Is there any transport on Christmas Day?

The only transport running on Christmas Day will be taxi and private hire services, Santander Cycles, electric scooter rental trials (in some boroughs), coaches and Dial-a-Ride (for registered members only). During the Christmas and New Year period, there are likely to be changes to timetables on TfL services.

Will there be public transport on Christmas Day?

Christmas Day (Sunday 25th): No public transport. Between Christmas and New Year: Tubes, trains and buses run weekend or altered services.

Are trains running on Christmas Day?

Train services run as usual but may end a bit earlier on Christmas Eve. No train services run on Christmas Day. No train services run on Boxing Day, except for a handful of airport transfer services.

Is National Express running on Christmas Day?

Christmas coach travel

Our coaches will be running throughout the season, including Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day - all with the comfort and quality you'd expect from the nation's number one coach company.

Is there a congestion charge on Christmas Day?

Do you pay the congestion charge in London between Christmas and New Year's Day? If you drive into the congestion charge zone between Christmas Day and New Year's Day, the TFL website has confirmed you will not have to pay the usual fee.

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Is ULEZ and Congestion Charge free on Christmas Day?

About the ULEZ

Drivers of vehicles that don't meet certain emission standards need to pay a daily charge to drive in the zone. The ULEZ operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, every day of the year, except Christmas Day (25 December).

Do you have to pay the ULEZ charge on Christmas Day?

London road user charging

The Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) operates 24 hours a day, every day of the year, except Christmas Day (25 December). The Low Emission Zone (LEZ) operates 24 hours a day, every day of the year, including weekends and all public and bank holidays. Charging days run from midnight to midnight.

Does Megabus run on Christmas Day?

All of our routes can be booked through our journey planner at the top of the page, so that great value fare is only a few clicks away. And remember we operate 365 days a year, so that includes Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day.

Do buses run on New Years Day?

New Year's Eve 31st Dec: Sunday Service. Routes will stop while Fireworks Display is on. New Year's Day 1st Jan: Sunday Service. 2nd Jan: Normal Service.

Are National Express coaches running Christmas?

National Express will be running almost 500 journeys across 34 route on Christmas Day. The highest numbers are between central London and the capital's airports – with 50 round-trips to and from Heathrow, and almost as many serving Luton and Gatwick.

How do you travel on Christmas Day?

Everything stops running on Christmas Day: the tube, buses, TfL Rail, DLR, Overground, trams, river buses, the cable cars and National Rail. The only transport available will be taxis, private hires and Dial-a-Ride. But you can still grab a Santander bike or an electric scooter in the boroughs that have them.

Do taxis run on Christmas Day UK?

On Christmas Eve, public transport starts to wind down from early evening, and night buses and the Night Tube do not run. Some taxis are available, but fares increase on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Check details before travelling and book in advance to avoid extended waits.

When did trains run on Christmas Day?

The last national train service to run on Christmas Day was in 1964. The reason behind the stoppage of service is explained by the Association of Train Operating Companies which says: "After 1948, Christmas Day train services went into decline."

Do buses run on Christmas Eve UK?

Christmas Eve

Normal Sunday service until approximately 7.30pm when buses will begin to run in.

Does Heathrow Express run on Christmas Day?

Sunday 24th December through to Wednesday 27th December 2023

No service through the festive period.

Is there a bus strike in London January 2023?

There are strikes planned on Abellio bus services, with TfL warning commuters to expect disruption. The upcoming action will be on the following dates: Thursday 19 January. Wednesday 25 and Thursday 26 January.

Do trains run on Christmas Eve?

Check before you travel this Christmas and New Year

Some train services are affected and there will be disruption on many routes between Christmas Eve (Sunday 24 December 2023) and Tuesday 2 January 2024 inclusive.

Does the 15 bus run all night?

Our Nitelink service complements our 24-hour services (including Routes 15, 39a, 41, C1, C2, C5, C6, G1, G2 and the N4) which are in operation seven days a week across ten routes.

Do trains run on Stephen's Day?

No services are available on Christmas Day or St Stephen's Day (Boxing Day). On 27 December, Dublin services will operate on a Sunday timetable. From 28-30 December, Dublin services will operate on a Saturday timetable.

Do coaches travel on Boxing Day?

Of course National Express is not the only coach operator. Megabus is also running services over the Christmas period, including Christmas day and Boxing Day. Oxford Bus Company is also running services to Heathrow and Gatwick Airports on 25 and 26 December and a London service on Boxing Day.

Are buses working on Boxing Day?

Crucially, all TfL's bus routes will operate on Boxing Day with a Sunday service across London.

Can you use a bus pass on Megabus?

I'm over 60 - can I use my concessionary pass and travel for free? Unfortunately, English and Welsh National Concession passes, Railcards, and Rail Rover tickets aren't valid on megabus services.

Why did I pay 17.50 for ULEZ?

Other permanent changes being implemented include: The deadline will be extended for making a delayed payment to three days after the day of travel. The delayed payment charge is £17.50. The Auto Pay and Fleet Auto Pay discount will be removed.

Will my car be affected by ULEZ in 2023?

If your vehicle is one of the following, it will be exempt from the ULEZ charge: A diesel car that meets Euro 6 standards. A petrol car that meets Euro 4 standards. A fully-electric car.

How do I avoid the ULEZ charge?

To make sure you never need pay, the easiest way is to simply ensure that your car meets what's called 'Euro Emissions Standards'. For petrol cars, they must be of Euro 4 standard or higher, for diesel cars it's Euro 6 or higher. Handily, all petrol cars on cinch are compliant with the ULEZ restrictions.