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Getting to BFI Southbank
Plan your journey before you visit.
Address
BFI Southbank
Belvedere Road
South Bank
London SE1 8XT
By car or taxi
There is no on-site (or Blue Badge) parking at BFI Southbank. The closest car parks to BFI Southbank are:
- National Theatre underground car park (about 80 metres from BFI Southbank main entrance)
- APCOA South Bank (about 320 metres from BFI Southbank main entrance)
These car parks have Blue Badge parking spaces available and are both step-free and accessible. Check AccessAble for more information on other nearby car parks.
The best drop-off and pick-up point is BFI Shop, Belvedere Road, South Bank, London SE1 8XT (around 140 metres from BFI Southbank main entrance).
By public transport
Bus
Several bus routes stop near BFI Southbank, including bus numbers 1, 15, 59, 139 and 176. Check AccessAble for information about step-free bus stops.
Tube
The nearest Underground station is Waterloo, which has step-free entrances and exits. You can get the Jubilee, Northern, Waterloo & City, or Bakerloo lines to Waterloo. Check the latest updates on buses and tubes on the TfL website.
Train
The nearest train station is Waterloo, which has step-free entrances and exits. You can get South Western Railway, Southeastern and Thameslink trains into Waterloo. Plan your journey on the National Rail website.
Find the best entrance for your visit
Main entrance on Theatre Avenue
The BFI Southbank foyer and box office entrance is on Theatre Avenue, opposite the National Theatre at street level. There is a wheelchair accessible lift at this entrance.
This is the best entrance to use if you need to collect or buy your tickets.
Best entrance for:
- screen NFT3
- screen NFT4
- cafe and bar
- library
- shop
- Mediatheque
BFI Riverfront entrance
This is on Queens Walk at street level, through the bar and restaurant. This entrance is step-free.
Best entrance for:
- screen NFT1
- screen NFT2 (there are steps with a handrail, or a wheelchair lift to get to this screen)
- BFI Riverfront bar and restaurant
Access booking and questions
We’re open 12pm to 7pm Monday to Saturday and 12pm to 6pm on Sunday.
E: [email protected]
T: 020 7960 2102
If you’re emailing with an access request or question, please put ‘ACCESS’ in the subject line so we can prioritise it.
We usually respond within 3 days.