The London Underground Line descriptions

There are 11 tube lines in London and the Elizabeth line which is actually more of a hybrid rail line, designated “Crossrail”. The 11 main Tube lines are detailed below and information on each is linked.

The Elizabeth line service, with direct end-to-end journeys from the west to the east, started on May 21st 2023. The initial opening in May 2022 was a phased launch, and the final integration of all services took place with this full timetable launch.

Name Length Stations
served		 Line colour
(on map)
Bakerloo 14 miles(22.5km) 25 Brown
Central 46 miles(74km) 49 Red
Circle 17 miles(27.2km) 36 Yellow
District 40 miles(64km) 60 Green
Hammersmith & City 16.5 miles(26.5km) 29 Pink
Jubilee 24 miles(38.6km) 27 Grey
Metropolitan 42 miles(67km) 34 Purple
Northern 36 miles(58km) 50 Black
Piccadilly 44.4 miles(71km) 53 Dark Blue
Victoria 13.1 miles(21km) 16 Light Blue
Waterloo & City 1.4 miles(2.25km) 2 Teal

The Elizabeth line is represented by purple on the Tube map, serving 41 stations, including 10 brand-new stations built as part of the Crossrail project. The total length is 73 miles (118km). Making it one of the longest urban railways in Europe!