Theatreland in London: How To Travel

The ideal way to travel to London theatres is by public transport. The London Underground or London buses will deliver you within a five-minute walk of most West End theatres. For specific information call London Transport on 020 7222 1234 (24 Hours), check the Transport for London website or check the show listings on this site. For general information on London transport please see below.

London Underground - the Tube

The last tube trains leave central London Underground stations at approximately 12.30am Monday to Sunday (just before midnight Sundays). Check the 'first and last train times' poster displayed in the station ticket hall or ask a member of staff.

London Buses

'Daytime' buses nearly all run to around midnight, then night buses take over. Most late night buses leave Trafalgar Square or Piccadilly Circus beginning at 12:00 midnight and run at intervals all night long. Buses are safe and will take you to most areas of Greater London.

Taxis

The most reliable taxis to take are licensed London taxis (known as black cabs because that is their most common colour.)

Trains

National Rail Enquiries on 08457 484950 (24 hours) provide information for all rail services throughout Great Britain. Please check train times before departing as last trains leave central London Rail stations from 10.30pm to 1.00am.

Plan your journey

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By Car

If you have to drive into central London, please note: On-street parking meters and single yellow lines apply between 8.30am and 6.30pm Monday to Saturday throughout most of Theatreland (the City of Westminster and the Borough of Camden). After 6.30pm and at any time on Sundays you may park free of charge on meters and on single yellow lines. Be careful not to cause any obstruction and avoid parking in bays reserved for permit holders only.

Most West End theatres are within the £8 Congestion Charge zone. The Congestion Charge applies Monday to Friday from 7.00am to 6.00pm. For more details, please see the Transport For London Congestion Charge website.

Visit an interactive map highlighting road works and road closures around the West End.

Westminster City Council car parks - Theatreland Parking Scheme

50% off Parking when you visit the theatre. Driving to the theatre is an affordable option, thanks to the half price Theatreland Parking Scheme offered by Westminster City Council car parks (previously branded as Masterpark).

To qualify, simply present your car park ticket for validation when you attend a performance at the theatre. The car park machine will automatically charge you half price, once the ticket is validated. You may park for up to 72 hours and receive a 50% discount off the standard casual rate*.

This offer is valid seven days a week, only at the following car parks, located close to the most popular theatres: Chinatown, Leicester Square, Marble Arch & Park Lane (outside of the congestion zone), Pimlico, Soho (Poland Street), Trafalgar Square and Oxford Street. Please note tariffs and opening hours vary between car parks.

*Non compliance with any of the above terms and conditions will result in the standard casual rate tariff being charged. For more information about the Theatreland parking scheme visit www.westminster.gov.uk/carparks or Freephone 0800 243 348.

Westminster City Council car parks - NEW Late Night Shoppers Discount

Westminster City Council car parks also offer a great Late Night Shoppers discount rate every Thursday evening - a flat £5 charge between 6pm and midnight, available at all car parks. If you use any car park between these hours, and your car park ticket has been validated at the theatre, you will pay either £5 or receive the Theatreland discount, whichever is the cheaper. You win! Terms apply.

Westminster City Council - Pay By Phone

Westminster City Council has introduced a new scheme enabling payment for metered parking bays to be paid for by telephone on a credit card. It is coin-free and easy, and can be topped up from a distance.

For more information visit www.westminster.gov.uk/parking or call 0870 428 4009 or text 'Help' to 0795 008 0201.