Piccadilly Line to Face Major Summer Closures: Full List of Dates
If the Piccadilly line is the cornerstone of your fun weekend plans, watch out—serious disruption is coming this summer. Transport for London (TfL) is in the middle of a massive upgrade program for the navy blue line, which accounts for more than 10 percent of all Tube journeys. The work includes new trains with walk-through carriages and air conditioning, better digital displays, improved step-free access, and upgraded tracks and power systems. However, these improvements come at a cost: extensive line closures that will leave passengers seeking alternative routes.
Key Weekend Closures
The two major weekends to note are Saturday June 20 to Sunday June 21, when there will be no service from Cockfosters to Uxbridge, and Saturday August 1 to Sunday August 2, when there will be no service between Cockfosters and Heathrow. These closures mean the entire central London section of the line will be out of action, so plan ahead to avoid missing summer plans.
Full List of Piccadilly Line Closures
- Friday June 5 (Night Tube) to Sunday June 7 – Hammersmith to Heathrow and Uxbridge
- Friday June 12 (Night Tube) – Entire line closed
- Saturday June 13 (until 14:00) – Hyde Park Corner to Acton Town
- Saturday June 20 to Sunday June 21 – Cockfosters to Uxbridge
- Friday June 26 (Night Tube) – King’s Cross St Pancras to Heathrow
- Saturday June 27 to Sunday June 28 – King’s Cross St Pancras to Northfields and Uxbridge
- Friday July 10 (Night Tube) to Sunday July 12 – Hammersmith to Heathrow and Uxbridge
- Friday July 17 (Night Tube) – Hyde Park Corner to Cockfosters
- Saturday July 18 to Sunday July 19 – King's Cross St Pancras to Cockfosters
- Friday July 31 (Night Tube) – Entire line closed
- Saturday August 1 to Sunday August 2 – Cockfosters to Heathrow
Will the Entire Piccadilly Line Be Shut?
Only on selected Friday nights when the Night Tube is out of action. Otherwise, the line closes in sections, with different parts affected at different times. Check a Tube map against the above list to see how your journey will be affected.
How to Get to Heathrow During Piccadilly Line Closures
Even without the Piccadilly line, there are plenty of ways to reach Heathrow. You can use the Elizabeth line or Heathrow Express. Alternatively, travel to Acton Town on the District line and hop on the Piccadilly line if that section remains open. Other options include coach, taxi, or driving.
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