How long does it take from Tottenham Court Road to Tower Hill by metro?

The journey from Tottenham Court Road to Tower Hill takes approximately 30 minutes by London Underground, covering 9.51 km across 5 stops.

What is the metro fare from Tottenham Court Road to Tower Hill?

The token fare from Tottenham Court Road to Tower Hill is ₹3.4. With a smart card the fare is ₹3 (save ₹0.3999999999999999). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ₹2.7.

Which platform at Tottenham Court Road for Tower Hill?

At Tottenham Court Road, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs towards Stratford. Look for the electronic board showing "Stratford".

What is the last train from Tottenham Court Road to Tower Hill?

The last train from Tottenham Court Road towards Stratford departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Tower Hill back towards Tottenham Court Road departs at 00:30.

How many stops from Tottenham Court Road to Tower Hill?

There are 5 stops between Tottenham Court Road and Tower Hill on the Central Line. The stations are: Tottenham Court Road, Holborn.

Tottenham Court Road To Tower Hill

ShortestShortest Route

Tottenham Court Road

Platform 1·underground·Central LineTowards Stratford

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right

Holborn

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground1.88 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 00:30

interchange Holborn — 5 min

Platform 1 · Piccadilly Line ·Platform 3 Towards Heathrow Terminals

+5 min

Holborn

red interchange

Platform 3·underground·Piccadilly LineTowards Heathrow Terminals

First train: 05:00Last train: 00:30Doors open: right

Russell Square

+4.37 min

4.37 min · 2.13 km

King's Cross St. Pancras

aqua interchangeyellow interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground4.26 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 00:30

interchange King's Cross St. Pancras — 5 min

Platform 3 · Circle Line ·Platform 5 Towards Edgware Road

+5 min

King's Cross St. Pancras

aqua interchangeblue interchange

Platform 5·underground·Circle LineTowards Edgware Road

First train: 05:00Last train: 00:30Doors open: right

Liverpool Street

red interchange

+3.55 min

3.55 min · 1.68 km

Tower Hill

green interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground3.37 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 00:30

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

30 min

Total time

stops

9.51 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Tottenham Court Road	05:00	23:00	Towards Stratford
Tower Hill	05:00	00:30	Towards Tottenham Court Road

Weekday timings. On Sundays & public holidays, first trains run ~30 min later. Frequency: every 2-4 min (peak), 5-8 min (off-peak).

Fares & smart card

Token fare

₹3.4

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

₹3

Save ₹0.3999999999999999 per ride

Off-peak smart card

₹2.7

Save ₹0.6999999999999997 per ride

Use your London Underground smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.

Fare guide

Travel green

1.28 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.59 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~38 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹3.4

Bike

₹68

Auto

₹144

Cab

₹260

Estimates for 9.51 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Ealing BroadwayStratford

Central Line

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Central Line

StanmoreStratford

Central Line

Heathrow TerminalsCockfosters

Central Line

Departure station

Tottenham Court Road

underground

Tottenham Court Road, London, United Kingdom

Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsStep-free access

Arrival station

Tower Hill

underground

Tower Hill, London, United Kingdom

Weekdays: 05:00 – 00:30(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Tower Hill exit 1· Tower of London, Tower Bridge♿

Tower Hill exit 2· Tower of London, Tower Bridge♿

Tower Hill exit 3· Tower of London, Tower Bridge♿

Tower Hill exit 4· Tower of London, Tower Bridge♿

Touch in and out with an Oyster card or contactless bank card to get the best fare and daily capping.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsStep-free accessTicket machinesShops