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Summary - Alighting/Transferring (the Bakerloo Line (Southbound))

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• Exit Route Summary View
  • This access guide details the off peak route from the Bakerloo line southbound platform to the ticket hall.
  • Route 1 sections in this access guide describe the journey from the Bakerloo line (southbound) to the station exits.
    The route uses escalators and is approximately 80 metres (excluding the escalators) to the closest exit.
    There are steps between the Bakerloo line southbound platform concourse and the intermediate concourse.
    There is then a set of escalators between the intermediate concourse and the ticket hall.
    From the ticket hall, there are then 4 exits from the station up to street level, all of which have stepped access.
  • This access guide also details the transfer routes to the Victoria and Bakerloo line northbound platforms, the Central line platforms, and the links between the Victoria and Bakerloo line southbound platforms.
    Bakerloo line southbound platform 3 has a link passage to Central line platforms 1 and 2.
    This is described in the route 2 section below.
    Bakerloo southbound platform 3 has a link passage to Victoria line northbound platform 6.
    This is described in the route 3 section below.
    Bakerloo line southbound platform 3 has a link passage to Victoria line southbound platform 5.
    This is described in the route 4 section below.
  • All the link passages mentioned above involve steps, with the exception of the links between the southbound Bakerloo and Victoria line platforms (route 4).
• Distance(s) for Exiting and Transferring View
  • The shortest distance (via steps and escalators) to Exit 5 from the Bakerloo line platform (Southbound) is approximately 80m.
  • The shortest distance (via steps and escalators) to Exit 6 from the Bakerloo line platform (Southbound) is approximately 80m.
  • The shortest distance (via steps and escalators) to Exit 7 from the Bakerloo line platform (Southbound) is approximately 80m.
  • The shortest distance (via steps and escalators) to Exit 8 from the Bakerloo line platform (Southbound) is approximately 80m.

You are on Platform(s) (Route 1 - Exiting the Station - Alight the Train onto Platform 3 (Southbound)). Skip to the next section.

Platform(s) (Route 1 - Exiting the Station - Alight the Train onto Platform 3 (Southbound))

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• Platform Information View
  • This is a straight platform.
  • The platform is flat throughout its length.
  • There are tactile markings along the platform edge, throughout its length.
  • The edge of the platform is clearly marked.
  • The maximum gap between the platform and train when boarding/alighting is 16cm.
  • There are tube maps, tube and rail maps, Bakerloo line maps and digital display(s) for train times on this platform.
  • Signage on this platform includes; directional to other lines and directional to way out.
  • Announcements on this platform are visual.
  • There are 3 help points on this platform.
  • The help points are fitted with hearing loop systems.
  • The height of the buttons at the help point(s) are; 110cm (emergency) and 100cm (information).
  • There is fixed bench seating with and without armrests on this platform.
  • The height of the seating is 45cm.
  • The width of the majority of seats is 48cm.
  • The colour contrast for the seating is good.
  • Perch seating is not available on this platform.
  • The colour contrast between the wall and platform is good.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Access from the Platform View
  • There is/are 2 exit point(s) from this platform.
• Comments View
  • From this platform there are direct walkways through to platform 5 Victoria line southbound.

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Platform Exit (Route 1 - Exiting the Station - Leave Platform 3 and Head Towards the Steps)

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• Exit View
  • This information is for the exit located 2nd from the left as you exit the train.
  • This exit is signed with 'Way out'.
  • There is step-free access at this exit.
  • There is an open gap to exit.

You are on Step(s) (Route 1 - Follow the passage from the platform, via the steps to the Escalators). Skip to the next section.

Step(s) (Route 1 - Follow the passage from the platform, via the steps to the Escalators)

• There is a/are step(s) located along the passage.
• There is/are 18 step(s).
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) has/have tactile paving at the top and bottom.
• The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
• The going of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
• Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
• Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• Handrails are easy to grip.
• Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
• There is a second lower handrail.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.

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Escalator(s) (Route 1 - Take the Escalators up to the Barriers and Ticket Hall)

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• Escalator(s) View
  • Escalators can be used to access other floors.
  • The escalator(s) is/are located on the Victoria and Bakerloo line concourse.
  • The escalators have overhead signage for Way out.
  • The escalators only go up.
  • The floors which are accessible by escalator(s) are Concourse to Ticket Barriers.
  • The escalator(s) steps are not clearly marked.
  • The foot and head of the escalator(s) are clearly marked.
  • The lighting levels at the escalator(s) are moderate to good.

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Concourse (Route 1 - Exiting the Station - Pass Through the Barriers into the Exit Concourse)

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• Access View
  • The ticket hall is located at the top of the escalators.
  • There is level access throughout this concourse area.
• Barriers View
  • The width of the standard barriers is 62cm.
  • The ticket slot heights for the standard barriers are 98cm (insert ticket) and 102cm (remove ticket).
  • The Oyster card reader height is 105cm for the standard barriers.
  • The width of the wider access barriers is 110cm.
  • The ticket slot heights for the wider access barriers are 90cm (insert ticket) and 100cm (remove ticket).
  • The Oyster card reader height is 95cm for the wider access barriers.
  • Staff are available to provide assistance at the barriers.
• Maps and Signage View
  • There are tube and rail maps, TFL maps and bus route maps in this concourse area.
  • Signage in this concourse area includes; directional to exits, TFL/tourist directional and directional to lines .
• Other Features and Facilities View
  • There is 1 help point in this concourse area.
  • The help point is fitted with a hearing loop system.
  • The height of the buttons at the help point(s) are; 112cm (emergency) and 101cm (information).
  • Announcements in this concourse area are audio.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor in this concourse area is good.
  • Seating is not available in this concourse area.
  • The lighting levels are varied.

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Station Exit (Exit 5 - Oxford Street West/Regent Street South)

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• Exit Point View
  • This information is for the exit located off the exit concourse.
  • This exit is signed with 'Exit 5 - Oxford Street West, Regent Street South, Way out'.
  • There is stepped access at this exit.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located at the exit, off the exit concourse.
  • There is/are 21 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) has/have tactile paving at the top and bottom.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
  • The going of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides and in the centre.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a second lower handrail.

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Station Exit (Exit 6 - Argyll Street)

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• Exit Point View
  • This information is for the exit located off the exit concourse.
  • This exit is signed with 'Exit 6'.
  • There is stepped access at this exit.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located at the exit, off the exit concourse.
  • There is/are 22 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) has/have tactile paving at the top and bottom.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
  • The going of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a second lower handrail.

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Station Exit (Exit 7 - Oxford Street East)

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• Exit Point View
  • This information is for the exit located off the exit concourse.
  • This exit is signed with 'Way out, Exit 7, Oxford Street'.
  • There is stepped access at this exit.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located at the exit, off the exit concourse.
  • There is/are 22 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) has/have tactile paving at the top and bottom.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
  • The going of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides and in the centre.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a second lower handrail.

You are on Station Exit (Exit 8 - Argyll Street). Skip to the next section.

Station Exit (Exit 8 - Argyll Street)

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• Exit Point View
  • This information is for the exit located off the exit concourse.
  • This exit is signed with 'Way out, Exit 8, Argyll Street'.
  • There is stepped access at this exit.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located at the exit, off the exit concourse.
  • There is/are 16 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) has/have tactile paving at the top and bottom.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
  • The going of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a second lower handrail.

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Peak Route

• For information about the peak route from Bakerloo Southbound to the station exits please click here (opens in new tab).

You are on Route 2 - Transfer - Bakerloo Line Southbound Platform 3 to Central Line Platforms. Skip to the next section.

Route 2 - Transfer - Bakerloo Line Southbound Platform 3 to Central Line Platforms

• The approximate distance of this route is 110 metres (not including steps).
• This route includes; 20 steps followed by another 20 steps.
• There are a number of slight slopes along this route.
• The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
• There is a help point available along this route.
• Step 1 - as you alight the train, take the exit third from the right of the platform.
• Step 2 - having exited the platform, turn right and follow the passage for approximately 5 metres, then turn left (follow Central line signage).
• Step 3 - from here, turn right again and head approximately 10 metres towards the steps.
• Step 4 - take the steps down, then follow the passage round to the left for approximately 50 metres.
• Step 5 - from here, continue to follow the passage round to the right for approximately 35 metres until reaching the steps.
• Step 6 - take the steps down, then turn right to access the Central line westbound platform (1) or left to access the Central line eastbound platform (2).

You are on Route 3 - Transfer - Bakerloo Line Southbound Platform 3 to Victoria Line Northbound Platform 6. Skip to the next section.

Route 3 - Transfer - Bakerloo Line Southbound Platform 3 to Victoria Line Northbound Platform 6

• The approximate distance of this route is 80 metres (not including steps).
• This route includes; 18 steps followed by another 18 steps.
• There are some slight slopes along this route.
• The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
• There is a help point available along this route.
• Step 1 - as you alight the train, take the exit on the far left hand-side of the platform.
• Step 2 - having exited the platform, turn left and follow the passage for approximately 15 metres towards the steps (follow Victoria and Bakerloo line southbound platforms signage).
• Step 3 - take the steps up, then follow the passage round to the left for approximately 30 metres until you reach the second set of steps.
• Step 4 - take the steps down, follow the passage ahead for approximately 10 metres, then bare right and head towards the Victoria line northbound platform access points.
• Step 5 - take the first access point on the right and enter the Victoria line northbound platform (6).

You are on Route 4 - Transfer - Bakerloo Line Southbound Platform 3 to Victoria Line Southbound Platform 5. Skip to the next section.

Route 4 - Transfer - Bakerloo Line Southbound Platform 3 to Victoria Line Southbound Platform 5

• The approximate distance of this route is 20 metres.
• There are no steps along this route.
• There are no help points available along this route.
• Step 1 - as you alight the train, take the exit in the middle of the platform (follow Victoria line southbound platform 5 signage).
• Step 2 - having exited the platform, follow the passage ahead for approximately 20 metres.
• Step 3 - at the end of the passage, enter the Victoria line southbound platform (5).