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The Best Gyms in London: Top Places to Work Out

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South Western Railway September 1, 2026 4 min read

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The Best Gyms in London
Plan your trip to a gym in London with South Western Railway

London has a huge variety of gyms and fitness spaces, from luxury health clubs and specialist studios to personal training gyms and community-focused facilities, with options to suit different fitness goals and workout styles.

If you're travelling into London by train, many of the city's gyms are within easy reach of South Western Railway services, making it convenient to fit a workout into your day. With several options close to major transport links, you can easily train before work, after work or while exploring the capital.

Here are some of the best gyms in London to consider for your next workout.

Several black dumbbells neatly lined up on a rack in a dimly lit fitness centre.

Several black dumbbells neatly lined up on a rack in a dimly lit fitness centre.

The Best Gyms in London

London’s fitness scene offers everything from luxury health clubs and boutique studios to coaching-led gyms and specialist training spaces, with options to suit different workout styles and fitness goals.

1. Third Space

Multiple locations around London.

Third Space is a luxury network of high-end health clubs across London, with each location offering its own distinctive facilities and design. Third Space Clapham Junction is set within a refurbished Grade II-listed building, combining original beams and windows with modern industrial finishes to create a high-end neighbourhood gym.

The club features a 7,500 square foot gym floor, dedicated HIIT and cycle studios, Reformer Pilates and a Mind & Body studio, alongside recovery facilities including saunas, steam rooms and Normatec recovery boots. Its extensive class programme also includes strength and conditioning, cycling and high-intensity training, making it suitable for a range of workout styles.

How to get there: Third Space Clapham Junction is a 2-minute walk from Clapham Junction station.

2. 1Rebel

Multiple locations around London.

1Rebel is a premium boutique fitness chain with 13 clubs across London, offering high-energy, immersive workouts in a nightclub-style setting. Its range of classes includes Reshape, Ride, Reformer, Rumble and Reset, with individual locations offering different combinations of workouts and facilities.

The South Bank club is a good option for anyone looking for high-energy, instructor-led workouts in a premium setting. The club combines expert trainers with nightclub-level lighting and luxury changing rooms, creating an immersive experience from the moment you arrive.

How to get there: 1Rebel South Bank is a 13-minute walk from London Waterloo station.

From London Waterloo, walk towards South Bank and continue to Upper Ground. The 1Rebel South Bank club at 7 Upper Ground is around a 10-minute walk from Waterloo station.

A man lifts his arms while a woman beside him holds a small dumbbell, both smiling in a gym.

A man lifts his arms while a woman beside him holds a small dumbbell, both smiling in a gym.

3. Equinox

Multiple locations around London.

Equinox operates three luxury fitness clubs in London, combining high-end gym facilities with expert personal training, group fitness and extensive wellness services. Its E at St. James’s Fitness Club is the brand’s most exclusive London location, offering a particularly premium and personalised fitness experience.

The club focuses on one-to-one training and specialised wellness, with members able to access elite gym equipment, personal coaching and specialist recovery facilities. These include a cryotherapy chamber, regeneration room and compression therapy area, alongside a private Pilates studio and Precision Running Zone. The club also features luxury changing facilities, a marble-clad lounge and complimentary laundry valet.

How to get there: E St. James's is a 13-minute walk from London Waterloo station.

4. Foundry

Multiple locations around London.

Foundry is an award-winning fitness chain with locations across London, taking a different approach to traditional gyms through its trainer-led, structured workouts. Known for its “no mirrors, no mobiles, no-nonsense” approach, Foundry focuses on expert coaching, accountability and creating a supportive community rather than offering a conventional open-gym environment.

The Vauxhall location offers award-winning personal training for busy South Londoners, with effective, structured workouts led by experienced coaches in a state-of-the-art facility. The gym provides a focused training environment away from the crowds and anonymity of a traditional gym.

How to get there: Foundry Vauxhall is a 23-minute walk from London Waterloo station.

5. GYMNATION London Bridge

26 Druid Street, London SE1 2EY.

GYMNATION is a community-focused gym based in a series of historic railway arches, offering a wide range of training options in a lively and welcoming environment. Alongside open gym access, the facility caters to more specialised training, including powerlifting, weightlifting, strongman, calisthenics and functional fitness.

The gym is also an official HYROX partner, with dedicated equipment and training areas for those preparing for fitness racing. Members can take part in group classes, personal training and regular run clubs, while the wider space includes a café, barbershop and sports physiotherapy clinic.

How to get there: It is a 34-minute walk from London Waterloo station.

Plan your trip to a gym in London with South Western Railway

Travelling to your gym in London is easy with South Western Railway. Discover cheap train tickets by going off-peak and passengers with a railcard could save even more, while those travelling in a group could benefit from GroupSave or a Family and Friends Railcard.

Our Sunday Out and Semi-Flex return tickets give you extra flexibility if plans change on the day. For additional savings, check your eligibility for railcards and discounts.

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