London Victoria Station

An extraordinary 74 million people pass through London Victoria Station yearly, making it one of the city’s busiest terminuses. For travelers who fly into Gatwick Airport, the Gatwick Express connects to Victoria Station in about 30 minutes. Mainline trains run on 18 platforms to destinations across southern England, from Brighton and Dover to Portsmouth and Southampton. Several London Underground lines and numerous buses access the station, and Victoria Coach Station is a 5-minute walk.

Beyond its importance as a transit hub, London Victoria Station is an architectural and historical landmark. It’s a stop on numerous sightseeing tours of Central London, from hop-on hop-off bus tours to walking tours.

• Station amenities include free-to-use bathrooms, luggage storage, waiting rooms, first-aid, and ATMs.

• The station has step-free access, making it accessible to wheelchair users, and accessible bathrooms are provided.

• Smoking, including e-cigarettes and vapes, is prohibited.

• There are more than 15 restaurants, coffee shops, and eateries inside the station and numerous shops.

• Purchase train tickets online before your journey to receive the best prices; ticket machines are spread across the station.

London Victoria Station is located in Central London’s Westminster area. If traveling there via public transit, take the Circle Line, District Line, or Victoria Line of the London Underground, or use local London bus lines. The station can also be reached via numerous mainline train services, including the Gatwick Express. A taxi stand is right outside, and bike parking is provided.

London Victoria Station is always open. Its ticket windows are staffed daily, from early morning until late evening, though they are closed overnight. The station can be especially busy in morning and evening rush hours, while strikes and industrial action occasionally impact services.

Victoria Station couldn’t be more convenient for visiting sightseers. Situated in the heart of Westminster, the station is within walking distance of many of the city’s top attractions. Nearby highlights include Buckingham Palace, royal parks like Green Park and St. James’s Park, Westminster Abbey, and the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben.