Coronation weekend: TfL shares Tube, Overground and bus advice for travelling into central London

Thousands of people are expected to travel into London this Saturday to celebrate King Charles III coronation.

Transport for London (TfL) has warned people to “plan ahead” as services are set to be extremely busy over the weekend.

While there are no planned closures across the TfL network, some roads will be closed in central London. Some bus routes may be diverted, or may terminate early, due to the road closures.

London Underground

All Tube trains are set to run as normal, although there will be some short-term safety measures such as queuing, closures, trains non-stopping or changes to the way people enter or exit a station.

A number of stations that are near the procession will be very busy, this includes Westminster, Green Park, Charing Cross, Embankment, Victoria, Hyde Park Corner, Knightsbridge, Leicester Square, Piccadilly Circus, Temple and Marble Arch.

St James’s Park station will be shut on May 6 but will re-open once safe, plus Hyde Park Corner will be exit only.

Buses and roads

There will be road closures in place to prepare for the Coronation across central London. Increased traffic and large crowds are expected.

The following roads will be closed:

King Street, Hammersmith

The King’s Coronation Street Party will be taking place from 11:00 to 18:00. King Street will be closed. Large crowds are expected. Use alternative routes.

Parliament Square/Downing Street

A protest will take place from Parliament Square to Downing Street from 12:00 to 18:00. Large crowds are expected.

St James’s Park

A BBC Concert will be taking place to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III. Large crowds are expected.

Richmond & Kingston area

The Ranelagh Harriers Richmond Half Marathon will be taking place. Increased traffic and large crowds are expected.

London Overground

On Sunday May 7 there will be no London Overground service between Richmond and Willesden Junction and Barking and Barking Riverside.

Customers are asked to use alternative Tube or rail replacement buses.

Elizabeth line

On Sunday additional Elizabeth line services will run between Abbey Wood and Paddington and between Paddington and Reading.

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.

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.”