Elizabeth line in London

Discover everything you need to know about the Elizabeth line in London.
A photo of the purple Elizabeth line roundel in a London station
Make your way around London quickly with the Elizabeth line. Credit: Shutterstock. Image courtesy of Shutterstock.
  • The Elizabeth line is open through central London, connecting all the way across the capital from Heathrow Airport and Reading to Shenfield and Abbey Wood.
  • Trains run seven days a week, from early morning to late evening.
  • You can use your Oyster or contactless payment card for most journeys on the Elizabeth line.
  • All stations have step-free access from street to train.

Where does the Elizabeth line go?

The Elizabeth line runs through central London, from Reading and Heathrow Airport in the west and Shenfield and Abbey Wood in the east. 

What is there to do along the Elizabeth line?

A photo of two commuters walking through the modern Elizabeth line station at Bond Street

Paddington

  • Stroll the charming canals lined with houseboats in the beautiful neighbourhood of Little Venice.
  • Enjoy an al fresco dinner and drinks at Pergola Paddington.
  • Pick up a book or your very own Paddington Bear at the Paddington Bear Shop.

Bond Street

Tottenham Court Road

Farringdon

  • Request a song to be played by the live performers at The Piano Works.
  • Admire the Barbican's unique architecture and check out its films, theatre shows and art galleries.
  • Take a ride through the narrow underground tunnels on Mail Rail and see the interesting exhibits at The Postal Museum.

Liverpool Street

Stratford

Whitechapel

Canary Wharf

  • Learn about London’s shipping and seafaring history at the Museum of London Docklands.
  • Immerse yourself in nature at Crossrail Place Roof Garden.

Woolwich

  • Tap into south-east London's creative pulse at Woolwich Works, a historic building that once housed a fireworks factory, a theatre and the Royal Artillery Band.

More information about the Elizabeth line

A photo of the side of a purple Elizabeth line train on a platform with the roundel on the side

When does the Elizabeth line run?

Elizabeth line trains run every three to four minutes from early morning to late evening, seven days a week.

Can I use an Oyster or contactless payment card on the Elizabeth line? 

Yes, Oyster cards are accepted for most journeys, except for stations west of West Drayton.

Contactless payment cards are accepted at all stations on the Elizabeth line, or if you use an Oyster card, you can buy a paper ticket if you’re travelling beyond West Drayton.

How much does it cost to travel on the Elizabeth line? 

Fares are similar on the Elizabeth line as the rest of the London Underground network and vary by the time you travel (peak and off-peak fares), as well as how many zones you travel through.

Are stations on the Elizabeth line accessible?

Every Elizabeth line station has step-free access between the street and the platform. Free toilets are available at many stations, but some are inside the ticket barriers. Station staff are available for assistance from the first train to the last train.

Find more information about the Elizabeth line on the Transport for London website.