What are the two closest tube stations?

The two closest London Underground stations are Covent Garden and Leicester Square on the Piccadilly line. The distance between them is only 330 yards (300 meters). Walking between these two stations is often faster than taking the train.

What is the shortest distance between Tube stations?

The longest distance between two stations is 3.9 miles (6.3 km) between Chalfont & Latimer and Chesham on the Metropolitan line. The shortest distance between adjacent stations is the 330 yards (300 m) between Leicester Square and Covent Garden on the Piccadilly line.

What are the 4 new Tube stations?

The proposed extension of the Bakerloo line comprises 7.5 km (4.7 miles) of twin tunnels, with four new stations (Burgess Park, Old Kent Road, New Cross Gate and Lewisham), one ventilation shaft and a depot at Wearside Road, Lewisham. All stations would be fully accessible.

What tube station has the biggest gap?

Here, we reveal which tube stations have the largest gaps.

• Bank. Bank station platforms are thought to have some of the largest gaps in the Underground network. ...
• Piccadilly Circus. The biggest gap at Piccadilly Circus station is a hair-raising 35cm. ...
• Waterloo. ...
• Mansion House. ...
• Paddington. ...
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What is the furthest TFL station?

Chesham station is 25 miles (40 km) northwest of Charing Cross, making it the furthest London Underground station from central London. It is both the northernmost and westernmost station in the system.

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What is the dirtiest tube line in London?

Based on Transport for London (TfL) data from late 2024, the Piccadilly line is considered the dirtiest due to its longer deep cleaning cycle, with full cleans occurring approximately every 43 days, compared to the cleanest, the Jubilee line, which gets cleaned every 18 days. However, other lines like the Northern and Victoria also face high dust/pollution, especially in deep tunnels, while the Central line is noted for high bacteria and heat.
 

What is the smallest Underground station in London?

This is Hanton Road tube station. You've probably never visited because it's designed for passengers an inch tall. Hanton Road — clearly inspired by the designs of Charles Holden — is one of many newer buildings at Bekonscot Model Village in Beaconsfield.

What is the oldest tube station in London?

The oldest tube station in London, and the world, is Baker Street, which opened on January 10, 1863, as part of the Metropolitan Railway, the first underground railway. It was one of the original stations serving the revolutionary "cut-and-cover" line that went from Paddington to Farringdon. 

What is the deepest Tube stop in London?

The deepest underground station in London is Hampstead on the Northern Line, with its platforms located about 58.5 meters (192 feet) below ground level, primarily because it sits at the top of a steep hill, leading to a very deep station and the longest spiral staircase on the network. 

Is the Piccadilly line closing in 2025?

The Piccadilly line experienced significant weekend closures throughout 2025 for upgrades to introduce new air-conditioned trains, affecting sections like Cockfosters to Heathrow/Uxbridge, with major disruptions planned through late 2025 into early 2026, including a full line closure Jan 17-18, 2026, for testing and commissioning. Expect ongoing weekend works and potential Night Tube service changes into 2026 as TfL finishes the new fleet introduction.
 

What is the only London tube station that contains none of the letters of the word mackerel?

The only London Underground station that contains none of the letters in the word "mackerel" (M, A, C, K, E, R, L) is St John's Wood, a well-known piece of London trivia, with its name containing only S, T, J, O, H, N, W, D, and the apostrophe (which isn't a letter).
 

Is London Underground free for over 60s?

Yes, if you're a London resident aged 60 or over, you can get free travel on the London Underground and most other public transport in London with a 60+ London Oyster photocard, which you can apply for online from Transport for London. This pass provides free travel on buses, Tube, DLR, Overground, Elizabeth line, and some National Rail services within London, though you must live in a London borough to qualify.
 

What is the least used tube station?

Roding Valley is the most lightly used station on the Underground. It is also one of the three tube stations not to have ticket barriers. As of 2025 it is also the only tube station on the London Underground network to have a single ticket machine, as opposed to the minimum of two elsewhere.

What is the only tube station name that contains the letter Z?

Belsize Park

The only place on the Tube map that you'll see the letter 'Z' used.

What is the most famous Tube station in London?

1. King's Cross St Pancras. Located in North London, King's Cross St Pancras is one of London's most well-known tube stations. An interchange for 6 different underground lines, it offers rail access to places across the UK and beyond with the Eurostar travelling to many European cities.

Are there abandoned stations on the Underground?

Along its entire network of 249 miles, there are in the region of 40 abandoned or relocated stations on the London Underground.

Is the TfL Underground safe at night?

Safety. All stations continue to be staffed by London Underground employees while train services are running, just as we do in the day. We are also working hard with our policing partners to ensure the Tube network remains a safe, low crime environment.

What is the least visited station in London?

#1: Sudbury and Harrow Road

Sudbury and Harrow Road station, with a paltry 18,680 entries and exits between March 2023 and March 2024. Located in the city's Brent Borough, only four trains stop at the station every day, headed to either London Marylebone, West Ruislip and Gerrards Cross.

What is the secret Underground train in London?

What is Mail Rail? Located across the road from The Postal Museum, Mail Rail is a small train which runs underground. Initially designed to transport mail, Mail Rail reveals the story of the postal service's subterranean world beneath the streets of London.

Which Tube line breaks down the most?

The Jubilee Line ranks worst as of this year at 6.39 per cent, followed closely by the Central and Bakerloo Lines, at 5.85 and 4.26 per cent respectively.

What tube lines to avoid?

The Most Stressful Tube Lines To Move On

Our research revealed the most stressful line to move on or travel with luggage is the Victoria or Central line, both of which hit the lowest score of 32 out of 100.

Where to avoid in London at night?

That said, across recent years (patterns visible in Met and ONS dashboards) the highest volumes of theft and street-theft reports tend to be concentrated in central shopping and nightlife boroughs — notably Westminster (West End, Oxford Street, Leicester Square), Camden (markets, busy streets), Lambeth (parts of ...

What is the most crime ridden Tube station in London?

As for specific stations, King's Cross is London's most crime-ridden stop with 230 incidents, followed closely by Tottenham Court Road (228), Oxford Circus (162), and Leicester Square (156).