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Behind the Scenes at Victoria Coach Station

Channel: Geoff Marshall
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The Yellow Roundel of TfL is for its Coach Services, and Victoria Coach Station serves as a major hub for long-distance and international coach travel. Opened in 1932 it handles millions of passengers each year, and I was invited to spend a day to see what happens behind the scenes and see how it operates ...

Victoria Coach Station Grade II listing : https://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/victoria-coach-station-grade-ii-listed

Thomas Wallis Architect : https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-plaques/thomas-wallis/

“Wallis Gilbert” moquette designed by Claire Dilnot-Smith and Paul Marchant from TfL’s design team: https://www.ltmuseum.co.uk/collections/collections-online/vehicle-parts/item/2024-2213

With thanks to National Express for the archival video.

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This video provides an insight into the operations of Victoria Coach Station, a major hub for long-distance and international coach travel. It highlights the station's history, design, and the various services that operate from this Grade II listed location. The footage includes references to different operators such as British Railways, Greater Anglia, London Underground, Southern, and TFL, along with locations including London Victoria, Bournemouth, and Christchurch. A headcode of 1L30 is also noted in the metadata.

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  • Platform ID zXw3W69BE-U
  • Views 116,840
  • Date published 26 Feb 2026 18:29
  • Date added 6 Apr 2026 12:30
  • Recorded 11 Feb 2026
  • Locomotives 1
  • Headcodes 1
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