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Can you eat on London Subway?

Food is legally allowed to be consumed on TFL services. But still, there are a lot of legal things that are considered rude, like staring, or refusing to give up your chair for an elderly person. This is where our moral compass has to kick in.



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Is it allowed to eat or drink on the London Underground? Yes, although you are expected to think about what you are eating or drinking and what effect it has on people nearby.

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While you can bring your own food and drink (alcohol included) onto most trains, many offer some type of food and beverage either for purchase or included in your ticket price. For example, UK's LNER trains serve sandwiches, snacks, coffee, juice, and more.

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What is the Hopper? Any second bus or tram journey made within one hour of the start of your first journey will be free, if you're using contactless or Oyster pay-as-you-go.

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Luggage that is not permitted Items larger than 1 metre in any dimension that you cannot carry without assistance. This includes canoes, hang-gliders, large furniture and large musical instruments. Surfboards. Motorcycles, mopeds, motor scooters and motorised cycles.

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Rush Hours Like any major city, London has a very busy rush hour in the mornings and in the evenings when the majority of people are travelling to and from work. If possible, try to avoid travelling on the tube during these times, particularly if you have any large baggage/luggage with you.

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Touch in at the start of your journey and touch out at the end on yellow card readers using contactless (card or device). Only touch in on buses and trams. Find out more about touching in and out.

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You may bring your own food and beverages onboard for consumption at your seat or private Sleeping Car accommodations. However, you can only consume food and beverages purchased in Dining and Lounge Cars in those cars. Personal food and beverages are allowed in the upper level of Superliner Sightseer Lounges.

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How long is the Eurostar train journey from London to Paris? The Eurostar can take up to 2hrs 37mins from London to Paris, however, most of our trains will take you to Paris in only 2hrs 16mins.

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