Is Earls Court in the Congestion Zone
Here’s a little trick that makes you look clever: if you do need to go into the zone, drive to Earls Court first. Park there (some streets have free parking on Sundays, or you can use a cheap car park near the tube). Then take the District or Piccadilly line into central London. You avoid the charge, save on parking fees, and you get to people-watch on the train.
My cousin Tom tried this when he drove from Surrey to see Les Misérables. He parked near Earls Court, had a sausage roll at a local bakery, and caught the tube to Covent Garden. He said it felt like winning a small lottery. “I used the money for the interval ice cream,” he texted me, with a picture of a giant Häagen-Dazs.
So, the final answer? Earls Court is not in the Congestion Zone. But it is in the ULEZ, so check your car’s age. Either way, you can breathe easy, keep your cash, and enjoy one of London’s most charming, relaxed neighbourhoods. Whether you’re there for a concert, a curry, or just to feel a little bit richer, you’re in the clear. Now go drive (or train) there and buy yourself a doughnut.