Rail operators are reminding passengers that public transport will be the best way of travelling around during the forthcoming bank holiday weekend, but that some services and stations are expected to be busy and queueing systems may be in place in some areas.

Various events will be taking place over the weekend, including sporting fixtures as well as royal celebrations, so it is important for passengers should plan their journey in advance, allow extra time and check live updates while travelling

• For more information on travelling over the bank holiday weekend, check here.
• Passengers traveling to or around London are asked to check here.

Public transport providers are working hard to keep journeys running smoothly over the weekend, including running additional services and longer trains where possible. Services and stations are expected to be busy and queueing systems may be in place. Passengers are advised to keep checking real-time travel information during their journeys, to take account of any short notice changes that may take place while they are en route.

To make sure that Londoners and visitors to the capital are able to get around safely and as easily as possible during 6-8 May, the Rail Delivery Group, Network Rail and Transport for London (TfL) are working closely together – along with the government and other bodies.

As public transport may be very busy within London, passengers may consider walking to their final destinations. TfL will be running a full service with no planned closures. Travel ambassadors will be present at National Rail, London Underground and bus stations to provide directions and assistance. Some roads will be closed and people are advised to avoid driving in central London. Visitors exiting from London Victoria station on Saturday may only be able to access the screening site at Hyde Park.

Passengers travelling to the ticket-only Coronation concert from London are advised to use South Western Railway services from London Waterloo to Windsor and Eton Riverside. Passengers travelling from the Midlands and the South West are advised to use GWR services from Reading, changing at Slough for Windsor and Eton Central. Both stations are around a five-to-ten-minute walk away from Windsor Castle. There are no ceremonial events in Windsor for the Coronation.

Jacqueline Starr, Chief Executive Officer at Rail Delivery Group, said: “Many people from across the country will be travelling over the upcoming weekend to celebrate the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla and the rail industry is working tirelessly to make sure that people can do so in a safe manner.

“We encourage our passengers to check service details before travelling and to be prepared for busy trains and stations.

“For up-to-date travel information, please check www.nationalrail.co.uk/coronation or your train operator’s website.  For London travel information visit www.tfl.gov.uk/coronation.”

Network Rail chief executive Andrew Haines said: “We’re proud to be playing a part in bringing thousands of people to celebrate the coronation of King Charles, and our stations will be welcoming people to London with entertainment and special events.”

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 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 their journey and route before they travel. All of our public transport network will be running with no planned engineering closures on the day of the Coronation and I’d encourage everyone to make the most of the public transport options.”