London Night Tube – key facts
Lines operating: Victoria, Jubilee, Central, Northern and Piccadilly lines.
Operating nights: Friday and Saturday nights.
Hours: Runs throughout the night, from around midnight to 5.30am.
Frequency: Every 10 to 20 minutes, depending on line and time.
Payment: Contactless, Oyster or Travelcard.
Cash: Not accepted.
Fares: Off-peak Tube fares apply.
Updated as of March 2026. Night Tube services and frequencies may vary due to planned engineering works or disruptions. For the latest updates, visit TfL's live Tube status page.
Wondering how to get around London late at night? You’re in the right place. The Night Tube runs 24-hour services on selected London Underground lines every Friday and Saturday night, making it easy to travel across the city after midnight.
This guide has been carefully curated by Visit London’s travel experts, combining official Transport for London (TfL) information with practical tips for getting around London at night. You’ll find everything you need to know about Night Tube lines, times, maps and how to plan your journey safely and efficiently.
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What is the Night Tube in London?
The Night Tube is a night service on the London Underground, which operates trains through the night on Fridays and Saturdays on selected Tube lines.
Several Tube lines offer these night services, making it easy to tick off plenty of exciting evening activities across the capital.
What time does the Night Tube run?
The Night Tube runs from around midnight to 5.30am.
Night Tube lines and services
The Night Tube runs on selected London Underground lines every Friday and Saturday night. Use the table below to see which lines operate, how frequently trains run and where services are available.
| Line | Frequency | Coverage | Notes |
|
Victoria |
Every 10 minutes | Full line | Runs across all stations |
| Jubilee | Every 10 minutes | Full line | Runs across all stations |
| Central | Every 10 minutes (core), 20 minutes (outer branches) | White City ↔ Leytonstone (core); extended to Ealing Broadway and Loughton (via Hainault) | No service: North Acton ↔ West Ruislip, Loughton ↔ Epping, Woodford ↔ Hainault |
| Northern | Every 8 minutes (core), 15 minutes (outer branches) | Morden ↔ Camden Town; continues to High Barnet and Edgware | No service on Bank or Mill Hill East branches |
| Piccadilly | Every 10 minutes | Cockfosters ↔ Heathrow Terminal 5 | No service on Terminal 4 loop or Acton Town ↔ Uxbridge |
| London Overground (Windrush line) | Every 15 minutes | Selected stations | The London Overground Night Service runs between Highbury & Islington and New Cross Gate. |
Night Tube map and stations
TfL's London Night Tube map shows all lines of the London Underground and Overground network that operate through the night on Fridays and Saturdays. It also shows which stations are served on each line and where to find step-free access.
Is the Night Tube running tonight?
The Night Tube only runs on Friday and Saturday nights on selected lines.
To check if it's running and get the latest status updates, visit TfL's live Tube status page.
Planning your Night Tube journey
Fares and payments
Off-peak fares apply when travelling on the Night Tube in London. Daily capping also applies when using an Oyster card, Visitor Oyster card* or contactless payment cards.
Day Travelcards are valid on the day of issue and for journeys before 4.29am the following day.
To best plan your journey, you can download free London travel maps before you head out for the night.
Accessibility on the Night Tube
Step-free access at Night Tube stations is the same as during the day service. The Night Tube map indicates which stations are step-free.
Safety and travel tips
Just as with daytime Tube services, stations remain staffed by London Underground employees. The British Transport Police (BTP) also patrol stations with Night Tube services.
Read on for more tips about how to stay safe in London.
Things to do in London using the Night Tube
If you're looking for ideas for a great night out in the capital, check out these 75 things to do on the Night Tube in London and 101 things to do at night in London.
Other night transport options in London
There is also an extensive network of night buses serving the whole of London and beyond.
