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The Pride in London parade is the biggest LGBT+ parade in the UK and this year it’s on July 8. Whether you’re getting the Tube or catching a bus, we’ve got everything you need to know about getting around this weekend.
Pride in London Parade Route
The Pride in London parade starts at 1pm and sets of from Portland Place. The parade makes its way down Regent St, past Piccadilly Circus and then takes a left on to Pall Mall. The parade winds southwards and then stops at Whitehall Place. We’ve marked the closest Tube stations to the route on the Tube Map below. The parade’s official end time is 4:30pm.
The Tube
The London Underground will be the best way to get around during London Pride. After all, you won’t have to worry about busy roads if you’re going underground! But there are a few things you should be aware of before you head out the door. The Tube stations marked on the map above are expected to be busier than normal, however Bond Street, Westminster and St. James’s Park will also be very busy. If you’re going to the parade, you might be better going to Tottenham Court Road or Leicester Square and walking across. There are planned works for the weekend that shouldn’t directly impact the Pride parade but could potentially cause problems if you’re travelling in. Circle line: No service between Edgware road and Hammersmith. Chancery Lane station will also be closed over the weekend. DLR: No service between Bank and Shadwell. Passengers advised to use local buses as there will be no rail replacement bus service. Hammersmith & City: No service between Edgware road and Hammersmith. London Overground: No service between New Cross Gate and West Croydon/ Crystal Palace. Replacement buses will operate between London Bridge and West Croydon via Crystal Palace. There will also be no service between Gospel Oak and Barking. Use Tube Map for live departure times and line status to be aware of any potential delays. So you can worry less about getting there, relax and start enjoying your Pride. Click here or on the image below to learn more.
Buses
Buses in the areas close to the parade route will be diverted or cut their normal route short. Other routes in the area are expected to be busier than normal so allow yourself extra time to travel. The bus routes that will be affected are: 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30, 38, 53, 55, 73, 74, 82, 87, 88, 91, 94, 98, 113, 137, 139, 159, 176, 189, 274, 390, 453 and C2.Stay in the know with the the free London bus app Bus Times London. The app includes alerts about bus routes and live arrival times. Click here or on the image below to learn more.
