About Leicester Square
Leicester Square station sits at the very centre of London's West End entertainment district, surrounded by cinemas, theatres and restaurants. It is the go-to station for major film premieres and is steps from the TKTS discount theatre ticket booth, Chinatown, the National Portrait Gallery and Covent Garden. The area is at its most vibrant in the evenings.
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Traveller Tips
- 1TKTS booth on the south side of Leicester Square sells same-day discount West End theatre tickets
- 2National Portrait Gallery is a 2-minute walk and free to enter
- 3For Chinatown, exit onto Charing Cross Road and walk south 3 minutes
- 4Covent Garden station is a 10-minute walk but has no lift - walk if you have luggage
Accessibility
✓Wheelchair accessible
✓Step-free access
✓Audio announcements
✓Visual displays
✓Accessible toilets
✓Tactile guides
Facilities
Toilets
Free Wi-Fi
Shops
Info Desk
Nearby Attractions
West End Theatres
Chinatown
National Portrait Gallery
Covent Garden
Odeon Leicester Square
TKTS Discount Booth
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Zone 1
Travel Zone
Est. 1906
Step-free access available