Transport for London - Your weekend travel advice

 

Weekend travel information   Dear Mr Grantham, If you are heading out this weekend, there are lots of ways to reach your destination. The information in this email could change, so please check before you travel or use TfL Go to plan your journey.

London Underground

Bakerloo Bakerloo line Sunday 9 November No service between Stonebridge Park and Harrow & Wealdstone until 07:45 Use existing local bus routes, or additional bus route 718. This is due to Network Rail track work.

Metropolitan line Until Saturday 8 November No service between Aldgate and Baker Street and minor delays on the rest of the line Normal service is expected to resume on the Metropolitan line on Sunday 9 November Until then, change at Baker Street for Bakerloo, Circle and Hammersmith & City line services into central London, or use the Jubilee line from either Finchley Road or Baker Street. This is due to engineering work to fix a track fault.

Northern line Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 November Trains will not stop at Angel station Use Northern line services from King's Cross St. Pancras station. From there, walk or use local bus routes 205 or 214 between King's Cross and Angel. This is due to infrastructure works.

London Overground

- - - Lioness line Sunday 9 November No service between Willesden Junction and Watford Junction until 07:45 Use existing local bus routes, or additional bus route 718. This is due to Network Rail track work.

- - - Mildmay line Sunday 9 November No service between Willesden Junction and Clapham Junction Use local bus routes. This is due to Network Rail track work.

- Weaver - Weaver line The following closures are due to Network Rail maintenance work. Sunday 9 November No service between Liverpool Street and Enfield Town, Cheshunt and Chingford until 10:15 Use alternative Tube, local or rail replacement bus services.  Monday 10 until Thursday 13 November No service between Hackney Downs and Enfield Town/Cheshunt after 22:45 each night Use alternative Tube, local or rail replacement bus services.

- Windrush - Windrush line Thursday 6 November No service between Highbury & Islington and New Cross, New Cross Gate and Clapham Junction after 21:15 Use Tube, Mildmay line or DLR services, or local bus routes. Rail replacement buses will run. This is due to Network Rail maintenance work.

Elizabeth line

Sunday 9 November Reduced service between Paddington and Maidenhead/Heathrow T4 This is due to Network Rail maintenance work.

River

The following closures are due to planned maintenance work. Friday 7 November The Woolwich Ferry will run a one-vessel service Your journey may be quicker if you use alternative river crossings at Dartford, Blackwall, Silvertown or Rotherhithe. For shorter journeys across the river, use the Woolwich Foot Tunnel or the DLR between King George V and Woolwich Arsenal. Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 November The Woolwich Ferry will be closed Use alternative river crossings at Dartford, Blackwall, Silvertown or Rotherhithe. For shorter journeys across the river, use the Woolwich Foot Tunnel or the DLR between King George V and Woolwich Arsenal.

Buses and roads

Bus journeys will be affected by the following changes over the weekend. We expect to run a good service, but buses may be delayed, diverted or stop short of their normal destination.

Thursday 6 until Sunday 9 November Events at entertainment venues, stadiums and local areas Key events taking place include: Thursday 6 November ExCeL Arena - exhibition event (09:30 until 17:00) Olympia London - exhibition events (10:00 until 21:00) O2 Forum Kentish Town - music event (18:00 until 22:30) Wembley Arena - music event (18:30 until 22:45) O2 Brixton Academy - music event (19:00 until 23:00) Selhurst Park - Crystal Palace football match (20:00 until 22:00) Hammersmith Apollo - music event (20:00 until 22:30) Friday 7 November Olympia London - exhibition events (10:00 until 18:00) Wembley Arena - music event (18:30 until 22:30) Indigo O2 - music event (18:30 until 22:30) O2 Brixton Academy - music event (19:00 until 23:00) O2 Forum Kentish Town - music event (19:00 until 23:00) Camden Roundhouse - music event (19:00 until 23:00) Hammersmith Apollo - music event (20:00 until 23:00) Saturday 8 November Olympia London - exhibition events (10:00 until 18:00) The O2 - performance event (10:00 until 14:00, and 16:00 until 22:00) Emirates Stadium - Arsenal Women football match (12:00 until 14:00) Tottenham Hotspur Stadium - Tottenham Hotspur football match (12:30 until 14:30) Indigo O2 - music event (13:00 until 16:00, and 18:00 until 22:30) The Royal Albert Hall - performance event (14:00 until 20:45) London Stadium - West Ham football match (15:00 until 17:00) Wimbledon Park - fireworks event (17:15 until 22:00) Twickenham Stadium - England rugby match (17:40 until 19:30) O2 Brixton Academy - music event (18:30 until 23:00) Hammersmith Apollo - music event (19:00 until 22:30) O2 Forum Kentish Town - music event (19:00 until 23:00) Camden Roundhouse - music event (19:00 until 23:00) Alexandra Palace - performance event (19:00 until 22:30) Stamford Bridge - Chelsea football match (20:00 until 22:00) Sunday 9 November Olympia London - exhibition events (10:00 until 17:00) The O2 - performance event (10:00 until 14:00, and 16:00 until 22:00) Selhurst Park - Crystal Palace football match (14:00 until 16:00) Gtech Community Stadium - Brentford football match (14:00 until 16:00) Wembley Arena - music event (18:30 until 23:00) The Royal Albert Hall - performance event (19:00 until 21:30) O2 Brixton Academy - music event (19:00 until 22:30) Hammersmith Apollo - performance event (19:00 until 22:30) O2 Forum Kentish Town - music event (19:00 until 23:00) Camden Roundhouse - music event (19:00 until 23:00) Increased footfall and traffic levels are expected before and after each event, with some venues implementing local road closures to safely manage pedestrian and vehicle movements. Thursday 6 November Central London From 10:00 until 11:30, there will be short traffic holds in place around Westminster Abbey for a ceremonial event.  Saturday 8 November Central London Lord Mayor's Show - From 04:30 until 17:00, there will be extensive road closures within the City of London and between Bishopsgate in the east, Old Street in the north, Aldwych in the west and Victoria Embankment (northbound only) in the south.  From 09:00 until 15:00, Whitehall will be closed in both directions from Horse Guards Avenue to Parliament Square for a wreath laying ceremony. From 12:00 until 16:00, a demonstration will take place at Parliament Square. An increase in pedestrians is expected. From 15:30 until 16:30, a march will take place at The Cenotaph. Increased traffic levels are expected. Sunday 9 November Remembrance Sunday Extensive road closures will be in place in Westminster from 03:00 for the National Service of Remembrance taking place at The Cenotaph. Roads are expected to be reopened at approximately 17:00.  From 10:00 until 13:00, there will be extensive road closures within the City of London for Remembrance Sunday services and parades.  There will be multiple local memorial services taking place across the city throughout the morning and afternoon, including at Islington, Mornington Crescent, Euston, Kensington, Hackney and Shepherd's Bush. Local road closures or temporary traffic holds will be implemented at each event. Monday 17 November until 2027 A23 Streatham Hill From Monday 17 November, lane restrictions affecting both directions of the A23 between the junction with Holmewood Road on Brixton Hill and the junction with B221 Sternhold Avenue on Streatham Hill will be updated and further delays expected.  For short journeys in the local area, consider walking or cycling where possible. Cycle diversions will be available throughout these works, and will be safer and quieter than cycling through the works area on the A23.  If you need to drive in the Streatham Area, allow more time for your journey and check before you travel as delays are expected throughout these works. If you're using the A23 for long distance journeys, use the A24 or A3 instead.  The A23 will also be closed between the junction with the A205 Christchurch Road and the junction with the B221 Sternhold Avenue from 22:00 until 05:00 each night on Sunday 16 and Monday 17 November, so traffic management can be updated safely. Signed diversions will be in place during this closure.  This is due to ongoing work to deliver a new permanent road layout on the A23 Streatham Hill. For more information, visit our website.

Santander Cycles

The following docking stations are suspended this weekend:  Victoria Rise, Clapham Common

Find out how to hire a Santander Cycle. See the latest update on docking station availability. We are sorry if your journeys this weekend are affected by any of these issues.

Transport for London - Your weekend travel advice

 

Transport for London

Weekend travel information   Dear Mr Grantham, If you have plans this weekend, there are lots of ways to get around London. The information in this email could change, so please check before you travel or use TfL Go to plan your journey.

London Underground

Metropolitan line Thursday 30 and Friday 31 October No service between Aldgate and Baker Street and minor delays on the rest of the line There is a possibility that this closure and disruption will continue over the weekend and into next week.  Change at Baker Street for Bakerloo, Circle and Hammersmith & City line services into central London, or use the Jubilee line from either Finchley Road or Baker Street. This is due to engineering work to fix a track fault.

Piccadilly line Friday 31 October No service between Rayners Lane and Uxbridge This closure is a precautionary measure to protect our trains from wheel damage, which can happen during high levels of leaf fall caused by adverse weather conditions. Metropolitan line services are expected to run between Rayners Lane and Uxbridge on Friday and over the weekend, but services are expected to be disrupted. Friday 31 October into Saturday 1 November No Friday Night Tube service between Hammersmith and Heathrow Use alternative Night Bus services. Rail replacement buses will run. This is due to track work. Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 November No service between Acton Town and Heathrow including Saturday Night Tube Use alternative Tube or Elizabeth line services, or local bus routes. Rail replacement buses will run. This is due to track work. No service between Rayners Lane and Uxbridge Metropolitan line services are expected to run between Rayners Lane and Uxbridge on Friday and over the weekend, but services are expected to be disrupted.

London Overground

- - - Mildmay line The following closures are due to Network Rail track work. Sunday 2 November No service between Willesden Junction and Clapham Junction until 09:30 Use local bus routes. No service between Willesden Junction and Richmond Use Tube services or local bus routes. Rail replacement buses will run.

- Weaver - Weaver line Thursday 30 October No service between Hackney Downs and Chingford after 22:45 Use alternative Tube, local or rail replacement bus services. This is due to Network Rail maintenance work.

- Windrush - Windrush line Monday 3 until Thursday 6 November No service between Highbury & Islington and New Cross, New Cross Gate and Clapham Junction after 21:15 each night Use Tube, Mildmay line or DLR services, or local bus routes. Rail replacement buses will run. This is due to Network Rail maintenance work.

Elizabeth line

Monday 3 until Wednesday 5 November Reduced service between Paddington and Maidenhead/Heathrow T4 after 22:00 each night Trains will not stop at Acton Main Line, Hanwell and West Ealing after 22:30 each night.

DLR

The following closures are due to works at Beckton depot and other third party works. Friday 31 October No service between Prince Regent and Beckton Use local bus routes. Rail replacement buses will run between Prince Regent and Gallions Reach via Beckton. For ExCeL Centre, use Elizabeth line services. Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 November No service between Tower Gateway and Shadwell, and between Canning Town and Beckton Use Tube or Windrush line services, or local bus routes. Rail replacement buses will run between Prince Regent and Gallions Reach via Beckton. For ExCeL Centre, use Elizabeth line services.

London Trams

Until Sunday 2 November No service between Wimbledon and Therapia Lane Use local bus routes. Tram replacement buses will run between Wimbledon and Waddon Marsh. This is due to engineering works.

Buses and roads

Bus journeys will be affected by the following changes over the weekend. A bus strike will affect some bus routes in southwest, west and northwest London.

Bus strike Due to planned strike action, some bus routes in southwest, west and northwest London will be disrupted during the following times: From 05:00 on Tuesday 4 until 05:00 on Friday 7 November From 05:00 on Friday 14 until 05:00 on Saturday 15 November From 05:00 on Monday 17 until 05:00 on Wednesday 19 November From 05:00 on Wednesday 26 until 05:00 on Saturday 29 November During these strikes, little or no service is expected on the following routes: 13 (24hr route), 23 (24hr route), 31, 218, 295 (24hr route), 452 and N31.  All other bus routes, Tube and rail services will run as planned but services in this area may be busier than usual. Plan ahead, allow more time for your journey and check before you travel. Thursday 30 October until Sunday 2 November Events at entertainment venues, stadiums and local areas Key events taking place include: Thursday 30 October Wembley Arena - religious conference (09:00 until 21:30) Kew Gardens - cultural event (16:00 until 22:00) The O2 - music event (18:30 until 22:30) O2 Brixton Academy - music event (19:00 until 23:00) O2 Forum Kentish Town - music event (19:00 until 23:00) The Royal Albert Hall - music event (19:30 until 22:00) Hammersmith Apollo - music event (19:30 until 22:30) Friday 31 October Kew Gardens - cultural event (16:00 until 22:00) Wembley Arena - comedy event (18:00 until 21:30) London Velodrome, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park - cycling event (18:00 until 22:00) Alexandra Palace - fireworks event (18:00 until 22:45) The O2 - music event (18:30 until 22:30) Drumsheds - music event (19:00 until 03:00) O2 Brixton Academy - music event (19:00 until 22:30) Indigo O2 - music event (19:00 until 23:00) O2 Forum Kentish Town - music event (19:00 until 23:00) Camden Roundhouse - music event (19:00 until 23:00) The Royal Albert Hall - music event (19:30 until 22:00) Hammersmith Apollo - music event (19:30 until 22:30) Saturday 1 November Pall Mall - exhibition event (10:00 until 15:00) Stamford Bridge - Chelsea Women football match (12:00 until 14:00) GTech Community Stadium - rugby match (13:15 until 14:45) The Royal Albert Hall - music event (14:30 until 17:00, and 19:30 until 22:00) Craven Cottage - Fulham football match (15:00 until 17:00) Selhurst Park - Crystal Palace football match (15:00 until 17:00) Twickenham Stadium - England rugby match (15:10 until 17:00) London Velodrome, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park - cycling event (12:00 until 22:00) Kew Gardens - cultural event (16:00 until 22:00) Blackheath Common - fireworks event (16:00 until 22:30) Alexandra Palace - fireworks event (18:00 until 22:45) Wembley Stadium - rugby match (16:10 until 17:40) Indigo O2 - music event (17:00 until 23:00) Tottenham Hotspur Stadium - Tottenham Hotspur football match (17:30 until 19:30) Magazine, Greenwich - music event (18:00 until 23:00) Battersea Park - fireworks event (18:00 until 23:59) Ealing Cricket Club - fireworks event (from 18:00) The O2 - music event (18:30 until 22:30) O2 Brixton Academy - music event (19:00 until 23:00) O2 Forum Kentish Town - music event (19:00 until 23:00) Camden Roundhouse - music event (19:00 until 23:00) Wembley Arena - music event (19:30 until 23:00) Hammersmith Apollo - music event (19:30 until 22:30) Sunday 2 November London Velodrome, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park - cycling event (13:00 until 18:00) The Royal Albert Hall - music event (14:30 until 17:00, and 19:30 until 22:00) London Stadium - West Ham football match (14:00 until 16:00) Kew Gardens - cultural event (16:00 until 22:00) Indigo O2 - music event (16:00 until 22:30) Battersea Park - fireworks event (16:30 until 22:00) Wembley Arena - music event (19:30 until 23:00) Hammersmith Apollo - music event (18:30 until 21:30) The O2 - music event (18:00 until 22:15) O2 Brixton Academy - music event (19:00 until 23:00) O2 Forum Kentish Town - music event (19:00 until 23:00) Camden Roundhouse - music event (19:00 until 23:00) Increased footfall and traffic levels are expected before and after each event, with some venues implementing local road closures to safely manage pedestrian and vehicle movements. Friday 31 October until Monday 3 November A3 From 21:00 on Friday until 06:00 on Monday, the A3 will be closed in both directions from the M25 Junction 10 Wisley Interchange to the A245 Painshill roundabout. During this time, the M25 and Junction 10 gyratory will remain open. For further information and traffic management details, visit the National Highways website.  Saturday 1 November Central London From 12:00 until 15:00, a march will take place across central London, starting and finishing at Marble Arch via Park Lane, Piccadilly, Regent Street and Oxford Street. Large crowds are expected, with the potential for road closures along the route. Kensington High Street From 20:00 on Saturday until 01:00 the following morning, lane restrictions will be in place on Kensington High Street during Halloween decorations de-rigging. Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 November Westminster From 00:01 on Saturday 1 until 23:59 on Sunday 2 November, Victoria Street will be closed in both directions between Buckingham Gate and Palace Street for a crane operation. Sunday 2 November Central and south London From 07:00 until 16:30, a veteran car run event will take place from London to Brighton, starting on Serpentine Road, Hyde Park and heading south to Brighton. Increased traffic levels are expected along the event route. Southall From 08:00 until 20:00, road closures will be in place for a religious procession in Southall, starting at Park Avenue and finishing at Guru Nanak Road via Green Drive, Uxbridge Road, Southall High Street, South Road, The Green and King Street. Large crowds and increased traffic levels are expected.  Central London From 13:00 until 16:00, a march will take place from Portland Place to Trafalgar Square via Regent Street, Piccadilly and Haymarket. Road closures may be in place. Until Tuesday 4 November Battersea Bridge From Sunday 2 until Tuesday 4 November, there will be a series of overnight closures on Cheyne Walk, Battersea Bridge and Battersea Bridge Road. This is while we complete resurfacing works. Signed diversions will be in place for all closures.  On Sunday, the closure will be between 20:00 and 05:00. On Monday and Tuesday, closures will be between 21:00 and 05:00. If you're travelling in the area during this time, plan ahead, allow more time for your journey and check before you travel.

Santander Cycles

The following docking stations are suspended this weekend:  Victoria Rise, Clapham Common

Find out how to hire a Santander Cycle. See the latest update on docking station availability. We are sorry if your journeys this weekend are affected by any of these issues.

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