The Jubilee line is the grey line on the London Underground, known for its modern infrastructure and connections to major London destinations.
About the Jubilee line
Jubilee began running in 1979, but it was not an entirely new railway. It reused existing sections, including part of the Bakerloo line.
This combination of older routes and new extensions created a line that now plays an important part in travel across London.
The eastern extension, the Jubilee Line Extension, was completed in 1999. It added an 11-station route between Westminster and Stratford. Some stations already served other railways; their addition to Jubilee was new. The extension supported access to developing areas including Canary Wharf and the Millennium Dome, now The O2.
Today Jubilee connects 27 stations between Stanmore and Stratford, with useful interchanges for central London, Docklands and the east.
The extension linked Canary Wharf and North Greenwich with the centre. When choosing an interchange, also check the walking route between platforms: a shared station name does not guarantee an immediate or step-free change.
Jubilee line stations
The 27 stations run from north-west London to the east:
- Stanmore, Canons Park, Queensbury, Kingsbury, Wembley Park, Neasden, Dollis Hill, Willesden Green, Kilburn, West Hampstead, Finchley Road, Swiss Cottage, St. John’s Wood, Baker Street, Bond Street, Green Park, Westminster, Waterloo, Southwark, London Bridge, Bermondsey, Canada Water, Canary Wharf, North Greenwich, Canning Town, West Ham, Stratford
Useful stops and connections to check
- For The O2: use North Greenwich. Do not confuse it with Greenwich or Cutty Sark on other services.
- For Wembley: Wembley Park gives access to the stadium on foot. After an event, allow time to leave the venue and enter the station.
- For Canary Wharf: check the walking route when changing between Jubilee, Elizabeth line and DLR; these have separate stations and entrances within the area.
- For central London: Westminster, Waterloo and London Bridge suit different visits. Choose according to your final destination and the changes needed.
For changes between nearby stations, see our out-of-station interchange guide.
Jubilee line map and route
The line runs from Stanmore through interchanges such as Baker Street and Bond Street, continuing through Canary Wharf to Stratford. It is useful for both everyday travel and sightseeing across London.
The map above is retained as a reference. Check stations, connections and zones using the current TfL Jubilee route and up-to-date map.
Jubilee line operating hours
First and last trains depend on the station, direction, destination and day. Consult TfL’s official timetables and check disruptions and engineering works before setting off.
On Friday and Saturday nights, Jubilee has Night Tube between Stanmore and Stratford, subject to service alterations. On other nights, do not count on trains running throughout the early hours. When returning from a concert or match, also check the last services on any lines you need to connect with.
See our Night Tube guide for more information.
Facts about the Jubilee line
Jubilee is the newest of the eleven Underground lines, although it reused older sections and the Elizabeth line is a separate railway service. Its first central terminus was Charing Cross. Jubilee’s passenger platforms there closed in 1999 when the route changed towards Westminster and Stratford.
The 1999 extension introduced spacious platforms, contemporary station designs and platform edge doors at selected stations.
The line passes through fare zones 1 to 5: Stanmore is in Zone 5. Check the zones of your journey when choosing a Travelcard or calculating fares.
Eight stations have platform edge doors: Westminster, Waterloo, Southwark, London Bridge, Bermondsey, Canada Water, Canary Wharf and North Greenwich. They are not installed at every station on the 1999 extension.
Jubilee crosses the Thames in tunnels. There are no views of the river from the train between Westminster and Waterloo or on the crossings towards Docklands. The north-western sections include open-air stretches, while much of the central and eastern route is underground.
The line also serves major events through North Greenwich for The O2 and Wembley Park for Wembley Stadium. Plan your return as well as your outward journey.
With its mix of history, infrastructure and connections, Jubilee remains an important part of London’s transport network.
Last reviewed: 28 October 2026.
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