Central line
The Central line is the longest Underground line — 74 km of red across London, from West Ruislip and Ealing Broadway in the west to Epping and the Hainault loop in the east. It carries more passengers than any other Tube line.
About the Central line
Opened in 1900 as the Central London Railway (the 'Twopenny Tube'), it now runs all night on Fridays and Saturdays between White City and Loughton/Hainault as part of the Night Tube.
The Central line serves both Westfield shopping centres (White City and Stratford), Oxford Street's three Tube stations (Marble Arch, Bond Street, Oxford Circus), Bank in the City, and the leafy Essex suburbs out to Epping Forest.
Stratford is the busiest interchange — Central, Jubilee, DLR, Elizabeth line, Overground and National Rail all meet here for the Olympic Park and East London.
Key stations on the Central line
- Oxford CircusBakerloo and Victoria lines — Oxford Street shopping
- Bond StreetJubilee and Elizabeth lines — Mayfair
- BankNorthern, Waterloo & City, DLR — City of London financial district
- StratfordJubilee, DLR, Elizabeth line, Overground, National Rail — Westfield and Olympic Park
FAQs about the Central line
How long is the Central line?
74 km (46 miles) — the longest London Underground line. End-to-end Epping to West Ruislip takes about 1 hour 30 minutes.
Does the Central line have Night Tube?
Yes. The Central line runs 24 hours on Friday and Saturday nights between White City and Loughton/Hainault.
Which Central line station is for Westfield?
White City for Westfield London and Stratford for Westfield Stratford City. Both are on the Central line.
Is the Central line air-conditioned?
No. The 1992 Stock is not air-conditioned and the deep tunnels make it the hottest Tube line in summer.