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Skip-the-line tickets for Westminster Abbey mean you won’t have to wait in the ticket purchase queue. You’ll enter through the North Door at your reserved time slot, moving straight to the bag check area. While security is mandatory for all visitors, fast-track ticket holders typically experience shorter waits at the entrance.
| Queue type | Location | Skip with STL tickets? | Avg. wait time | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ticketing queue | North Door area | Yes | 30-60 mins (peak) | Visitors without pre-booked tickets |
Security check | Just inside North Door | No | 10-25 mins | All guests, including skip-the-line holders |
Timed entry line | Designated fast entrance | Yes | 5-15 mins | Guests with timed or fast-track tickets |
Group entrance | Abbey West Cloister | Yes | 5-20 mins | Tour groups, schools, and guided bookings |
With timed skip-the-line tickets, you bypass the general queue and head directly to the entry gate. You’ll move through the entrance in as little as 15 minutes—perfect if you're on a tight schedule or visiting during peak hours.
Fast-track tickets help, but smart planning makes all the difference. Here’s how to make your visit as smooth as possible.
These tickets save you time by allowing you to bypass the regular queue. They guarantee entry at a specific time and help avoid peak-hour crowds at the main gate.
Yes. All visitors must go through a bag check regardless of ticket type. However, fast-track guests usually move through more quickly as queues are smaller and better managed.
Very limited walk-up tickets are available. During high season or holidays, it's best to book online to secure entry and avoid waiting in long ticket queues.
Most fast-track tickets include access to the Nave, Quire, High Altar, Poets’ Corner, and the Lady Chapel. Some may include the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries—check your ticket details.
Late arrivals may need to wait until the next available time slot or risk denied entry. Staff will try to accommodate you when possible, but it’s not guaranteed.
Yes, but each person must have a valid timed-entry ticket. For large groups, a guided tour with group entrance access is recommended for smoother entry.
Yes. While overall crowds may be smaller, queues still form during morning hours and around holiday periods. Fast-track tickets help minimize waiting, even in cooler months.
Try arriving just after opening or post-3 pm. Morning slots offer quieter experiences, while late afternoon visits avoid tour groups and school trips for a more peaceful tour.
Beat the queues and hear Westminster Abbey’s stories with a licensed English-speaking expert.
Inclusions
Skip-the-line entry to Westminster Abbey
Professional English-speaking guide
Paid additional upgrades:
Priority access to Westminster Abbey
Entry to Queen Diamond's Jubilee Galleries
Refreshments (tea, coffee and pastries)
Certified blue-badge guide
Explore one of Britain’s most important churches at your own pace with timed entry.
Inclusions
Additional paid upgrades
Skip-the-line tickets or priority group entry to Westminster Abbey
Guided tour of Westminster Abbey
Multimedia guide
Walking tour of Big Ben & Buckingham Palace
Licensed English-speaking guide
See inside Westminster Abbey & walk past Big Ben & Buckingham Palace on foot with a licensed guide.
Inclusions
Entry to Westminster Abbey
Walking tour of Big Ben & Buckingham Palace
Additional paid upgrades:
Skip-the-line tickets or priority group entry to Westminster Abbey
Guided tour of Westminster Abbey
Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace
A licensed tour guide (English, French, Spanish or German)
Small group size (10 to 15 guests)
Headsets
Exclusions
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.
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