Is Vauxhall in the Congestion Zone?
Is Vauxhall in the Congestion Zone? is on or near the boundary of the Congestion Charge Zone. Whether a charge applies depends on your exact route.
Vauxhall is outside the London Congestion Charge Zone. The CCZ boundary lies approximately 0.4 miles north of Vauxhall station, running along Vauxhall Bridge Road on the north side of the Thames. Driving to Vauxhall itself — including the station, bus interchange, and the Nine Elms riverside — does not incur a congestion charge.
What this means for drivers
If your journey ends in Vauxhall, you will not be charged. However, if you cross Vauxhall Bridge heading north into Westminster, you enter the Congestion Charge Zone immediately and the £15.00 daily charge begins to apply. The CCZ boundary runs through the bridge itself: the south side is outside; the north side is inside.
The CCZ boundary near Vauxhall
The Congestion Charge Zone boundary in this area follows the line of Vauxhall Bridge Road on the north bank of the Thames. Heading north from Vauxhall station, you will pass through the bus interchange, cross the bridge, and enter the zone at roughly the point where Vauxhall Bridge Road meets Millbank on the Westminster side. The boundary continues east along the south bank at roughly the level of the Lambeth Bridge area before curving inland.
Common routes near Vauxhall
- Vauxhall to Westminster Bridge: Crossing Vauxhall Bridge and heading east on Millbank takes you inside the CCZ — the charge applies.
- Vauxhall to Brixton: A southbound journey on Brixton Road does not enter the zone at any point. No charge applies.
- Vauxhall to Nine Elms: Driving along Nine Elms Lane or Battersea Park Road remains outside the zone throughout. No charge.
Avoiding the charge
If you need to access central London from Vauxhall without paying the charge, the simplest options are:
- Take the Underground (Victoria line from Vauxhall station) into the zone
- Use the bus network, which is unaffected by the congestion charge
- Drive to a paid car park just south of the boundary and walk or take transit
If you do need to cross the boundary by car, the charge is paid online at tfl.gov.uk, via the TfL app, or on Auto Pay. The charge is £15.00 per day.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Vauxhall in the Congestion Charge Zone?
- No. Vauxhall is outside the Congestion Charge Zone. The CCZ boundary runs along Vauxhall Bridge Road, approximately 0.4 miles north of Vauxhall station.
- Do I pay a charge driving to Vauxhall?
- No congestion charge applies when driving to Vauxhall itself. However, if your route takes you across Vauxhall Bridge into Westminster, you will enter the zone and the £15 daily charge applies.
- Where does the Congestion Charge zone start near Vauxhall?
- The zone starts at Vauxhall Bridge. The south end of the bridge is outside the zone; once you cross to the north side into Westminster, you are inside the zone. The charge cameras are positioned at the bridge crossing point.