217:00, only one stop to benfleet

@Luise_ G. • January 3, 2014Good place to find trains going east, franchise in jan 14 is national express/ c2c

c2c Rail • September 27, 2011For Tower Hill Underground, you can use the exit in the centre of the platforms. Alternatively you can go to Aldgate station, by turning right and right again from Fenchurch Place (front) exit.

D X. • December 18, 2010There's a 'hidden' stairway direct to the Northern Line platforms - saves an unwanted tour of the station otherwise. Go to the front end of the outgoing platform to find it.

Will F. • December 20, 2011Quickest way to northbound metropolitan line and westbound hammersmith + city and circle lines is by following the sign to 'old broad street' as its a bridge over the platform

Mikey M. • February 11, 2012Stand next to the 'Mind The Gap' painted on the platform to be right by the doors

Beeci O. • March 6, 2013Ensure you always get to the platform @ least 2minutes before departure!

Giles M. • November 12, 2012Walk to end of platform to get seats!

Eve S. • October 11, 2011Best platform ofcourse ;)

Simonpeep • September 6, 2011If you are heading for cannon street, run with everyone else to platform 3. The indicators are wrong... Mostly.

Burnley D. • August 4, 2013Very nice platform,would prefer if the trains from here stop at platform 8 at Stratford.

Phil S. • May 4, 2013My absolute favourite platform! Apart from 3, 6 and 7 which are also pretty cool!

Max C. • September 29, 2011If there is a train at the platform, and the board above indicates it's going to the station you want, board the train.

Jay G. • April 24, 2012The best platform here that's sat between platforms 4 and 6. Great positioning number 5! Use 4 or 7's barriers to avoid the crush when the train arrives on 5 ;0,

Matt C. • August 28, 2011Try getting on the train instead of sitting on the platform.

Ed W. • September 29, 2016It's the third platform along.

Kostas D. • April 1, 2012Off to Gatwick!!! Faster than platform 9

Maite L. • March 20, 2013If you are going to Charing Cross don't stand at the beginning of the platform... Go at the end, I you're early enough you can even get a seat!

Darren D. • July 1, 2013If you're not expecting comfort, cleanliness, punctuality or style then you're in for a real treat... Hold your nose as you walk up the platform!