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If you need to store luggage in London, you have two main options: official left-luggage offices at the major rail and coach stations, or one of the citywide bag-storage networks that let you drop bags at shops, hotels and cafes. Station left-luggage is the most convenient for travellers in transit; the app-based networks are usually cheaper and more flexible across the city.
Left luggage at London's stations
Every major terminus, including King's Cross, St Pancras, Paddington, Victoria, Liverpool Street, Euston and Waterloo, has a staffed left-luggage office, as do the airports. Expect to pay per bag for up to 24 hours, with security screening on arrival. These are ideal if you have a few hours between trains or before a flight.
Citywide bag-storage networks
Services such as the well-known bag-drop apps partner with hundreds of local shops and hotels, so you can leave a bag almost anywhere in central London, often for a flat daily rate that undercuts the stations. You book online, drop your bag, and collect it later, with insurance included. They are perfect for that awkward gap between hotel checkout and an evening departure.
Tips for storing bags in London
Book ahead in peak season, when popular locations fill up. Never leave bags unattended in public, which is both unsafe and likely to trigger a security alert. If you only need your hands free for a few hours of sightseeing, your hotel will almost always hold luggage for free on your day of arrival or departure, just ask. Plan the rest of your day with our getting around London guide.
