Is the Tube running on Saturday? London Underground closures and travel advice for the King's coronation

The i 05.05.2023 23:32:13 Jaymi McCann
Are trains and buses running on coronation day? How transport is affected by the bank holiday weekend

The coronation is almost here and it is set to be a memorable weekend for millions in the UK and around the world.

The King and Queen's coronation will feature the largest military ceremonial parade in 70 years, with more than 6,000 men and women from British and Commonwealth armed forces set to lead Charles and Camilla to and from Westminster Abbey.

To top it off, an extra bank holiday will see many have a long weekend off work.

But how might this affect travel, particularly with so many going to London for the event? Here's what we know at the moment.

The Tube network is going to be running with no planned closures or works.

Transport for London (TfL) says: "To support the celebrations all our transport networks will be running with no planned engineering closures on Saturday 6 May. Night Tube and Night Overground services will be running on Friday 5 and Saturday 6 May."

If you are planning to visit London for the coronation, the main Network Rail stations in London are: Blackfriars, Cannon Street, Charing Cross, Euston, King's Cross, Liverpool Street, London Bridge, Marylebone, Paddington, London St Pancras, Victoria and Waterloo.

TfL advises that walking is the fastest way to get around central London.

Trains are running as usual for the coronation, and there is no industrial action or engineering works planned on the day. There will be some disruption on Sunday 7 May, however, as works are planned at Victoria station in London.

National Rail writes: "If you are travelling at any point during the coronation weekend, please check travel information and plan your journey in advance.

"The rail industry is working hard to keep journeys running smoothly, including running additional services where possible, but trains are expected to be busy and queueing systems may be in place in some areas.

"During your journey, please check live travel updates via National Rail, TfL, and train operators."

This depends on where you are in the country and who provides your local service.

Buses in London will be running as normal for the most part, but some routes will be affected by road closures in the centre.

TfL says: "There will be some changes to bus service routes and times, especially in central London, as there will be road closures for the event."

You should check locally to see if your local services are affected by the coronation or the bank holiday on Monday.

First Cymru has confirmed it is running a Sunday service on Saturday and Monday.

You can check all Stagecoach services here, First services here, and Arriva services here.

The King and Queen will be crowned in a ceremony at Westminster Abbey on Saturday 6 May.

Here is the full timetable of events:

According to Buckingham Palace, the coronation itself will be "a solemn religious service, as well as an occasion for celebration and pageantry".

The service will "reflect the monarch's role today and look towards the future, while being rooted in longstanding traditions and pageantry".

i has revealed Commons authorities have been told that about 3,000 dignitaries will be in attendance.

Here's a full timetable of the coronation, including when Charles will actually be crowned, and details of the concert.

The ceremony has taken an astonishing amount of preparation, with Operation Golden Orb - decades in the planning - bringing in snipers and police officers from across the country to aid security. The coronation will also feature the biggest military procession in 70 years, no small feat of logistics, but still intends to be the most sustainable ever.

But the event has not been without controversy. The option for the public to pledge allegiance to the new monarch sparked resistance, including from i's own Stefano Hatfield, and the new King's relationship with his second son will be under fierce scrutiny, with Jennie Bond blaming his emotional illiteracy for the breakdown of their relationship.

This week, The i Podcast looks at whether King Charles III could be the last monarch of a Commonwealth realm which was born from the British Empire and funded by the proceeds of slavery. Listen here: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Acast | Wherever you listen

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