If you’re looking for locations that can put your brand in front of large, highly engaged audiences, Britain’s railway stations continue to deliver.

The latest footfall analysis across Network Rail’s managed station portfolio shows customer visits continue to grow, with nearly 193 million visits recorded during summer 2026, up 8.9% compared with summer 2024. The figures highlight the scale of opportunity available to retailers, food and beverage operators and service brands looking to grow their customer reach.

Summer Footfall Trends (All stations)

Some of the country’s most commercially attractive destinations saw particularly strong growth over the period. London King’s Cross recorded a 58.5% increase in customer visits, while London Victoria grew by 30.1% and London Liverpool Street by 21.5%, creating even greater exposure for brands operating within these stations.

The data also reinforces the strength of well-established, high-volume destinations. London Liverpool Street, Waterloo, London Bridge, London Euston and London Paddington continue to attract some of the largest visitor numbers in the portfolio, offering retailers access to substantial daily audiences in the heart of key city-centre locations.

Top-performing stations

Momentum has continued beyond the summer months. Across the stations analysed, autumn footfall increased from 182.8 million visits in 2024 to 189.6 million visits in 2025, with 17 of the 19 locations recording year-on-year growth. Based on this trend, autumn 2026 footfall is forecast to reach approximately 197 million visits, providing brands with another strong trading period ahead.

For occupiers, these figures point to a consistent and growing flow of potential customers across some of the UK’s most connected destinations. Whether your ambition is to launch in a new market, increase brand visibility or drive revenue growth, station retail continues to offer access to large, diverse audiences travelling, working, shopping and spending throughout the day.
With almost 200 million customer visits forecast this autumn alone, Britain’s stations remain one of the most effective environments for brands looking to connect with customers at scale.

Autumn Footfall Trends