How to get to the theatre in the West End

Here's how to travel around London and visit as many West End theatres as possible.

Visiting the West End shouldn't be complicated. Whether you’ve seen dozens of West End shows, or you’re visiting London for the first time, navigating your way around the West End doesn’t have to be tricky. With our top tips on getting to the theatre, you’ll become a know-it-all of West End theatres in no time.

Here’s our complete guide on getting around the West End and how to get to the theatre in the West End.

What is the West End?

The West End of London is an area of central London. Typically, many of the West End theatres are situated in the ‘West End’, and the ‘West End’ can sometimes be called ‘Theatreland.’ While an official boundary for Theatreland is not set, it is commonly attributed to stretch from Holborn to Trafalgar Square and the surrounding areas.

Car parks near West End theatres

There aren’t many car parks near West End theatres. Few people will drive in central London and will rely on public transport. However, if you’re driving to a West End theatre and plan on parking your car, we’ve listed the nearest car parks to West End theatres.

Adelphi Theatre

The nearest Adelphi Theatre car parking is at St. Martins Lane hotel. St Martins Lane hotel is four minutes away from the Adelphi Theatre.

Aldwych Theatre

The nearest Aldwych Theatre car parking is at NCP Covent Garden on Parker Street. NCP Covent Garden is five minutes away from the Aldwych Theatre.

Ambassadors Theatre

The nearest Ambassadors Theatre car parking is at Q-Park Chinatown on Newport Place. Q-Park Chinatown is three minutes away from the Ambassadors Theatre.

Apollo Theatre

The nearest Apollo Theatre car parking is at NCP London Soho on Brewer Street. NCP London Soho is two minutes away from the Apollo Theatre.

Apollo Victoria Theatre

The nearest Apollo Victoria Theatre car parking is at Victoria Car Park on Eccleston Place. Victoria Car Park is three minutes away from the Apollo Victoria Theatre.

Arts Theatre

The nearest Arts Theatre car parking is at Q-Park Chinatown on Newport Place. Q-Park Chinatown is three minutes away from the Arts Theatre.

Cambridge Theatre

The nearest Cambridge Theatre car parking is at Q-Park Chinatown on Newport Place. Q-Park Chinatown is six minutes away from the Cambridge Theatre.

Criterion Theatre

The nearest Criterion Theatre car parking is at NCP London Soho on Brewer Street. NCP London Soho is five minutes away from the Criterion Theatre.

Dominion Theatre

The nearest Dominion Theatre car parking is at YMCA Great Russell Street. YMCA Great Russell Street is two minutes away from the Dominion Theatre.

Duchess Theatre

The nearest Duchess Theatre car parking is at NCP Covent Garden on Parker Street. NCP Covent Garden is four minutes away from the Duchess Theatre.

Duke of York’s Theatre

The nearest Duke of York’s Theatre car parking is at Q-Park Leicester Square on Whitcomb Street. Q-Park Leicester Square is three minutes away from the Duke of York’s Theatre.

Fortune Theatre

The nearest Fortune Theatre car parking is at NCP Covent Garden on Parker Street. NCP Covent Garden is two minutes away from the Fortune Theatre.

Garrick Theatre

The nearest Garrick Theatre car parking is at Q-Park Leicester Square on Whitcomb Street. Q-Park Leicester Square is three minutes away from the Garrick Theatre.

Gielgud Theatre

The nearest Gielgud Theatre car parking is at NCP London Soho on Brewer Street. NCP London Soho is three minutes away from the Gielgud Theatre.

Gillian Lynne Theatre

The nearest Gillian Lynne Theatre car parking is at NCP Covent Garden on Parker Street. NCP Covent Garden is one minute away from the Gillian Lynne Theatre.

Harold Pinter Theatre

The nearest Harold Pinter Theatre car parking is at Q-Park Leicester Square on Whitcomb Street. Q-Park Leicester Square is three minutes away from the Harold Pinter Theatre.

Her Majesty’s Theatre

The nearest Her Majesty’s Theatre car parking is at Q-Park Leicester Square on Whitcomb Street. Q-Park Leicester Square is three minutes away from the Her Majesty’s Theatre.

London Coliseum

The nearest London Coliseum car parking is at Q-Park Chinatown on Newport Place. Q-Park Chinatown is five minutes away from the London Coliseum.

London County Hall

The nearest London County Hall car parking is at Waterloo Car Park on York Road. Waterloo Car Place is five minutes away from London County Hall.

London Palladium

The nearest London Palladium car parking is at NCP London Soho on Brewer Street. NCP London Soho is four minutes away from the London Palladium.

Lyceum Theatre

The nearest Lyceum Theatre car parking is at NCP Covent Garden on Parker Street. NCP Covent Garden is ten minutes away from the Lyceum Theatre.

Lyric Theatre

The nearest Lyric Theatre car parking is at NCP London Soho on Brewer Street. NCP London Soho is four minutes away from the Lyric Theatre.

Noel Coward Theatre

The nearest Noel Coward Theatre car parking is at Q-Park Chinatown on Newport Place. Q-Park Chinatown is five minutes away from the Noel Coward Theatre.

Novello Theatre

The nearest Novello Theatre car parking is at NCP Covent Garden on Parker Street. NCP Covent Garden is five minutes away from the Novello Theatre.

Palace Theatre

The nearest Palace Theatre car parking is at Q-Park Chinatown on Newport Place. Q-Park Chinatown is three minutes away from the Palace Theatre.

Phoenix Theatre

The nearest Phoenix Theatre car parking is at Q-Park Chinatown on Newport Place. Q-Park Chinatown is four minutes away from the Phoenix Theatre.

Piccadilly Theatre

The nearest Piccadilly Theatre car parking is at NCP London Soho on Brewer Street. NCP London Soho is three minutes away from the Piccadilly Theatre.

Playhouse Theatre

The nearest Playhouse Theatre car parking is at Q-Park Trafalgar on Cockspur Street. Q-Park Trafalgar is three minutes away from the Playhouse Theatre.

Prince Edward Theatre

The nearest Prince Edward Theatre car parking is at Q-Park Chinatown on Newport Place. Q-Park Chinatown is three minutes away from the Prince Edward Theatre.

Prince of Wales Theatre

The nearest Prince of Wales Theatre car parking is at Q-Park Leicester Square on Whitcomb Street. Q-Park Leicester Square is three minutes away from the Prince of Wales Theatre.

Savoy Theatre

The nearest Savoy Theatre car parking is at NCP Covent Garden on Parker Street. NCP Covent Garden is seven minutes away from the Savoy Theatre.

Shaftesbury Theatre

The nearest Shaftesbury Theatre car parking is at Q-Park Chinatown on Newport Place. Q-Park Chinatown is five minutes away from the Shaftesbury Theatre.

Sondheim Theatre

The nearest Sondheim Theatre car parking is at NCP London Soho on Brewer Street. NCP London Soho is three minutes away from the Sondheim Theatre.

St. Martin’s Theatre

The nearest St. Martin’s Theatre car parking is at Q-Park Chinatown on Newport Place. Q-Park Chinatown is three minutes away from St. Martin’s Theatre.

The Old Vic

The nearest Old Vic car parking is at Waterloo Car Park on York Road. Waterloo Car Place is ten minutes away from The Old Vic.

Theatre Royal Drury Lane

The nearest Theatre Royal Drury Lane car parking is at NCP Covent Garden on Parker Street. NCP Covent Garden is two minutes away from the Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

Theatre Royal Haymarket

The nearest Theatre Royal Haymarket car parking is at Q-Park Leicester Square on Whitcomb Street. Q-Park Leicester Square is three minutes away from Theatre Royal Haymarket.

Trafalgar Theatre

The nearest Trafalgar Theatre car parking is at Q-Park Trafalgar on Cockspur Street. Q-Park Trafalgar is two minutes away from the Trafalgar Theatre.

Vaudeville Theatre

The nearest Vaudeville Theatre car parking is at St. Martins Lane hotel. St Martins Lane hotel is four minutes away from the Vaudeville Theatre.

Victoria Palace Theatre

The nearest Victoria Palace Theatre car parking is at Victoria Car Park on Eccleston Place. Victoria Car Park is three minutes away from the Victoria Palace Theatre.

Wyndham’s Theatre

The nearest Wyndham’s Theatre car parking is at Q-Park Leicester Square on Whitcomb Street. Q-Park Leicester Square is three minutes away from the Wyndham’s Theatre.

Congestion zones and travelling by car to the theatre

When you’re driving around London and the West End, you’ll need to be aware of the congestion charges. A congestion charge is a fee charged on cars and motor vehicles which pass through central London and the capital throughout the week. The congestion charge aims to minimise the amount of people driving in central London to lessen air pollution. Find out more about the London congestion charge.

London Underground tube stations overview

The London Underground is the most common method of transport in the West End. It’s quick, convenient and allows hundreds of people to travel at one time, minimising congestion and pollution. Did you know there are 12 London Underground tube lines running through the West End? The full list of lines are: Bakerloo, Central, Circle, District, Elizabeth line, Hammersmith and City, Jubilee, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly, Victoria, Waterloo and City.

London tube stations near West End theatres

The London Underground network stretches across the entire city. However, there’s a few West End tube stops that service most London theatres. It’s worth noting some tube stations get busy at peak times. If you want to avoid this, then steer away from Covent Garden, Leicester Square, Piccadilly Circus, or Oxford Circus as these tend to get crowded. We’ve broken down the nearest tube stations to West End theatres by venue.

Adelphi Theatre

The nearest Adelphi Theatre tube station is Charing Cross. Charing Cross is on the Bakerloo and Northern lines.

Aldwych Theatre

The nearest Aldwych Theatre tube station is Covent Garden. Covent Garden is on the Piccadilly line.

Ambassadors Theatre

The nearest Ambassadors Theatre tube station is Covent Garden. Covent Garden is on the Piccadilly line.

Apollo Theatre

The nearest Apollo Theatre tube station is Piccadilly Circus. Piccadilly Circus is on the Bakerloo and Piccadilly lines.

Apollo Victoria Theatre

The nearest Apollo Victoria Theatre tube station is Victoria. Victoria is on the Circle, District, and Victoria lines.

Arts Theatre

The nearest Arts Theatre tube station is Leicester Square. Leicester Square is on the Northern and Piccadilly lines.

Cambridge Theatre

The nearest Cambridge Theatre tube station is Covent Garden. Covent Garden is on the Piccadilly line.

Criterion Theatre

The nearest Criterion Theatre tube station is Piccadilly Circus. Piccadilly Circus is on the Bakerloo and Piccadilly lines.

Dominion Theatre

The nearest Dominion Theatre tube station is Tottenham Court Road. Tottenham Court Road is on the Central, Elizabeth, and Northern lines.

Duchess Theatre

The nearest Duchess Theatre tube station is Covent Garden. Covent Garden is on the Piccadilly line.

Duke of York’s Theatre

The nearest Duke of York’s Theatre tube station is Leicester Square. Leicester Square is on the Northern and Piccadilly lines.

Fortune Theatre

The nearest Fortune Theatre tube station is Covent Garden. Covent Garden is on the Piccadilly line.

Garrick Theatre

The nearest Garrick Theatre tube station is Leicester Square. Leicester Square is on the Northern and Piccadilly lines.

Gielgud Theatre

The nearest Gielgud Theatre tube station is Piccadilly Circus. Piccadilly Circus is on the Bakerloo and Piccadilly lines.

Gillian Lynne Theatre

The nearest Gillian Lynne Theatre tube station is Holborn. Holborn is on the Central and Piccadilly lines.

Harold Pinter Theatre

The nearest Harold Pinter Theatre tube station is Piccadilly Circus. Piccadilly Circus is on the Bakerloo and Piccadilly lines.

Her Majesty’s Theatre

The nearest Her Majesty’s Theatre tube station is Piccadilly Circus. Piccadilly Circus is on the Bakerloo and Piccadilly lines.

London Coliseum

The nearest London Coliseum tube station is Leicester Square. Leicester Square is on the Northern and Piccadilly lines.

London County Hall

The nearest London County Hall tube station is Waterloo. Waterloo is on the Bakerloo, Northern, and Waterloo and City lines.

London Palladium

The nearest London Palladium tube station is Oxford Circus. Oxford Circus is on the Bakerloo, Central, and Victoria lines.

Lyceum Theatre

The nearest Lyceum Theatre tube station is Covent Garden. Covent Garden is on the Piccadilly line.

Lyric Theatre

The nearest Lyric Theatre tube station is Piccadilly Circus. Piccadilly Circus is on the Bakerloo and Piccadilly lines.

Noel Coward Theatre

The nearest Noel Coward Theatre tube station is Leicester Square. Leicester Square is on the Northern and Piccadilly lines.

Novello Theatre

The nearest Novello Theatre tube station is Covent Garden. Covent Garden is on the Piccadilly line.

Palace Theatre

The nearest Palace Theatre tube station is Leicester Square. Leicester Square is on the Northern and Piccadilly lines.

Phoenix Theatre

The nearest Phoenix Theatre tube station is Leicester Square. Leicester Square is on the Northern and Piccadilly lines.

Piccadilly Theatre

The nearest Piccadilly Theatre tube station is Piccadilly Circus. Piccadilly Circus is on the Bakerloo and Piccadilly lines.

Playhouse Theatre

The nearest Playhouse Theatre tube station is Embankment. Embankment is on the Bakerloo, Circle, District, and Northern lines.

Prince Edward Theatre

The nearest Prince Edward Theatre tube station is Leicester Square. Leicester Square is on the Northern and Piccadilly lines.

Prince of Wales Theatre

The nearest Prince of Wales Theatre tube station is Piccadilly Circus is on the Bakerloo and Piccadilly lines.

Savoy Theatre

The nearest Savoy Theatre tube station is Covent Garden. Covent Garden is on the Piccadilly line.

Shaftesbury Theatre

The nearest Shaftesbury Theatre tube station is Holborn. Holborn is on the Central and Piccadilly lines.

Sondheim Theatre

The nearest Sondheim Theatre tube station is Piccadilly Circus. Piccadilly Circus is on the Bakerloo and Piccadilly lines.

St. Martin’s Theatre

The nearest St. Martin’s Theatre tube station is Covent Garden. Covent Garden is on the Piccadilly line.

The Old Vic

The nearest Old Vic tube station is Waterloo. Waterloo is on the Bakerloo, Northern, and Waterloo and City lines.

Theatre Royal Drury Lane

The nearest Theatre Royal Drury Lane tube station is Covent Garden. Covent Garden is on the Piccadilly line.

Theatre Royal Haymarket

The nearest Theatre Royal Haymarket tube station is Piccadilly Circus. Piccadilly Circus is on the Bakerloo and Piccadilly lines.

Trafalgar Theatre

The nearest Trafalgar Theatre tube station is Embankment. Embankment is on the Bakerloo, Circle, District, and Northern lines.

Vaudeville Theatre

The nearest Vaudeville Theatre tube station is Charing Cross. Charing Cross is on the Bakerloo and Northern lines.

Victoria Palace Theatre

The nearest Victoria Palace Theatre tube station is Victoria. Victoria is on the Circle, District, and Victoria lines.

Wyndham’s Theatre

The nearest Wyndham’s Theatre tube station is Leicester Square. Leicester Square is on the Northern and Piccadilly lines.

Bus routes near West End theatres

If you don’t want to travel in the West End by car or by tube, then why not ride a red London bus? Hundreds of buses zip through the city every hour, dropping you off from A to B in a matter of minutes. Buses can often get you nearer to a location instead of a tube, meaning less walking.

It’s worth noting that you don’t want to get stung by card clash. If you’ve got multiple bank cards on top of one another, then the card reader may read one card but you wanted it to read another. When using contactless on London buses, make sure you use the card you want to and have any other cards you may have firmly stashed away. We’ve broken down the nearest bus stops and their bus routes to West End theatres by venue.

Adelphi Theatre

The nearest Adelphi Theatre bus stations are Bedford Street (Stop J) and Southampton Street/Covent Garden (Step A). Adelphi Theatre bus lines include: 6, 9, 11, 15, 87, 91, 139, 176.

Aldwych Theatre

The nearest Aldwych Theatre bus station is Aldwych Drury Lane (Stop R). Aldwych Theatre bus lines include: 11, 15, 91.

Ambassadors Theatre

The nearest Ambassadors Theatre bus station is Cambridge Circus (Stop D). Ambassadors Theatre bus lines include: 14, 19, 38, 24, 29, 176.

Apollo Theatre

The nearest Apollo Theatre bus station is Dean Street Chinatown. Apollo Theatre bus lines include: 14, 19, 38.

Apollo Victoria Theatre

The nearest Apollo Victoria Theatre bus station is Victoria Station (Stop H). Apollo Victoria Theatre bus lines include: 2, 13, 16, 36, 52.

Arts Theatre

The nearest Arts Theatre bus station is Leicester Square (Stop J.) Arts Theatre bus lines include: 24, 29, 176.

Cambridge Theatre

The nearest Cambridge Theatre bus station is Cambridge Circus (Stop D). Cambridge Theatre bus lines include: 14, 19, 38, 24, 29, 176.

Criterion Theatre

The nearest Criterion Theatre bus station is Regent Street / St James's (Stop Y). Criterion Theatre bus lines include: 12, 88, 94, 453.

Dominion Theatre

The nearest Dominion Theatre bus station is Tottenham Court Road Station (Stop C). Dominion Theatre bus lines include: 24, 29, 73, 390.

Duchess Theatre

The nearest Duchess Theatre bus station is Aldwych Drury Lane (Stop S). Duchess Theatre bus lines include: 1, 26, 59, 68, 76, 168, 172, 188, 243, 341, 521.

Duke of York’s Theatre

The nearest Duke of York’s Theatre bus station is St Martin’s Place (Stop K.) Duke of York's Theatre bus lines include: 24, 29, 176.

Fortune Theatre

The nearest Fortune Theatre bus station is Aldwych Drury Lane (Stop S). Fortune Theatre bus lines include: 1, 26, 59, 68, 76, 168, 172, 188, 243, 341, 521.

Garrick Theatre

The nearest Garrick Theatre bus station is St Martin’s Place (Stop K.) Garrick Theatre bus lines include: 24, 29, 176.

Gielgud Theatre

The nearest Gielgud Theatre bus station is Trocadero/Haymarket. Gielgud Theatre bus lines include: 14, 19, 38.

Gillian Lynne Theatre

The nearest Gillian Lynne Theatre bus station is Kingsway / Holborn. Gillian Lynne Theatre bus lines include: 1, 59, 68, 91, 168, 171, 188, 243, 521.

Harold Pinter Theatre

The nearest Harold Pinter Theatre bus station is Haymarket / Charles II Street (Stop P.) Harold Pinter Theatre bus lines include: 12, 88, 159, 453.

Her Majesty’s Theatre

The nearest Her Majesty’s Theatre bus station is Haymarket / Charles II Street (Stop P.) Her Majesty's Theatre bus lines include: 12, 88, 159, 453.

London Coliseum

The nearest London Coliseum bus station is St Martin’s Place (Stop K.) London Coliseum bus lines include: 24, 29, 176.

London County Hall

The nearest London County Hall bus station is St. Thomas’ Hospital / County Hall (Stop E.) London County Hall bus lines include: 12, 148, 159, 211, 453.

London Palladium

The nearest London Palladium bus station is Great Titchfield Street Oxford Circus Station (Stop OP.) London Palladium bus lines include: 98, 390.

Lyceum Theatre

The nearest Lyceum Theatre bus station is Aldwych Drury Lane (Stop S). Lyceum Theatre bus lines include: 1, 26, 59, 68, 76, 168, 172, 188, 243, 341, 521.

Lyric Theatre

The nearest Lyric Theatre bus station is Trocadero/Haymarket. Lyric Theatre bus lines include: 14, 19, 38.

Noel Coward Theatre

The nearest Noel Coward Theatre bus station is St Martin’s Place (Stop K.) Noel Coward Theatre bus lines include: 24, 29, 176.

Novello Theatre

The nearest Novello Theatre bus station is Aldwych Drury Lane (Stop R). Novello Theatre bus lines include: 11, 15, 91.

Palace Theatre

The nearest Palace Theatre bus station is Cambridge Circus (Stop D). Palace Theatre bus lines include: 14, 19, 38, 24, 29, 176.

Phoenix Theatre

The nearest Phoenix Theatre bus station is Cambridge Circus (Stop D). Phoenix Theatre bus lines include: 14, 19, 38, 24, 29, 176.

Piccadilly Theatre

The nearest Piccadilly Theatre bus station is Piccadilly Circus (Stop F.) PIccadilly Theatre bus lines include: 12, 88, 94, 139, 153, 453.

Playhouse Theatre

The nearest Playhouse Theatre bus station is Northumberland Avenue / Trafalgar Square. Playhouse Theatre bus lines include: 91.

Prince Edward Theatre

The nearest Prince Edward Theatre bus station is Cambridge Circus (Stop D). Prince Edward Theatre bus lines include: 14, 19, 38, 24, 29, 176.

Prince of Wales Theatre

The nearest Prince of Wales Theatre bus station is Haymarket/Jermyn Street (Stop R.) Prince of Wales Theatre bus lines include: 6, 9, 139.

Savoy Theatre

The nearest Savoy Theatre bus station is Southampton Street / Covent Garden (Stop A.) Savoy Theatre bus lines include: 6, 9, 11, 15, 87, 91, 139, 176

Shaftesbury Theatre

The nearest Shaftesbury Theatre bus station is St. Giles High Street. Shaftesbury Theatre bus lines include: 8.

Sondheim Theatre

The nearest Sondheim Theatre bus station is Trocadero/Haymarket. Sondheim Theatre bus lines include: 14, 19, 38.

St. Martin’s Theatre

The nearest St. Martin’s Theatre bus station is Cambridge Circus (Stop D). St. Martin's Theatre bus lines include: 14, 19, 38, 24, 29, 176.

The Old Vic

The nearest Old Vic bus station is Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road (Stop D.) The Old Vic bus lines include: 59, 68, 168, 172, 176.

Theatre Royal Drury Lane

The nearest Theatre Royal Drury Lane bus station is Aldwych Drury Lane (Stop S). Theatre Royal Drury Lane bus lines include: 1, 26, 59, 68, 76, 168, 172, 188, 243, 341, 521.

Theatre Royal Haymarket

The nearest Theatre Royal Haymarket bus station is Haymarket / Charles II Street (Stop P.) Theatre Royal Haymarket bus lines include: 12, 88, 159, 453.

Trafalgar Theatre

The nearest Trafalgar Theatre bus station is Northumberland Avenue / Trafalgar Square. Trafalgar Theatre bus lines include: 91.

Vaudeville Theatre

The nearest Vaudeville Theatre bus stations are Bedford Street (Stop J) and Southampton Street/Covent Garden (Step A). Vaudeville Theatre bus lines include: 6, 9, 11, 15, 87, 91, 139, 176.

Victoria Palace Theatre

The nearest Victoria Palace Theatre bus station is Victoria Station (Stop H). Victoria Palace Theatre bus lines include: 2, 13, 16, 36, 52.

Wyndham’s Theatre

The nearest Wyndham’s Theatre bus station is Leicester Square (Stop J.) Wyndham's Theatre bus lines include: 24, 29, 176.