Tube Strikes 2026: Eight New Dates From 26 November to February
Eight 24-hour RMT strikes are planned between 26 November and 25 February.
London Underground Strikes 2026/27: Tube Strike Dates and Where to Park
The RMT has announced eight new Tube strikes, and two of them land in the run-up to Christmas. When services stop, the roads and the car parks near rail stations fill quickly. Sort your parking before strike day and you'll know exactly where you're going while everyone else is still searching.
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Book Parking for the London Tube Strikes
Book your parking near a mainline, Elizabeth line, Overground or DLR station and drive in, park up and complete your journey by rail, with your space confirmed before you leave home.
Reserve a space in central London at a fixed price, choosing from private driveways and off-street car parks near your destination.
Extend your stay from the app if your day runs on, so a delayed journey home doesn't mean a rushed dash back to the car.
Avoid the on-the-day scramble. Spaces near stations and busy destinations go quickly when the Tube is disrupted, so booking ahead puts you ahead of the queue.
Find a space on the move with Park and Pay if your plans change. Look for a JustPark sign, enter the location number and pay through the app.
London Tube Strike Dates: When Are the Tube Strikes?
The RMT announced the action on Friday 6 November 2026. Each 24-hour strike begins at noon on the following dates:
Thursday 26 November 2026
Thursday 17 December 2026
Saturday 19 December 2026
Monday 4 January 2027
Wednesday 6 January 2027
Wednesday 17 February 2027
Tuesday 23 February 2027
Thursday 25 February 2027
Because every strike starts at noon and runs for 24 hours, disruption is likely to begin on the morning of the strike day as services wind down, and continue into the following day as the network recovers. Plan for both days, not just the date on the list.
The final strike currently announced is Thursday 25 February 2027. Dates can change if talks resume, so check the TfL strikes page before you travel.
Why Are London Underground Drivers Striking?
The dispute is between the RMT and Transport for London over a four-day week for Tube drivers. TfL says the scheme is voluntary and that no driver has to accept it. The RMT says it is not voluntary in practice and that drivers face losing existing protections, whichever pattern they work.
The RMT is the union striking. Aslef, the other main drivers' union, backs the proposals and has not called action. On earlier strike days only RMT drivers were out, which meant a reduced service rather than a full shutdown, though it's too early to say how services will run on these dates.
Which Tube Lines Are Affected?
TfL has not yet published line-by-line service plans for these dates, and they are likely to be confirmed closer to each strike. On the earlier 2026 strike days, TfL typically ran no service on some lines, a partial service on others, and a reduced service on the rest, with an early finish in the evening.
Check the TfL Go app and TfL's service status page the evening before you travel, and again before you set off.
Stress-Free Parking in London During the Tube Strikes
The most common strike-day mistake is leaving the parking decision until the last minute. When public transport is disrupted, more people drive, and the spaces closest to stations and busy destinations go first.
Booking in advance with JustPark means your space is confirmed before you leave home. If you plan to drive to a station with National Rail, Elizabeth line, Overground or DLR services and finish your journey by rail, station parking is available at locations across the network.
Two of the dates fall in the run-up to Christmas, when roads are already busier with shoppers and visitors. Thursday 17 and Saturday 19 December are the ones to plan for first.
Parking in Popular Business Hubs
If you still need to get to the office or a meeting, parking close to a major business hub saves you relying on a Tube line that may not be running.
Book a space in Canary Wharf: Hourly parking starts from £1.20, daily from £5 and monthly from £89.90, with car parks and private driveways within walking distance of the main offices.
Find parking near One Canada Square: Right at the centre of the Canary Wharf estate, for anyone heading to a specific office tower.
Book parking in the City of London: The capital's financial district, with spaces across the Square Mile for meetings and office days.
Reserve parking near Bank: The heart of the City of London, within reach of the Bank of England, the Royal Exchange and the main financial offices.
Find parking near Bishopsgate: A main City route lined with offices, close to Liverpool Street and the eastern edge of the Square Mile.
Park near Cannon Street Station: A City-centre rail terminus, a short walk from the offices around St Paul's and the riverside.
Book parking in Shoreditch: A hub for tech, creative and start-up offices just north of the City.
Reserve parking in Westminster: Government, consultancies and lobbying firms around Parliament and Whitehall.
Park near Farringdon Station: On the edge of the City, with legal, media and professional services firms nearby.
Find parking in Croydon: South London's largest business and retail centre, with direct trains into central London.
Reserve parking near King's Cross: A busy mix of offices, mainline stations and onward connections, so you can park up once and carry on by rail or on foot.
Book parking in Stratford: A growing business and retail hub in east London, with the Westfield shopping centre and the Olympic Park on the doorstep. Daily parking starts from £7.70 and monthly from £89.90.
Parking at Rail Stations With Non-Tube Services
National Rail, Elizabeth line, London Overground and DLR services are run separately from the Tube, and on earlier strike days they generally kept running. Many of the stations below also have Tube lines, which will be affected, so look for the rail service rather than the Tube. TfL hasn’t yet confirmed service levels for these dates, so check live status before you set off.
Central London mainline stations
Park near London Bridge Station: A major National Rail hub on the south bank, with Thameslink and Southeastern services across London and the south-east.
Park near Waterloo Station: The country's busiest station, with National Rail services from the south-west and south London.
Park near Victoria Station: A National Rail terminus for trains to Kent, Sussex and Gatwick.
Park near Paddington Station: Elizabeth line and Great Western Railway services for the west and Heathrow.
Park near Marylebone Station: A quieter National Rail terminus for Chiltern Railways services to the Midlands.
Park near London Liverpool Street Station: Elizabeth line and National Rail services to Essex, East Anglia and Stansted.
Park near Fenchurch Street Station: c2c services to Essex and the Thames estuary, on the edge of the City.
Park near Blackfriars Station: A National Rail station on the north side of the Thames, close to the City and the South Bank.
Elizabeth line and interchange stations
Park near Clapham Junction Station: One of the busiest rail interchanges in the country, with National Rail and London Overground services into the centre and across London.
Park near Abbey Wood Station: The south-east end of the Elizabeth line, with fast services through central London to Canary Wharf and beyond.
Park near Barking Station: A National Rail and London Overground stop on the east side of London, for onward trains towards Fenchurch Street and the City.
Park near Heron Quays Station: A DLR station beside Canary Wharf, so you can park up and ride in on the DLR.
Park near Ealing Broadway Station: The Elizabeth line and National Rail from west London, with a short ride to the West End and the City.
Outer London and beyond
Park near Wimbledon Station: National Rail and Thameslink services into central London from the south-west.
Park near Richmond Station: National Rail and London Overground services from south-west London.
Park near Watford Junction Station: National Rail and London Overground services from the north-west, with fast trains to Euston.
Park near Harrow on the Hill Station: Chiltern Railways services to Marylebone, which run separately from the Metropolitan line.
Park near Cambridge Station: Drive to Cambridge and take a National Rail service into London, avoiding the Tube network.
Park near Reading Station: Drive to Reading and take the Elizabeth line or a National Rail service into London, avoiding the Tube network.
Driving Into London During the Tube Strikes
If you decide to drive in, two charges apply in central London.
Congestion Charge: The London Congestion Charge is £18 per day, charged 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 12pm to 6pm on weekends and bank holidays. There is no charge between Christmas Day and the New Year's bank holiday.
Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ): The ULEZ operates 24 hours a day, every day except Christmas Day. If your vehicle doesn't meet the emissions standards, the daily charge is £12.50, and the zone now covers all London boroughs.
Of the new dates, the Congestion Charge applies on 26 November, 17 December, 4 January, 6 January, 17 February, 23 February and 25 February, and at weekend hours on Saturday 19 December. It's worth checking your vehicle's ULEZ compliance before you travel.
Alternative Ways to Get Around London
Depending on where you're headed, these options are worth knowing about:
Buses: TfL buses run during Tube strikes but will be busier, so allow extra time and check the TfL Go app for live arrivals.
Elizabeth line and London Overground: Usually unaffected by Tube strikes. Check service status on the day.
National Rail: Mainline and suburban trains run separately from TfL and can take you into or across London via the major stations.
Cycling and walking: Santander Cycles are available across central London, and many central stations are only a 20 to 30 minute walk apart.
Monthly Parking for Repeat London Commuters
With eight strikes spread across three months, paying day rates each time adds up and can be unpredictable. JustPark's monthly parking gives you a consistent space on the days you need it, whether that's three, five or seven days a week.
Monthly bookings lock in a fixed price for up to 12 months, so you aren't exposed to day-rate swings when demand spikes. Spaces are available near train stations and city centre locations across London, and you can manage everything in the app. For regular commuters, commuter parking means one decision, made once, instead of one every strike day.
Every Way JustPark Can Help on a Strike Day
Whether you're a one-off driver, a daily commuter or a business with a team to move, there's an option that fits:
Book ahead by the hour or day: Reserve a space near your destination or a railway station before you leave home, at a fixed price.
Park near a train station: Drive to a station with National Rail, Elizabeth line, Overground or DLR services, park up and finish your journey by rail.
Pay as you go with Park and Pay: No booking needed at Park and Pay locations, such as council-run car parks and any National Parking Platform location. Enter the location number shown on the signage into the JustPark app, choose your time and pay. No machine needed.
Lock in monthly parking: Choose three, five or seven days a week and keep the same space for every strike date, and every day in between.
Rent out your driveway: Live near a station or busy route? Strike days push up demand for nearby parking, and you can set the days and prices that suit you.
Manage everything in the app: Find, book, pay for and extend your parking with the JustPark app on iPhone or Android.
FAQs about Tube Strikes 2026
When are the Tube strikes?
The RMT has announced eight 24-hour strikes, each beginning at noon: 26 November, 17 and 19 December 2026, 4 and 6 January 2027, and 17, 23 and 25 February 2027.
Is the Tube strike going ahead?
At the time of writing, all eight dates are confirmed by the RMT. Strikes can be suspended if talks resume, as happened with the planned May action earlier this year, so check TfL's strikes page and the TfL Go app the day before you travel.
Is there a Tube strike today, tomorrow or this week?
Check the eight dates above. Each strike starts at noon, so disruption can begin on the morning of the strike day and run into the day after. Confirm the latest on the TfL Go app before you travel.
When does the Tube strike end?
The last announced strike is Thursday 25 February 2027. Unless further dates are called, normal service is expected to resume once the network recovers after that strike.
Which Tube lines are affected by the strike?
TfL hasn't published line-by-line details for these dates yet. Only RMT drivers are striking, so some services may still run at a reduced level. Check TfL's service status the evening before and on the day.
What time do Tube strikes start?
Each of these strikes begins at noon and lasts 24 hours, so expect disruption to start earlier in the day as services wind down and to carry on into the day after.
Can I book parking in London in advance during a Tube strike?
Yes. You can reserve a space with JustPark before you set off, near a station with National Rail, Elizabeth line, Overground or DLR services, so your space is confirmed before you leave home.
Plan Ahead and Arrive With Confidence
Strike days are easier when the decisions are already made. Know which lines are running, whether you're driving the whole way or finishing by rail, and exactly where you'll park. Check the TfL Go app the evening before, have a backup route ready, and reserve your parking space in advance with JustPark before demand picks up.
The strikes are outside your control. Your plan isn't.