What is the longest distance between London Underground stops?

The longest distance between two stations is 3.9 miles (6.3 km) between Chalfont & Latimer and Chesham on the Metropolitan line. The shortest distance between adjacent stations is the 330 yards (300 m) between Leicester Square and Covent Garden on the Piccadilly line.



The longest distance between two consecutive stations on the London Underground is between Chesham and Chalfont & Latimer on the Metropolitan line.

  • Distance: Approximately 6.3 km (3.9 miles).
  • Travel Time: Roughly 7-8 minutes by train.

Other Notable Long Gaps

While Chesham holds the record, there are several other significant distances:

  1. Metropolitan Line (Amersham to Chalfont & Latimer): About 4.6 km (2.9 miles).
  2. Central Line (West Ruislip to Northolt): About 4.6 km (2.9 miles).
  3. Metropolitan Line (Moor Park to Croxley): About 4.2 km (2.6 miles) – though Croxley station is currently closed.

Important Distinction: Sub-Surface vs. Deep-Level Tunnels

The longest gaps are almost all on the sub-surface or surface sections of the network, especially in the outer reaches of the Metropolitan line. The longest distance in continuous deep-level tunnel is on the Northern line between East Finchley and Highgate (approx. 3.9 km / 2.4 miles).

The Longest Possible Single Journey

If you’re interested in the longest possible single journey without changing trains, that is on the Central line from West Ruislip to Epping. Distance: Approximately 54.9 km (34.1 miles). Travel Time: Around 1 hour and 28 minutes.

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