Best London Tube Lines
Our pick of the most useful London rail lines: the fastest, the most reliable, and the ones that unlock the most of the city. Hover any line for stations, fares and step-free access.
We rank lines by three criteria: average peak journey time, reliability (TfL on-time data), and destination value (airports, major hubs, must-see destinations). The Jubilee line consistently tops every metric; the Victoria line has the highest peak frequency on the network (every 100 seconds); the Elizabeth line redefined what a cross-London journey looks like.
7 lines
All lines →- Central lineLondon Underground · 49 stations · 74 km
- Jubilee lineLondon Underground · 27 stations · 36.2 km
- Elizabeth lineElizabeth line · 41 stations · 118 km
- Northern lineLondon Underground · 52 stations · 58 km
- Piccadilly lineLondon Underground · 53 stations · 71 km
- Victoria lineLondon Underground · 16 stations · 21 km
- Docklands Light RailwayDocklands Light Railway · 44 stations
FAQs
Which is the fastest London Tube line?
The Victoria line is the fastest deep Tube — average speed around 33 mph, with trains every 100 seconds at peak. The Elizabeth line is faster overall over long distances thanks to long station spacing.
Which Tube line is most reliable?
TfL's published reliability data consistently puts the Victoria line and Jubilee line at the top, both above 97% on-time.
Which Tube line is best for sightseeing?
The Circle line stops at Westminster, Embankment, Tower Hill, Liverpool Street, King's Cross and Paddington — a near-perfect tourist loop.