LIVERPOOL STREET · AFTER THE LAST TRAIN
Missed the Last Train From Liverpool Street?
One Underground line has your back.
If it's the Tube you've missed, the Central line runs all night on Fridays and Saturdays — the only line here that does. Every other night, and every other line, the Underground stops around midnight. If it's your Greater Anglia train to Essex, Cambridge or beyond that's gone, that's an entirely separate timetable. A fixed-fare taxi solves whichever one applies, at the same price whatever time you travel.
Times checked 14 August 2026
| Central lineThrough this section | FRI/SAT ONLY | all night |
| Circle / H&C / MetropolitanSub-surface | LAST ~00:00 | from ~05:00 |
| Elizabeth lineLimited later services | NOT FULL NIGHT TUBE | check live |
| Greater AngliaEssex, Cambridge, Stansted | VARIES BY ROUTE | check live |
| RushXO fixed taxiMeets you at the station | ALWAYS ON | 24/7 |
FIRST, THE SHORT VERSION
One line to check, one honest caveat.
Central line, Fri/Sat only
The one Underground line here with Night Tube — running roughly every 10 minutes through this section when it's on.
Sub-surface lines never run late
Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan all stop around midnight, every night, no exceptions.
Greater Anglia has its own clock
Trains to Essex, Cambridge and Stansted follow a completely separate timetable to the Tube situation above.
CHECK BEFORE YOU WALK TO THE PLATFORM
What's still running from Liverpool Street, right now.
Pick the night and the time. Liverpool Street's Underground answer comes down to one line.
The short answer: the Central line runs all night on Fridays and Saturdays. Every other night, and every other line here, the Underground stops around midnight and doesn't resume until about 05:00.
Worth knowing: the Elizabeth line also calls here and runs some limited later services, but it isn't officially part of the Night Tube brand — check its live status separately rather than assuming Night Tube hours.
Set the night and time to see what's still running.
THE UNDERGROUND CONNECTION
Central line covers you. The rest don't.
Four services call at Liverpool Street below ground. Only one runs through the night.
| Line | Night Tube? | Normal last train (Sun–Thu) |
|---|---|---|
| Central line | Yes — Fri & Sat, all night | ~00:00 |
| Circle line | Never | ~00:00 |
| Hammersmith & City line | Never | ~00:00 |
| Metropolitan line | Never | ~00:00 |
| Elizabeth line | Not officially Night Tube — some limited later running | Check live |
The Central line's Night Tube runs roughly every 10 minutes between White City and Leytonstone, which covers Liverpool Street comfortably. The three sub-surface lines (Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan) never run overnight on any night — their infrastructure needs the night hours for maintenance access. Always check TfL's status page for tonight specifically.
IF YOU'RE TRYING TO LEAVE LONDON
Greater Anglia runs on a different clock entirely.
Liverpool Street serves Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk and Cambridgeshire — including Stansted Airport. Last trains vary by exact destination.
| Typical destinations | Worth knowing |
|---|---|
| Stratford, Ilford, Romford | Frequent inner-suburban and Elizabeth line services, generally later last trains. |
| Stansted Airport | The Stansted Express has its own timetable — see our missed last train from Stansted page for the airport end. |
| Cambridge, Norwich, Southend | Longer-distance routes with earlier last departures — check specifically. |
This is general orientation, not a live timetable — check the National Rail journey planner for your specific destination and day. If it's already gone, a fixed-fare car takes you the whole way without a wait for the first train.
WHAT IT ACTUALLY COSTS
Every option, compared honestly.
| Option | Typical cost | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|
| Central line (Fri/Sat all night) | £2.80+ | Normal off-peak fare — only on Friday and Saturday nights. |
| Night bus | £1.75 | Flat fare, Hopper transfers free within 60 minutes — every night. |
| Metered black cab | £20–£60+ | Meter runs on the highest overnight tariff every night 22:00–06:00. |
| Ride-hailing app | £15–£50+ | Prices commonly surge around Shoreditch and Liverpool Street on weekend nights. |
| RushXO fixed-fare taxi | from £52 | Agreed at booking. Doesn't move for lateness, traffic, luggage or the hour. |
Figures are typical ranges from current TfL and taxi fare guides — not a live quote for your journey. Book to confirm your exact fixed price.
RUSHXO LATE-NIGHT FARES
One flat fare across London — and beyond it.
| Destination | Saloon | Executive | MPV | 8-Seater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anywhere in Greater London (flat rate) | £52 | £61 | £63 | £69 |
Saloon seats 1–4, Executive 1–3, MPV 1–6, 8-Seater 1–7 — all with luggage. Missed your mainline train home to Essex, Cambridge or beyond? Long-distance fares are quoted per journey — enter your destination at booking, or WhatsApp your postcode for a price in a couple of minutes.
THE PROMISE
Why a fixed transfer wins at this hour.
Meets you at the station
Waiting at the agreed pickup point, whatever the hour.
One price, set before you travel
No meter, no app surge, no night premium — the fare agreed at booking is the fare you pay.
Room for the group and the cases
An MPV or 8-seater minibus keeps everyone together at one fare.
Anywhere in Greater London
One flat fare, whether the Tube stopped or you missed your mainline train.
Beyond London too
Missed your train home to another city? We'll take you the whole way, door to door.
Dispatch never sleeps
24/7, every night of the year, including Christmas and New Year's Eve.
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LATE AT NIGHT AT LIVERPOOL STREET
The people who approach you outside the station.
A busy terminus late at night is exactly where illegal touting happens — worth knowing the rules before someone offers you a ride.
- Never accept a ride from someone who approaches you
Touting for passengers is a criminal offence in the UK. A private hire vehicle can only legally carry you if the journey was booked in advance — a driver soliciting you outside the station isn't insured to carry you.
- Black cabs only from the marked rank
Liverpool Street has a signposted taxi rank. A licensed black cab is the only vehicle you can legally hail on the spot.
- Make the driver tell you who you are
If you've pre-booked, don't announce your name and destination — ask the driver who they're collecting. A real booking means they already know.
- Share the details before you set off
Send the vehicle registration and driver name to someone before you leave the station.
- You should never need cash
Card payment is standard for both black cabs and pre-booked cars. A driver insisting on cash is a reason to stop the journey somewhere public.
FAQ
Missed Last Train — your questions.
What's the fastest way home if I've just missed the last train from Liverpool Street?
Usually a fixed-fare taxi. If it's the Underground you've missed, only the Central line runs all night here, and only on Fridays and Saturdays. If it's your Greater Anglia train to Essex, Cambridge or Stansted, that's a different timetable — check the specific route.
Which Tube lines run all night from Liverpool Street?
Just one: the Central line, on Friday and Saturday nights only, running roughly every 10 minutes through this section of its route. The Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines are all sub-surface and never run overnight, any night.
What time does the Underground stop at Liverpool Street on a normal night?
On Sunday through Thursday, the last trains are typically between about 23:30 and 00:15 depending on the line and direction. There's no Night Tube on those nights — always check TfL's live departure boards for tonight specifically.
I missed my last Greater Anglia train to Cambridge or Essex — what now?
Greater Anglia's last trains vary by exact destination and day — some inner routes run later, longer-distance ones finish earlier. Check the National Rail journey planner. If you were heading for Stansted Airport specifically, see our dedicated missed-last-train-from-Stansted page for what happens at that end.
Is there a night bus from Liverpool Street?
Yes — Liverpool Street sits on the core London night bus network, with numerous N-prefixed routes passing through or nearby, alongside the Central line on Friday and Saturday nights.
Will a taxi surge-price late at night?
A metered black cab moves to the highest overnight tariff after 10pm, and ride-hailing apps commonly surge around Liverpool Street and Shoreditch on Friday and Saturday nights. A pre-booked fixed fare, agreed before you travel, doesn't move either way.
Can a taxi take a whole group?
Yes. An MPV seats up to six and an 8-seater minibus up to seven, with luggage, at one fixed fare split between the group.
Do you run 24 hours a day?
Yes — dispatch and drivers operate 24/7, every night of the year, including Christmas and New Year's Eve.
My advance train ticket from Liverpool Street is now useless. Can I get a refund?
It depends why you missed it. Advance tickets are valid only on the booked train, and missing it is generally treated as your risk rather than the operator's, so no automatic refund applies. Check the operator's conditions and the National Rail Conditions of Travel.
Someone offered me a taxi outside the station. Is that safe?
No — walk away. Touting for passengers is illegal in the UK, and a private hire vehicle can only legally carry you if the journey was booked in advance through a licensed operator.
Can I book from the station, or do I need to book in advance?
Both work. Booking before you travel means the car is already assigned. Booking from the station forecourt is fine too — dispatch runs 24 hours.
Is it worth just waiting for the first train?
Usually not, unless you're already close to 05:00. First Underground services resume around 05:00–05:30 on weekdays, later on Sundays.
Does the Elizabeth line help if I've missed the Central line here?
It can — the Elizabeth line also calls at Liverpool Street and runs some limited later services, though it isn't officially part of the Night Tube brand and doesn't run all night. Check TfL's live status for it specifically rather than assuming Night Tube hours apply.
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