Are there any trains on Boxing Day 2024?
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For many, Christmas is a time to stay home, tune in to the Christmas TV and spend time together – but thousands will still need to travel during the festive period. Life doesn’t stay still even over Christmas, and many will want to travel, especially those planning to go and stay with family and friends further afield over the holiday season.
![[Passengers at King's Cross train station before Christmas.]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/SEI_233837387-fe04.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
If you’re thinking of taking a local trip, or need to take a longer journey, does public transport run on Boxing Day?. Here is our roundup of what you can expect on the railways and the bus network over the coming days. Buses tend to run most Boxing Days, but on a reduced schedule.
![[Crowds and people on Oxford Street in London.]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/SEI_234115315-7c23.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
Across London, all TfL buses will run on a Sunday service on Boxing Day which is on Thursday, December 26. This includes Night Buses and 24-hour services. Elsewhere, other bus companies like Arriva will run on a reduced service, though it’s always best to check your local area or route beforehand.
![[Euston station during Christmas travel season.]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/SEI_234115306-80b3.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
National Express said its coaches run on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day, but it is worth checking your route and availability before travelling. Most trains will not be running on Boxing Day, with the exception of some airport transfer services, such as the Stansted Express, Heathrow Express and the Elizabeth line.
![[A passenger with a suitcase on the London Underground station platform waiting for a Tube train to stop.]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/SEI_217510016-f911.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
However, train operators and Network Rail running Britain’s rail infrastructure take the opportunity over the Christmas period to carry out maintenance works. This year, the works will close several train stations such as London Liverpool Street. It will be shut from Christmas Day until January 2.
