Transport Events Diary

 

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: 30 July 2026

August 2026

9 August:

Kent and East Sussex Railway - Bus Rally:

Tenterden Town Station will be the setting for a rally featuring vintage buses, with some offering free rides to a number of local destinations!

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15 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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16 August:

Swanley Garage - Vintage & Classic Bus & Car Show

Frequent FREE vintage bus service between West Kingsdown & Go Bus Swanley Garage & Swanley Station. Display of Classic Buses and Cars at Gamecock Meadow. Buses from the LTM heritage bus fleet should attend.

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23 August:

Green Line 80 Event -  Cancelled 

London Public Transport Events are planning a mini-running day, based in Central London, to mark the eightieth anniversary of the post-war restoration of the Green Line network.

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September 2026

4 - 6 September:

Bluebell Railway - Diesel Gala:

Building on the success of the past two years, the gala will showcase a varied line-up of visiting and home-fleet locomotives, intensive timetables, and the unmistakable sights and sounds of classic diesel power in action.

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6 September:

Amersham Heritage Day

Old Amersham turns into one big, joyful time‑capsule from vintage motors to medieval knights, heritage buses to birds of prey. Buses from the LTM heritage bus fleet should attend.

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6 September:

Railway Children - Explore the Northern Heights

Led by expert guides, this exclusive day brings the past to life as you travel by train, walk along the historic Parkland Walk, and visit rarely seen parts of London’s railway network. The route you’ll explore was originally built in the 19th century and later formed part of ambitious plans to extend the Northern line across North London – known as the Northern Heights project.

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13 September:

Amberley Museum - Autumn Bus Show

Bringing together buses visiting from other companies with those held by the Southdown Omnibus Trust and Amberley Museum, this is an opportunity to see, explore and travel on buses old and new.

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25 - 27 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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25 - 27 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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26 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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October 2026

3 October:

London Bus Museum - Route 106 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 106.

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3 October:

Ashgrove Bus Garage - Open Day

An Open Day is planned at Stagecoach London's Ash Grove garage. Come and see behind the scenes! Buses from the LTM heritage bus fleet should attend.

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16 - 18 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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18 October:

London Bus Museum - Transportfest

The autumn's best bus show ~ fun and entertainment for enthusiasts and a family day out.

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December 2026

12 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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April 2027

3 April:

South East Bus Festival

The annual South East Bus Festival takes place at Kent Showground, alongside the A249 near Maidstone.

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18 April:

London Bus Museum - Spring Gathering

Further details in due course ...

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June 2027

27 June:

London Bus Museum - Summer Festival

Further details in due course ...

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September 2027

26 September:

SHOWBUS - The Greatest Show on Earth

A colourful display of buses & coaches old and new.

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October 2027

24 October:

London Bus Museum - Transportfest

Further details in due course ...

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