Attraction

Buckingham Palace

historic site

Buckingham Palace · Westminster · Greater London · SW1A 1AA · England

Last verified

26 Mar 2026

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Booking

Category: historic site
Website: https://www.rct.uk/visit/buckingham-palace
Group bookings: https://www.rct.uk/group-visits/buckingham-palace

Coach access

Pre-booking required: YesConfirmed
Drop-off point: Buckingham Gate (permit required; single-deck coaches only)
Coach parking nearby: The Horse Ride, The Mall, 09:00 to 18:00 or dusk if earlier, Monday to Saturday excluding public holidays or when The Mall is closed.
Coach parking phone: 0300 061 2350

Visit planning

Operational notes: Royal Collection Trust provides dedicated Buckingham Palace group-visit information. TfL's coach guide says commercial vehicles including buses and coaches need a permit at Buckingham Gate and only single-deck coaches are allowed there.

Nearby places

Closest places of other types within 5 mi.

Parking0.3 mi

Grosvenor Place

2 bays, Free, drop off or pick up ONLY., drop-off only

Parking0.4 mi

Victoria (Vauxhall Bridge Road, Victoria, SW1) (1 bays)

1 bays, Free, drop off or pick up ONLY., drop-off only

Nearby route warnings

Imported route warnings within 5 mi. Always confirm local signage and coach access before travel.

Route0.7 mi

London city access guidance

city access rules

Route0.7 mi

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Buckingham Palace

Quick facts

Booking

Coach access

Visit planning

Nearby places

Grosvenor Place

Victoria (Vauxhall Bridge Road, Victoria, SW1) (1 bays)

Nearby route warnings

London city access guidance

London Congestion Charge

Report an issue

Premier Inn hub London Westminster, St James's Park

Victoria Station

Premier Inn hub London Westminster Abbey

Victoria (Vauxhall Bridge Road, Victoria, SW1) (1 bays)

London Low Emission Zone (LEZ)

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