Are London Underground toilets free?

Please be aware that opening hours vary, but access is available via staff outside these. TfL toilet facilities are free to access, but some non-TfL facilities may be chargeable. Other public toilets may be available near to stations. Some facilities are inside the station's ticket gates.

Are there public toilets in London Underground?

London Overground and TfL Rail toilet facilities are already free of charge. On London Underground, all toilet facilities are now free, following the removal of the coin operated mechanisms at Cockfosters station earlier this year. Please also see my response to Mayor's Question 2021/2547.

Why are there no toilets at tube stations?

Due to resource and space constraints, there are no current plans to extend the provision of toilets to those stations that do not already have them. However, information on the nearest public toilet is available at all stations.

Does Bond Street have toilets?

The provision of toilets is not universal however, and some stations such as Bond Street will not have toilet facilities.

How to check if a train has toilets?

How do I know if there will be a toilet on my train? Real time toilet availability information, including accessible toilets and baby-changing facilities, is available through the Live Departures and Arrivals feature in the Southeastern app.

Why is it so hard to find a toilet on the London Underground?

Are toilets free in London?

TfL toilet facilities are free to access, but some non-TfL facilities may be chargeable. Other public toilets may be available near to stations. Some facilities are inside the station's ticket gates.

Is there a toilet on every train?

It depends which type of train it is. You may find alot of Inter-city trains with a toilet at each end of the carriage (in the vestibules) whereas some high density trains may just have one for every two cars located towards the middle.

What is the app to find toilets in London?

Toilets4London collects data on accessibility, opening hours, baby change facilities and more so that you know exactly what is available. We regularly refresh the data, relying on direct links with facility providers, which means more up-to-date and accurate info for our users!

Does Greenwich Market have toilets?

No, there are no public toilets inside Greenwich Market itself.

Are there toilets at Trafalgar Square?

Public toilets are situated on the west side of the square at the base of the central staircase. They are currently open daily from 10am to 6pm and a 20 pence charge applies, contactless card payment is available. A disabled toilet and baby change facility is available.

Do UK train toilets empty onto the tracks?

For trains on Network Rail, no they were all required to be converted if they run on the main lines. Even heritage trains which run on the mainline have had to have retention tanks fitted.

What do tube drivers do if they need the toilet?

She said: “I'll put in a radio call to the controller, letting them know that I need a PNR (personal needs relief) and they will arrange to sort that out for me.” This involves arranging a point where the train can be stopped safely at a station so the driver can use the toilet on the platform for train operators.

How many people don't pay for the tube?

Across the Tube, Overground, buses, DLR, and Elizabeth line, 3.4 per cent of people using the service did not pay the fare over the last financial year – a small drop from 3.8 per cent in 2023/24. While 4.7 per cent skip paying the fare on the Tube, according to TfL data from 2024/25.

Do you need cash to use the bathroom in London?

As part of the City of London's Community Toilet Scheme, the facilities in many shops, restaurants and bars are available to use without having to buy anything.

What is the best app to find public toilets?

When you're walking around and need the bathroom, don't wait. Install Flush Toilet Finder today and you'll be at a public restroom in minutes. This is the ad-supported version of Flush Toilet Finder Pro and is similar to other apps such as SitOrSquat.

What is a radar key toilet?

RADAR keys offer disabled people independent access to locked public toilets around the country.

Which London Underground stations have toilets?

Does the Eurostar have a toilet?

Each coach has a toilet and there is room for changing a baby.

Can a train driver go to the toilet?

'This means that train drivers will – finally – have access to toilets at work, and will no longer have to go more than four hours on duty before they have access to a toilet,' said ASLEF's president Dave Calfe. 'The industry has signed up to ASLEF's Dignity for Drivers campaign. '

Do you throw toilet paper in the toilet in London?

Only flush the three Ps

That's pee, poo and (toilet) paper. Anything else can block your pipes. Wet wipes, period products, nappies, cotton wool, dental floss, condoms and hair all belong in the bin.

How much does a public toilet cost in London?

However, this reasonable price is not fixed, and fluctuates from location to location – increasing to somewhat baffling amounts in some parts of the UK. Unsurprisingly, one of the most expensive areas to use public loos is London. In London, expect rates for public toilets to sit around 50p.

What is the toilet scheme in London?

The Community Toilet Scheme provides businesses with small grants to open up their toilet facilities to the public. This scheme is already running successfully in several boroughs. This is a common sense and cost effective solution to the lack of public toilets in London.

Why don't people talk on the tube?

More broadly, British cultural norms are that leaving people alone and only interrupting strangers when absolutely necessary is considered respectful and polite. This is in contrast to other parts of the world where not speaking people is seen is rude because it is viewed as ignoring/excluding people.

How much money does a tube driver get?

According to the recruiting website Reed.com, the average salary for a Transport for London (TfL) driver is between £57,217 to £61,620 per year. The average driver works 36 hours a week and is entitled to 43 days of yearly leave, which includes bank holidays.