Oxford Street Pedestrianisation: Only a Few Days to Go
Posted on: 20/10/2026Oxford Street is set to become traffic free between Orchard Street and Great Portland Street from Monday, 26 October 2026.
The changes will affect buses, taxis and general traffic, including the area around Oxford Circus. Bus route changes will begin on Saturday, 24 October, with further diversions introduced overnight on Sunday, 25 October.
What residents need to know:
- From Saturday, 24 October: Changes to bus routes and stops will begin.
- From Sunday, 25 October: Further diversions will be introduced overnight ahead of the pedestrianisation.
- From Monday, 26 October: Oxford Street will become traffic free between Orchard Street and Great Portland Street.
Around 16 bus routes, including daytime and night services, will be affected. Routes including the 7, 22, 73, 94, 98, 139 and 390, as well as several night buses, will be diverted or have their stops and termination points changed.
Some services will be rerouted via nearby streets, including Wigmore Street and Henrietta Place, while others will terminate at alternative locations, including Marble Arch.
Plan your journey
Residents, commuters and visitors are advised to check their bus routes and stops before travelling, particularly over the weekend of 24–26 October.
For the latest information, visit Transport for London: Bus changes for latest updates.

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