Coronation travel information revealed

Queuing, temporary station and road closures likely to be in place

Author: Josh KerrPublished 17th Apr 2023

Transport for London has said they "expect central London to be very busy" with queuing, temporary station and road closures likely to be in place during the Coronation.

TFL has issued advice for those looking to get around the capital when the celebration takes place on 6 May.

The operator has said that all services will be running with no planned closures on the network on the big day itself.

However, some road closures will be in place in central London to enable events to take place.

Andy Lord, London’s Transport Commissioner, said: "We are delighted that London is hosting ceremonial events for the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla, and look forward to welcoming visitors and Londoners alike onto the transport network for this historic occasion.

"We expect central London to be very busy and the large-scale events will mean road closures in central London, so I’d advise people to check before they travel.

"I’d also encourage Londoners and those visiting to mark the celebrations to make the most of the public transport options, as there are no planned closures."

TFL Coronation travel information

Is the tube running during the coronation?

Yes! On the day of the Coronation, all TfL’s public transport network will be running with no planned closures.

TfL services may be very busy, particularly during the day on Saturday at key transport interchanges.

Some short-term safety measures such as queuing, temporary station or road closures, or changes to the way customers enter or exit a station may be necessary.

Night Tube and Overground services will be running Friday 5 and Saturday 6 May.

Will there be road closures during the coronation?

A number of closures are set to be in place and TFL says people should avoid driving in central London and use routes that avoid the area if they are not attending the events.

Due to road closures, some bus routes in the Westminster area will be diverted or will stop short of their destination. For the latest information on how buses are running, see TfL’s bus status updates.

Street Parties will be taking place across London and some residential roads will be temporarily closed. Local authorities will have details of the roads affected in local areas.