Quieter times to travel
- Plan your journey in advance with the TfL Go app or our Journey Planner, and where possible, travel when it is less busy
There is even more space on the network at quieter times.
The quieter times on public transport vary between weekdays and weekends and between stations, lines and services.
Tube and Rail
On Tube and Rail, it's generally quieter at the following times:
- On weekdays, between 08:45 and 17:00 and after 18:30
- On weekends, before noon and after 18:30
If you use Tube or rail in the morning peak and can travel on Mondays and Fridays, these are generally quieter days to travel compared to Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Recent analysis has shown that:
- 15% fewer customers travel on a Monday morning peak
- 28% fewer customers travel on a Friday morning peak
If you travel in the morning peak and can be flexible about what time you travel, changing your journey time by just thirty minutes can lead to a quieter journey. Compared to travelling between 08:00 and 08:30, data has shown that:
- 20% fewer customers travel between 07:30 and 08:00
- 16% fewer customers travel between 08:30 and 09:00
Bus
On buses, it's generally quieter at the following times:
- On weekdays, between 08:30 and 15:00 and after 17:45
- On weekends, before 11:00 and after 18:00
Plan your journey
Quieter times may change as circumstances change. Plan ahead, including checking how busy any station on the TfL network is, at any time of day online or using the TfL Go app.
Stations and stops may also become temporarily busier due to planned works or events, which often happen at weekends. Check before you travel for the latest information.