Which London Underground is 24 hours?

Five Tube lines run a 24-hour service on Fridays and Saturdays: Victoria, Central, Jubilee, Northern and Piccadilly lines. The London Overground operates 24 hours on Fridays and Saturdays between New Cross Gate and Highbury & Islington. Off-peak fares apply on the Night Tube.



As of my last update, no London Underground line operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

However, there is a Night Tube service that runs on Friday and Saturday nights only on some lines. This provides an overnight service, but it’s not 24/7.

Here’s a breakdown:

Night Tube (Friday & Saturday nights only)

The following lines have all-night services (typically from around 12:30 am until 5:30 am the next morning): Central line Jubilee line Northern line (except the Mill Hill East and Bank branches) Piccadilly line (only between Cockfosters and Heathrow Terminals 1,2,3 & 5) Victoria line

Important Notes:

  • No Night Tube on other nights: From Sunday to Thursday nights, the Tube closes around midnight (with last trains starting their journeys earlier).
  • Not all stations are open: Even on Night Tube lines, some stations may be closed. Always check the TfL (Transport for London) website or app for real-time service status.
  • Other 24-hour options: While the core Tube isn’t 24/7, London has other transport options that run all night:
    • Night buses: An extensive network of buses operates 24 hours.
    • London Overground: Some routes have a limited Night Overground service on Friday and Saturday nights.
    • Elizabeth line: Runs very early and very late, but not 24 hours.
    • Taxis & rideshares

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