Central Line Timetable
First train, last train and frequency at every station
This Central Line timetable shows the first train, the last train and how often trains run at each of the 49 stations on the line, in both directions. Times below are for eastbound (towards Epping/Hainault) trains on Monday to Thursday. Use the toggles to switch direction or view Friday/Saturday and Sunday times, and tap any station for its full hour-by-hour departure list.
Tap any station to see every scheduled departure, hour by hour.
First and Last are the earliest and latest scheduled departures from each station in the chosen direction. Every is the typical daytime interval between trains from 07:00 to 19:00; trains may be more frequent at peak times and less frequent early morning and late evening. Tap a station row to see its full list of scheduled departures. All times come from Transport for London's published timetable.
Source: TfL Timetable (TransXChange)
Central Line timetable FAQs
What time does the Central Line start and finish?
From a typical central station such as Bank, the first Central Line train departs at around 05:56 and the last at around 00:38 on weekdays. Use the table above for exact times at every station.
How often do Central Line trains run?
Trains run roughly every 3 minutes during the day at central stations. Use the station table above for the typical daytime interval at each station.
Does the Central Line run at night?
Yes. The Central Line runs Friday and Saturday nights (Ealing Broadway to Loughton/Hainault).
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