Commuting late on weekends used to be quite an undertaking. Now, in partnership with the Night Bus and taxi services, Londoners can travel more freely between destinations using the Night Tube in those dark hours. The Night Tube runs 24 hours between Friday and Saturday, making getting home from a night out or to an early morning shift slightly more tolerable.
In a moment, we’ll dive deeper into which lines make up the Night Tube in addition to fares and payment options. Whether you live in London full-time or are simply visiting short-term, chances are you’re going to encounter the Night Tube eventually.
The lines that make up the Night Tube
The Night Tube is made up of both Tube lines and the London Overground Night Service with trains running every 10 or 20 minutes, depending on stations.
Please be conscious that some lines only serve parts of their daytime destinations.
Victoria line
The entire line is operated by the Night Tube.
Check the status of the Victoria line here.
Central line
No operations between North Acton and West Ruislip, Loughton and Epping, or Woodford and Hainault.
Check the status of the Central line here.
Jubilee line
The entire line is operated by the Night Tube.
Check the status of the Jubilee line here.
Northern line
No operations on the Bank and Mill Hill East branches.
Check the status of the Northern line here.
Piccadilly line
No operations on the Terminal 4 loop, or between Acton Town and Uxbridge.
Check the status of the Piccadilly line here.
London Overground
The London Overground Night Service only operates between New Cross Gate and Highbury & Islington.
Check the status of the London Overground here.
Did you know? Mass upgrades to the overall London Underground network since the late 1990s and the construction of Crossrail paved the way for the implementation of the Night Tube in 2016. The service was suspended during COVID-19 but was fully restored in July 2022.
Night Tube fares and payment options
Trips made using the Night Tube are subject to off-peak fares, meaning you’ll save a little bit of cash when commuting in the late hours. While the savings are not overly audacious, they do add up over time.
In terms of payment options, there’s no difference between daytime and nighttime. Single pay as you go methods such as the Oyster card and contactless are accepted. The same goes for Day Travelcards, although only until 4:29 the following morning — so make sure to end your journey before that!
Remember that Tube stations are manned by London Underground staff all 24 hours of the day between Friday and Saturday. Should you encounter any issues, don’t hesitate to ask for help.
