London Underground Fare Calculator 2026
Find the exact London Underground fare between any two of 67 stations. Get token, QR and smart-card prices, the distance, number of stops and estimated travel time — instantly, across all 6 lines.
Select an origin and destination to see the London Underground fare, distance and travel time instantly.
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How London Underground fares work
London Underground uses a distance-based fare system with 5 slabs. The price of your trip depends on how far you travel between your boarding and alighting stations, not on the number of interchanges. Single-journey tokens and QR tickets cost a little more than travelling with a stored-value smart card, and several networks offer an additional discount when you travel during off-peak hours. Fares start at £2.8 and rise to a maximum of £5.6.
London Underground fare chart 2026
| Distance | Token / QR | Smart card | Off-peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–5 km | £2.8 | £2.4 | £2.1 |
| 5–10 km | £3.4 | £3 | £2.7 |
| 10–16 km | £4 | £3.6 | £3.3 |
| 16–25 km | £4.7 | £4.3 | £4 |
| Over 25 km | £5.6 | £5.2 | £4.9 |
Frequently asked questions
What are the London Underground operating hours?▾
The London Underground generally runs from about 05:00 to 00:30, every 2-5 minutes. Some lines (including the Victoria and Jubilee) run a Night Tube service on Friday and Saturday nights.
What is the London Underground fare?▾
The Tube uses zone- and distance-based pay-as-you-go fares from about £2.80 up to around £5.60 per journey. Touching in and out with an Oyster card or contactless card is cheaper than paper tickets and benefits from daily fare capping.
How many lines does this guide cover for the London Underground?▾
This guide covers 6 principal lines — Central Line, Victoria Line, Jubilee Line, Piccadilly Line, Circle Line, District Line — with 67 major stations across about 167.0 km. The full network has 11 lines plus the Elizabeth line, DLR and London Overground.
Can I use a contactless card on the London Underground?▾
Yes. Touch in and out with an Oyster card or any contactless Visa/Mastercard/Amex or mobile wallet. The correct pay-as-you-go fare is charged automatically, with daily and weekly capping applied.
Does the London Underground go to Heathrow Airport?▾
Yes. The Piccadilly line serves Heathrow Airport directly, connecting the terminals with central London via South Kensington, Green Park, Piccadilly Circus and King's Cross St. Pancras.
Where can I change lines on the London Underground?▾
Notting Hill Gate is a key interchange on the Tube. The map above shows all interchange stations where you can transfer between lines.