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Victoria Bus Station sits on Terminus Place, just outside Victoria mainline station and Victoria Underground in Central London. Victoria is also home to the captial's main coach station on Buckingham Palace Road. It's nestled in the City of Westminster, forming a major hub linking rail, tube, bus, and coach services.
🚌 Bus Services and Operators:
Operated by Transport for London (TfL), Victoria station caters to a sizeable network. Arriva London, London Central, London General, London United, and Metroline run local red bus routes in and out of the station. Around 14 daytime and night routes terminate or pass through.
🕰️ Historical Overview:
The current bus station opened in 1927, receiving an iconic canopy addition in 1970 — later removed during 2003 refurbishment. It's managed solely by TfL and serves as a central terminus and through-station for inner‑city bus routes. Meanwhile, Victoria also hosts two major coach terminals just south: the Green Line Coach Station and the Grade-II-listed Victoria Coach Station (opened 1932) for intercity and international coach services.
đź“· Bus Spotting Popularity:
Its City Centre location ensures a constant stream of buses from five major TfL operators—ideal for variety. History-rich routes like 6 and 52 offer sightings of both older double-deckers and modern hybrids. The station's open layout enables clear photographic opportunities, with buses heading in multiple directions from four stands. Spotters also enjoy the nearby coach station, where long-distance vehicles depart from.
đź“ť Summary:
Victoria is one of London's premier bus spotting spots — offering historical routes, a mix of TfL operators, and close proximity to coach hubs. With its vibrant bus activity, deep-rooted transport history, and accessible location, it remains a favourite destination for enthusiasts.​
Go-Ahead London Ee100, registration LG73FVY, a BYD D8UR-DD / Alexander Dennis Enviro400EV in red TfL livery, departing Victoria Bus Station on a Route 185 service to Lewisham
Go-Ahead London Ee231 (LG73 FRR), a BYD D8UR-DD / ADL Enviro 400EV City, parked on layover on Victoria Street outside Victoria Underground Station, preparing to operate the 185 service to Lewisham Station
Docklands Buses SE119, registration YX61BYA, an Alexander Dennis Enviro 200, in red TfL livery, turning onto Buckingham Palace Road from Victoria Street, while operating the Route 170 to Roehampton
Edwards Coaches BU18OTD, a Scania Caetano Boa Vista double-decker coach in National Express livery, departing Victoria Coach Station while operating an 040 service to Bristol
London United BE37014, registration LJ18 FJV, a BYD D8UR / ADL Enviro200EV MMC, turning from Buckingham Palace Road onto Semley Place, operating a C1 service to White City
Stagecoach 54410 (BV19XPN), a Volvo B11RT with a Caetano Levante 3 body, operating a 560 service to Sheffield on Buckingham Palace Road
Abellio London 1501 (BV69KTT), a Caetano e.City Gold electric bus in TfL red livery, operating a C10 service to Victoria on Buckingham Palace Road
Abellio London 1514 (BV20GOK), a Caetano e.City Gold electric bus in TfL red livery, on Buckingham Palace Road while operating a C10 service to Canada Water
Abellio London 1534 (BV20GUO), a Caetano e.City Gold electric bus in TfL red livery, passing Victoria Coach Station on Buckingham Palace Road, while operating a C10 service to Victoria
Watts Coaches BF16XPH, a Mercedes-Benz Tourismo coach in Megabus livery, passing Victoria Coach Station while operating an M7 service
Whippet Coaches of Cambridge FX21, BL17XAZ, a Scania Caetano Levante 2 coach, captured on Elizabeth Street in Victoria, London, after completing an 023 service
Stagecoach 50423 (T50UBE), a Volvo B11RLE with a Plaxton Panorama body, parked on Elizabeth Bridge in Oxford Tube livery
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