how late does the tube run

Quick Scoop: How late does the Tube run?

Most of the London Underground runs from early morning until just after midnight, but on weekends some lines run all night.

The simple answer

• Most days (Mon–Sat): Roughly 05:00 to around 00:00 (midnight).
• Sundays: Roughly 07:00 to around 23:00.
• Friday & Saturday nights: Several key lines run 24 hours as “Night Tube” (Central, Jubilee, Northern, Piccadilly, Victoria on typical service patterns).

Exact first/last train times depend on your line and station , so if your journey is tight (e.g., catching a late flight or last train home), always check a live journey planner or the official TfL timetable for your specific route on that date.

Late-night Tube in 3 quick scenarios

1. Weeknight (Sun–Thu) night out
   • Expect last trains around 23:30–00:15 depending on line and station.
   • After that, you’ll usually be on night buses , taxis, or rideshares.
2. Friday/Saturday Night Tube
   • On the Night Tube lines, trains keep running through the night about every 10–20 minutes.
   • Other lines still close around midnight-ish, so you may need to switch lines earlier in your journey.
3. Early-morning starts
   • On regular days, first trains tend to start just after 05:00 (later on Sundays).
   • With Night Tube, those lines are already running if you’re out at 03:00–04:00 on Friday or Saturday night.

Mini sections and quick tips

1. Rules of thumb

• Aim to be on the platform 20–30 minutes before the “last train” listed for that line, especially if you need to change lines.
• Some branches close earlier than others on the same line , so a last train to one destination might not go as far as you expect.
• Station entrances can shut earlier than the line itself; always check which entrance is open late.

2. What’s trending in 2025–2026

• Night Tube has become a normal part of late-night London plans, especially for nights out in the West End, Shoreditch, and around major event venues.
• There are frequent weekend engineering works, so certain sections may close early or run reduced service on some nights.
• Big events (New Year’s Eve, major concerts/sport) can bring special timetables , sometimes later services but also sometimes earlier closures on specific stretches for works.

Safety & late travel notes

Even though the Tube is busy late on Fridays and Saturdays, it still thins out on some branches:

• Sit in busier carriages and closer to the driver end where possible.
• Use staffed stations for changes when you can (e.g., major hubs rather than small suburban stops late at night).
• Keep an eye on the service boards for sudden closures or delays before you go through the barriers.

Quick step-by-step for your exact last Tube

1. Look up your start station and destination.
2. Check today’s day of week (Night Tube only applies Friday and Saturday nights).
3. Use an official journey planner and:
   • Enter your departure time as around 23:15–23:30 if you’re worried about catching the last train.
   • Or search by “last Tube from [station] to [station]” for tonight’s date.
4. Add at least one train earlier as a safety buffer if you’re catching a flight, long-distance train, or coach.

TL;DR

• Expect Tube service roughly 05:00–00:00 Mon–Sat, 07:00–23:00 Sundays.
• On Friday and Saturday nights , the Central, Jubilee, Northern, Piccadilly, and Victoria lines normally run all night as Night Tube.
• For a specific journey tonight, always check a live planner or official timetable for your exact line and station.