TFL's Night Tube is celebrating 10 years in London.
Ten years ago, on
19th August 2016, the first Night Tube train left Brixton with
Mayor Sadiq Khan on board. Within the first night, more than 50,000
people had made a journey.
A decade on, it's become part of how London works and plays after dark. It gets people to a night out, to a late shift, or home again when the rest of the city has wound down.
Ten Years Of The Night Tube
The Night Tube and Night Overground have carried more than 67 million customers since launch. The service also cuts average night-time journeys by around 20 minutes, and some by more than an hour.
Busy nights tend to be the ones people remember. Halloween on a Friday in 2025 brought an estimated 123,000 Night Tube journeys. The first weekend in December is one of the busiest periods outside New Year's Eve.
How To Pay For The London Night Tube
- Tap in as usual. Night Tube fares are off-peak, and daily capping applies on Oyster and contactless.
- Day Travelcards bought on a Friday stay valid until 04:30 on Saturday.
Before You Head Out
- ✅ Check for engineering works. The TfL Go app shows live status and disruption on your line.
- ✅ Have a bus backup. TfL runs night buses to and from many Night Tube stations.
- ✅ Plan for access. Step-free access at Night Tube stations is the same as during the day.
- ✅ Emergency? Call 999.
Your Festive Night With The Night Tube, Sorted
December is peak season for the Night Tube, so plan early. Pop-ups, Christmas markets, light trails and afternoon teas across London are all easier to reach after midnight while the Tube keeps running.
Build your itinerary on DesignMyNight, the nightlife guide for finding the right venue, then get there on the Night Tube.
London Night Tube FAQs
- Which nights does the Night Tube run? Friday and Saturday nights only. It doesn't normally run on other nights.
- Which lines are included? Central, Jubilee, Northern, Piccadilly and Victoria, plus a short section of the Overground's Windrush line.
- Do I need a
separate ticket? No. Pay with contactless or Oyster as
usual.
- How do I check if my line is running? Use the TfL Go app to see live status and disruption.
