Green Park

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Green Park is one of the most useful interchanges in central London: three lines meet here, all three run on the Night Tube, and the whole station is step-free. It sits beneath the park of the same name, on the edge of Mayfair and a short walk from Buckingham Palace, making it the natural stop for royal London, the Ritz and the clubs of St James's. For anyone changing between the Jubilee, Piccadilly and Victoria lines, it is often quicker and calmer than the bigger termini nearby.

If Green Park is closed

• Heading on the Victoria? Victoria is one stop south; Oxford Circus is one stop north.
• Heading on the Piccadilly? Piccadilly Circus is one stop east and has its own page; Hyde Park Corner is one stop west.
• Heading on the Jubilee? Bond Street is one stop north and also step-free; Westminster is one stop south-east.
• Going to Buckingham Palace? St James's Park (District, Circle) and Victoria are both a short walk from the palace.

About the station

Green Park station sits on the north-east corner of the 40-acre royal park, where Piccadilly meets Mayfair and St James's. It is unusual among central stations for having a large exit directly into the park, as well as entrances onto Piccadilly. The three lines arrived in stages — Piccadilly (1906), Victoria (1969) and Jubilee (1979) — and today the station is a smooth, fully step-free interchange between them.

Above ground, the park itself, the approach to Buckingham Palace and The Mall, the Ritz hotel and the galleries and clubs of St James's are all within a few minutes' walk, which makes Green Park a favourite with visitors as well as commuters.

Lines that serve Green Park

• Jubilee line — north-west to Bond Street, Baker Street, Wembley Park and Stanmore; south-east to Westminster, Waterloo, London Bridge, Canary Wharf and Stratford.
• Piccadilly line — east to Piccadilly Circus, Leicester Square, Covent Garden, King's Cross and beyond; west to Hyde Park Corner, Knightsbridge, South Kensington and out to Heathrow.
• Victoria line — north to Oxford Circus, King's Cross St Pancras and Walthamstow Central; south to Victoria, Vauxhall, Stockwell and Brixton.

Step-free access — yes

Green Park is fully step-free from street to platform on all three lines. A step-free upgrade, completed in 2011 ahead of the London 2012 Games, added lifts throughout — it was one of the flagship accessible interchanges for the Olympics. For anyone travelling to Buckingham Palace, the parks or Mayfair with step-free needs, it is the station to aim for.

See the full step-free Tube stations guide for how step-free access works across the network.

Exits and what is nearby

• Piccadilly exit (north side). Closest to The Ritz, Mayfair, Fortnum & Mason and the shops of Piccadilly and Jermyn Street.
• Park exit. Straight up into Green Park itself — the direct route towards Buckingham Palace, the Canada Gate and The Mall.
• Devonshire House exit. Towards Berkeley Street, Mayfair and Bond Street to the north.

A bit of history

The station opened on 15 December 1906 as Dover Street, the terminus-area stop on the Great Northern, Piccadilly & Brompton Railway. It was renamed Green Park in 1933 when the entrance was moved and modernised with escalators. The Victoria line platforms opened in 1969 as part of the line's push south to Victoria, and the Jubilee line arrived in 1979. The 2011 accessibility works added the lifts and the distinctive canopied park entrance that the station is known for today.

Common quirks

• Three Night Tube lines meet here. Green Park is one of the best-connected stations for late Friday and Saturday travel — the Jubilee, Piccadilly and Victoria all run overnight.
• Use the park exit for the palace. It saves several minutes over the Piccadilly exits and lands you on the walking route to Buckingham Palace.
• Quieter than the big termini. Changing lines here is often faster and less crowded than doing the same change at Victoria or King's Cross.
• Expect crowds on ceremonial days. Trooping the Colour, state visits and other royal events funnel huge numbers through the park exit.

Frequently asked questions

Which lines serve Green Park?

Three: the Jubilee, Piccadilly and Victoria lines. All three also run on the Night Tube on Friday and Saturday nights.

Is Green Park step-free?

Yes. Green Park is fully step-free from street to platform on all three lines, following a lift upgrade completed in 2011 for the London 2012 Games.

What zone is Green Park in?

Zone 1.

Which station is closest to Buckingham Palace?

Green Park is one of the closest — use the park exit and walk down through Green Park to the palace. St James's Park and Victoria are the other nearby options.

Does the Night Tube stop at Green Park?

Yes. The Jubilee, Piccadilly and Victoria lines all call at Green Park during Night Tube hours on Friday and Saturday nights.

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