Travel advice for Her Majesty The Queen's Funeral

Thousands of people are expected to visit London over the coming days, as the Lying-in-State comes to an end and the State Funeral of Her Majesty The Queen takes place. Train operators and Network Rail are working closely together – along with the Government and partners in London – to ensure anyone travelling to the capital is able to move around safely and as smoothly as possible, with extra staff being put in place, and where possible, running extra services.

Services are expected to be extremely busy so here are a few top tips to help you if you’re planning on travelling in to the city between now and Monday 19th September:

• Plan ahead
• Allow extra time to complete your journey
• Check live train information throughout your journey and especially before your journey home
• Carry water and dress for the weather forecast
• Wear suitable footwear as you may find it easier to walk to your final destination within London
• Follow the instructions of staff, event stewards and the police
• Remain vigilant, and while travelling on the rail network, report any concerns to British Transport Police by texting 61016. In an emergency always dial 999
• Look out for others and maintain the spirit of togetherness that has united the country over recent days

Travelling on Monday?

Public transport is expected to be extremely busy and there is a high likelihood of queueing at major stations. In some cases, crowd management may be required. Cafes, pubs and other hospitality providers around London are expected to be open in the afternoon, so please don’t rush home immediately following the State Funeral and final procession so you can continue marking this historic day and help ease pressure on the rail network.

Tickets and Refunds

With Monday 19th September being declared a bank holiday, Peak restrictions will no longer apply. If you booked in advance to travel on this day and choose not to travel or rebook to a cheaper fare you will be entitled to a fee-free refund.

We understand that many people want to pay their respects and attend ceremonial and commemorative events. This could lead to busy services and station closures.

We are doing our best to keep our city moving and ensure that people can travel safely. We ask for your patience during this time, and that you:

• Plan ahead and check your travel - use our travel tools (see below)
• Allow more time for journeys in and around London
• Follow the instructions of TfL staff, event stewards and police

For more information on public transport status, see our:

• Status updates for Tube
• Status updates for roads
• Status updates for buses

For up to date information on road closures, follow @MetPoliceEvents

For information on commemorative and ceremonial events in London, see GOV.UK

Advice for visitors

If you are planning to travel to London in the near future, you may find our Visiting London pages helpful.

Tube and rail will be the best ways to get around central London, although some stations may be busier than usual, particularly at street level.

Check our status updates to see how Tube and rail services are operating, and plan ahead.

Walking is often the quickest option when London is busy. View our map for walking times between Tube stations.

Travelling in London

Allow more time for journeys in and around London.

• There are major road closures in central London (especially Westminster). Avoid travelling by car in central London if you can
• Due to the road closures, some bus services will be diverted or will stop short of their destination, and some may be running a reduced service. See bus status updates
• Tube and rail trains are running normally. Stations near commemorative and ceremonial events will be busy, particularly at street level. They may be operating differently or close temporarily at short notice on the busiest days. See Tube and rail status updates
• Walking is often the quickest way to get around London. View our map showing walking times between Tube stations
• If you are cycling, you may be asked to dismount on closed roads as they will be busy with people walking. Follow instructions from Police and stewards
• Some coaches may be diverted or use different stops. Check with your coach operator

With the suspension of industrial action and engineering work on the 17th and 18th of September, LNER have reinstated their normal timetable and will run as many services as possible to allow people to travel and pay their respects to Her Majesty The Queen.

• If your journey is showing as cancelled and you still wish to travel, please travel at the time closest to your original booking
• If your seat reservation has been cancelled, please find any available seat in the same class of travel as originally booked
• Alternatively, if you no longer wish to travel, you can apply for a fee-free refund.