Buckingham Palace Location | Getting There Via Bus, Tube & More

Perhaps the most popular royal residence in the world, Buckingham Palace is home to the monarchs of the United Kingdom. The construction of Buckingham Palace was completed in 1705. Since then, it has remained the private residence for many kings and queens of England, including King Charles III.

Planning a trip to London? You must visit Buckingham Palace and see what makes it special. Read more to know how to get to the palace, the fastest way to the attraction, and the best ways of to get there.

Where is Buckingham Palace located?

Address: London SW1A 1AA, United Kingdom.

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Buckingham Palace is located in the city of Westminster in Central London. It is one of the most visited attractions in the city, as it is the primary residence of the sovereign of the United Kingdom in the capital city of London.

Closest Landmark: Victoria Memorial

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Getting to Buckingham Palace by public transportation

By Train

Best for: Visitors travelling into London from outside the city

Closest Station: London Victoria Station

Take a train from your nearest station and reach London Victoria Station. Buckingham Palace is just 10 minutes away from the station. You can walk to the attraction or find a cab easily from here.

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London Euston: Another major train station near Buckingham Palace. From here, you can take the London Underground to get to the Palace.

By Tube

Best for: People seeking an inexpensive and reliable mode of transportation

Closest Station: St James's Park

Take the London Underground metro (called the Tube) to St James's Park station, on the Circle and District lines. Buckingham Palace is a 10 minute walk from here.

Other nearby stations:

Green Park Station (Piccadilly and Jubilee lines): 10 minute walk
Victoria Station (District, Circle, and Victoria lines): 10 minute walk
Hyde Park Corner Station (Piccadilly lines): 15 minute walk
Charing Cross Station (Bakerloo or Northern lines): 15 minute walk

By Bus

Best for: Visitors who want a budget friendly option, or prefer to travel aboveground

Closest Station: Wilton Street

Buses 11, 211, C1 and C10 stop near Buckingham Palace. Get down at the Wilton Street bus stop and walk to the entrance. It is just a 3 minute walk.

For further information visit the Transport for London website.

Getting to Buckingham Palace by car, bike, and more

By Car

While driving to Buckingham Palace is possible, it's generally not recommended due to traffic, London Congestion Charge (a fee for vehicles entering the central London area) and limited parking options.

You can't drive directly into the palace grounds, but you can drive around the perimeter and see it from the streets (via Constitution Hill, Grosvenor Place, and Buckingham Palace Road)

Parking: There is no general visitor car parking at Buckingham Palace.
Public parking: The Cavendish London (Public Car Park) (0.9 km), Q-Park Knightsbridge (1.4 km), Q-Park Pimlico (1.6 km)
Accessible Parking: Disabled visitors with pre-booked Access Route tickets may be able to arrange accessible parking with the Specialist Sales team.

By Bike

You can also get to Buckingham Palace by bicycle. There are Santander cycles that you from £1.65/hr. They're docked in locations around London, especially near Tube stations as well as nearby locations like Belgravia, Park Lane, Piccadilly, and Wellington Arch, where you can drop them off before visiting the palace.

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Travel Time: 16 minutes (via Trafalgar Square)

Owing to its location in Central London, Buckingham Palace is close to all the top attractions in the city. You can easily walk to the attraction from the city centre.

The attraction is just 1 km away from Trafalgar Square in the city centre

If you want to see Westminster, take the longer route via Westminster Abbey from Trafalgar Square. Downing Street, White Hall and Westminster Abbey will be on your way via this route.

Frequently asked questions about getting to Buckingham Palace

Where is Buckingham Palace located?

Buckingham Palace is located in the city of Westminster in Central London. The official address is London SW1A 1AA, United Kingdom.

What are the different ways to reach Buckingham Palace?

You can reach Buckingham Palace via bus, train, metro, car and even on foot. Train and metro are the fastest options while the bus is the most affordable option. However, the area is best explored on foot.

Which is the closest bus stop to Buckingham Palace?

Wilton Street bus stop is the closest to Buckingham Palace.

Which is the closest train station to Buckingham Palace?

London Victoria train station is the closest to Buckingham Palace.

Does Buckingham Palace have parking facilities?

As Buckingham Palace is the primary residence of the monarchy, parking facilities are not available inside the palace. You can park your vehicle at closeby parking spaces.