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Victoria is one of London’s busiest gateways, a hub of rail, coach and Underground on the doorstep of Buckingham Palace and Westminster. Long a place to pass through, it has gained a new lease of life with smart dining and remains a practical, central base close to the sights.
Where is Victoria and how to get there
Victoria sits in central London, just south-west of the royal parks and Westminster. Victoria station is a major interchange for national rail, the Gatwick Express, coaches from Victoria Coach Station, and the Victoria, District and Circle Underground lines, making it one of the easiest arrival points in the city.
What to see nearby
Victoria’s great advantage is its position. Buckingham Palace and its Changing of the Guard are a short walk away, as are St James’s Park and Westminster. The area’s own landmark is Westminster Cathedral, the striking red-and-white-striped mother church of Catholic England, whose tower offers a fine view. The Victoria Palace Theatre is home to the musical Hamilton.
Eating and drinking
The Nova development beside the station has turned Victoria into an unexpectedly good place to eat, with a cluster of restaurants and bars. The station itself is well stocked for travellers on the move.
Good to know
Is Victoria close to Buckingham Palace?
Yes. Buckingham Palace is roughly a ten-minute walk from Victoria station, which makes the area a convenient base for seeing the palace, the Changing of the Guard and St James’s Park, as well as a handy arrival point from Gatwick and beyond.
Where to go next
Walk on to Belgravia, Pimlico or Westminster, or see all our London neighbourhood guides.
