As London gears up for the annual London Marathon this Sunday, April 21, travellers are advised to plan due to significant planned engineering works affecting key train routes across the city. Thameslink has announced disruptions that will impact several central London stations and services to and from Finsbury Park throughout the marathon weekend.
Key Disruptions and Changes:
- Saturday, April 20 – Sunday, April 21: All lines between Finsbury Park, London St Pancras International, and London Bridge will be closed, with no train services available on these routes.
- Amended Timetable: Thameslink services will see alterations. On Sunday, trains running between London St Pancras International and Luton or Bedford will not stop at Kentish Town. Passengers for Kentish Town are advised to use bus routes 46 or 214.
- Additional timetable changes include:
- Services between London Kings Cross and Cambridge or Peterborough.
- Routes from London Bridge to Rainham, Three Bridges, Horsham, or Brighton.
- Trains from London Victoria to Sevenoaks.
- No services will operate between London Blackfriars and Sutton, affecting stations like Wimbledon and Mitcham Junction.
Alternative Travel Options: Thameslink is advising passengers to utilize alternative transport options to complete their journeys:
- London Buses: Passengers can use their tickets on London Buses for routes between London Blackfriars and Streatham via Tulse Hill; between Streatham and Sutton via Wimbledon; and between Streatham and Sutton via Mitcham.
- London Trams: For travel between Wimbledon and East Croydon, passengers are encouraged to use the London Trams.
These disruptions are expected to affect thousands of visitors and locals planning to attend or participate in the London Marathon, one of the city’s most significant sporting events. Travellers are encouraged to check the latest travel updates and plan their journeys to avoid inconvenience during this busy weekend.
