Below is a list of Transport Related Events taking place in or around London with a London connection.
LTMf provide this information for our members in good faith, however we are not responsible for any of these events. Please check with the event organiser before attending.
If you have any suggestions for eventts to be included in this list or spot any errors, please let us know at: events@ltmuseumfriends.co.uk
Updated: 30th January 2026
8th February:
Routemaster Association - Route 2 Roadrun
RMOOA 70th anniversary roadrun over route 2 to commemorate the first day of RM1 in public service on Thu 9th Feb 1956. The public are welcome to view the event at any safe point, Golders Green to Crystal Palace, but this is a roadrun not a running day.
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15th February:
Epping Ongar Railway - Winter Bus Event
Our Winter bus event will see additional vintage bus rides around the local area. Our steam and diesel heritage trains will be running too, as well as the usual 339 bus service to Epping Underground station.
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25th - 26th February:
Railway 200 - Kingston Station
Discover the past, present and future of railways on our incredible exhibition train Inspiration, touring Britain now until Summer 2026.
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9th - 11th March:
Railway 200 - Tattenham Corner Station
Discover the past, present and future of railways on our incredible exhibition train Inspiration, touring Britain now until Summer 2026.
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14th March:
London Bus Museum - Route 38 Heritage Day
Between 1000 and 1700, the London Bus Museum will be running free heritage buses dating from the 1950s to 1970s alongside the normal daily service on route 38.
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20th - 22nd March:
Bluebell Railway - Spring Steam Gala
Across the weekend, visitors can look forward to intensive steam workings, the sight and sound of multiple historic locomotives in action, and numerous photographic opportunities as trains traverse the picturesque Sussex countryside.
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29th March:
Amersham & District Motorbus Society - Watford Bus Running Day
Commenorating 60 years of the 724 with a special Green Line focused event, with some other routes too!
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9th - 12th April:
Acton Depot Open Days: Icons of London
Join us at our first Museum Depot open days of the year to discover how transport icons have shaped London and its identity over the last 200 years.
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11th April:
South East Bus Festival:
The annual South East Bus Festival takes place at Kent Showground, alongside the A249 near Maidstone. The event brings together a huge number of buses and coaches, old and new, from across the South East and beyond.
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17th - 19th April:
Epping Ongar Railway - Spring Steam Gala
The home fleet of steam locomotives, along with visiting locomotives, come out to be put through their paces over some of the most challenging gradients in preservation.
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19th April:
London Bus Museum - Spring Gathering
The South-East's biggest and best bus show ~ fun and entertainment for families and enthusiasts. Don't miss the season's traditional curtain-opener!
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10th May:
Amersham & District Motorbus Society - Windsor Bus Running Day
We're returning to Windsor for an exciting joint venture in partnership with the Thames Valley & Great Western Omnibus Trust.
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13th June:
London Bus Museum - Route 213 Heritage Day
Route 213 (Kingston to Sutton Garage). Also route 293 (North Cheam to Epsom) for non-ULEZ-exempt buses. Further details in due course ...
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28th June:
London Bus Museum - Summer Festival
Further details in due course ...
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3rd - 5th July:
Acton Depot Open Days: Powering London
Join us this summer as we celebrate all things electric at our summer Depot open days. Step behind the scenes to explore how electricity has powered the city for over 125 years.
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19th July:
Alton Bus Rally & Running Day:
Network of FREE Bus Services operating from Alton College to Alton Town Centre, Alton Railway Station and through the beautiful Hampshire countryside to surrounding villages and towns.
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26th July:
Amersham & District Motorbus Society - Oxted Bus Running Day
Our south-of-the-river event takes us back to Oxted, Weserham and the tranquil East Surrey countryside.
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7th - 9th August:
Spa Valley Railway - Diesel Gala:
Step back to the days when diesel power was the mainstay of our country’s railways! Join us for three days of heritage diesel action between Tunbridge Wells West and Eridge!
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15th August:
Imberbus
Providing a classic bus service across the Salisbury Plain to the lost village of Imber. As in previous years, several London Transport Routemaster buses (plus a few newer ones) will start from outside Warminster Rail Station and will operate as an ordinary bus service.
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4th - 6th September:
Bluebell Railway - Diesel Gala
Further details in due course ...
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18th - 20th September:
Acton Depot Open Days: Design Classics
Join us this September for a weekend of fun and creativity – don’t miss the final Museum Depot open days of the year.
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25th - 27th September:
Epping Ongar Railway - Autumn Diesel Gala
The home fleet, including our shunting locomotives, along with some interesting visiting locomotives will be put through their paces over some of the most challenging gradients in preservation.
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27th September:
Amersham & District Motorbus Society - Chesham Bus Running Day
Sticking with the last Sunday in September, our final event of the year is the annual Chesham running day to round off the year.
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3rd October:
London Bus Museum - Route 106 Heritage Day
Route 106 (Finsbury Park to Ash Grove and beyond). Further details in due course ...
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16th - 18th October:
Bluebell Railway - Giants of Steam
Celebrating the power, presence, and prestige of Britain’s largest and most impressive steam locomotives.
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18th October:
London Bus Museum - Transportfest
Further details in due course ...
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12th December:
Routemaster Association - Route 159 run & Christmas Lights tour
RMOOA 21st anniversary roadrun from the Ace Cafe over route 159 to commemorate the last day of RMs in normal public service on Fri 9th Dec 2005, followed by a Christmas Lights run in the evening.
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There are other events organised by the London Transport Museum, to view them click here
