Theatres in London
The easiest way to get to theatres in London is obviously by public transport, which will deposit you within five minutes walking distance to any theatre in the West End! It is a good idea to check with Transport for London by visiting their website or by calling them on 020 7222 1234, which is a 24 hour hotline.
London Underground Riding the Tube
The last tube trains leave Monday to Saturday at midnight and just before midnight on Sundays. In the station ticket hall there will be a poster displaying first and last times or alternatively ask a member of staff.
Riding the Buses
Buses are a great safe way to get around to all areas of Greater London and once day buses finish at about midnight, night buses will take over and leave from places like Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus after midnight at regular intervals for all night.
Taxis and Trains
Black cabs are licensed taxis that can be taken at any time throughout day or night to any destination for a fee. If you are looking to take a train remember the last trains depart from the main London stations at about 23:30 to 13:00. Call the National Rail Enquiries hotline on 08457 489950 for 24 hour information on all trains in Britain.
Plan Your Journey or Arrive by Car
Why not plan your journey with an online Journey Planner powered by Transport for London? Arriving London in a car is a challenge to get parking. Yellow lines and parking metres operate between 08:30 and 18:30 Monday to Saturday in the majority of Theatreland, (which is the Borough of Camden and the City of Westminster) but after this time you can park there for free. Do not park in bays reserved for permit holders and try not to obstruct other car owners. Unfortunately most theatres are within the £8 congestion charge zone which operates Monday to Friday 07:00 to 18:00. To learn more go to the Transport for London Congestion Charge Website.
Getting Involved in the Theatreland Parking Scheme
This scheme offered by Q-park can save you 50% off parking in Theatreland when you park to go to the theatre. All you need to do is show your parking ticket at a performance of a participating theatre, which will make the car parking machine charge you half once the ticket has been validated. It works over a 24 hour period for seven days a week and takes a 50% charge off the daily rate. Of course you should remember that different parking times and charges apply at different car parks. Please note that the most popular Q-park car parks are near to Theatreland centre at Pimlico, Oxford Street, China Town, Soho, Marble Arch and Park Lane. To know more go to the Q-park Theatreland Parking Scheme website.
Westminster City Council has also introduced a new way to pay for parking for theatre goers. Pay for metred parking pays by credit card or over the telephone.