Notting Hill Carnival is back this August Bank Holiday weekend with millions set to attend.

There are set to be incredible floats, displays, amazing outfits, scrumptious food and much more. 

But getting to Notting Hill might be harder than usual this year, as huge crowds are expected and train strikes over the weekend could affect travel for some.

Don't panic just yet though, as there are still plenty of useful transport links that can still get you to the carnival without missing out on any of the fun. 

We've even saved you a job and worked out all the ways that you can get to Notting Hill Carnival this weekend. 

How to get to Notting Hill Carnival

Driving

If you were thinking of driving to the festival, you might need to re-think as many roads in the area will be closed to make way for the parade. 

You can see the full list of road closures here. 

Tube

If you're taking the Tube, you'll need to check the route before you head out.

The nearest Tube stations for the carnival are: 

  • Notting Hill Gate: Exit only from 11am-6pm
  • Royal Oak: Exit only 11am-6pm, closes at 6pm
  • Westbourne Park: Exit only 11am -no entry
  • Holland Park: Exit only from 11am to 3pm, closes at 3pm
  • Ladbroke Grove will be closed
  • Latimer Road: Closes at 11.30pm

There are some planned Tube works taking place on the Bank Holiday weekend that you will also need to be made aware of. 

Bank Holiday Tube service for Notting Hill Carnival 

DLR: Wednesday 21, Thursday 22, Friday 23, Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 August, a reduced service is operating while we undertake work to expand our depot in preparation for the introduction of new trains. Please allow extra time for your journey.

London Overground:  Bank Holiday Monday 26 August, until 0615, no London Overground service westbound from Stratford to Camden Road. Customers should use the first westbound service from Stratford at 0613 / 0621, or local bus routes 30, 274, 388,393 or 488. First through trains: Stratford to Willesden Junction and Richmond 0613; Stratford to Willesden Junction and Clapham Junction 0621.

Piccadilly: Saturday 17 August to Sunday 1 September, no service between Rayners Lane and Uxbridge. Please use Metropolitan Line Services instead.

Waterloo & City line: Service operates Monday to Friday between 6am and 00.30am only. There is no service on Saturdays, Sundays and public/bank holidays.

To get more information on TfL services, head to the TfL website.