Jubilee Line London Guide

The Jubilee Line is one of the most useful London Underground lines for tourists because it connects several of the city’s most important destinations, including Westminster, Waterloo, London Bridge, Canary Wharf, North Greenwich, Stratford and Wembley Park. It is one of the best Tube lines if you want to move quickly between central London, major attractions, rail hubs and modern business districts.

Jubilee Line map

Jubilee Line overview

The Jubilee Line crosses London from the north-west to the east, creating one of the most useful Tube routes for both tourists and commuters. It links Stanmore to Stratford and serves many stations that are highly relevant for sightseeing, business travel and major events.

For many visitors, the Jubilee Line is one of the easiest ways to move between key parts of London without too many changes. It is particularly useful for routes involving Westminster, Waterloo, London Bridge, Canary Wharf, North Greenwich and Stratford.

• Main tourist strength: access to major landmarks and transport hubs
• Main business strength: Canary Wharf and London Bridge
• Main event strength: Wembley Park and North Greenwich (O2)
• Best for: visitors moving between central and east London

When should you use the Jubilee Line?

The Jubilee Line is especially useful if your route includes several of London’s most important modern and tourist-heavy stations.

• Use it for Westminster: yes
• Use it for Waterloo: yes
• Use it for London Bridge: yes
• Use it for Canary Wharf: yes
• Use it for the O2 Arena: yes, via North Greenwich
• Use it for Stratford: yes
• Use it for Wembley: yes, via Wembley Park

If your itinerary includes central London, the South Bank, Canary Wharf or Stratford, the Jubilee Line is often one of the most practical Underground routes.

Best Jubilee Line stations for tourists

• Westminster – for Big Ben, Parliament and Westminster Abbey
• Waterloo – for London Eye and South Bank
• London Bridge – for rail connections and central access
• Canary Wharf – for modern London and Docklands
• North Greenwich – for the O2 Arena
• Stratford – for shopping, transport and east London access
• Wembley Park – for Wembley Stadium and major events
• Baker Street – for Madame Tussauds and other central connections
• Bond Street – for shopping and West End access

London Jubilee Line service status

If you plan to use the Jubilee Line, it is always worth checking live service status before you travel, especially during weekends, engineering works or major event days at Wembley or the O2.

Tourist attractions on the Jubilee Line

• Wembley Stadium – accessible from Wembley Park
• Neasden Temple – accessible from Neasden
• Lord’s Cricket Ground and Abbey Road Studios – near St John’s Wood
• Sherlock Holmes Museum and Madame Tussauds – near Baker Street
• Buckingham Palace – accessible from Green Park
• Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and the Palace of Westminster – near Westminster
• London Eye – near Waterloo
• Tate Modern and Shakespeare’s Globe – near Southwark
• O2 Arena – at North Greenwich

Jubilee Line stops

The Jubilee Line serves the following stations:

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.

This makes it one of the strongest lines in London for combining sightseeing, east London access and major transport links.

Important transport connections on the Jubilee Line

• Wembley Park – connection with the Metropolitan Line
• Finchley Road – connection with the Metropolitan Line
• Baker Street – Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan and Bakerloo connections
• Bond Street – Central Line connection
• Green Park – Piccadilly and Victoria Line connections
• Westminster – Circle and District Line connections
• Waterloo – Bakerloo, Northern and Waterloo & City connections
• London Bridge – Northern Line and rail connections
• Canada Water – London Overground connection
• Stratford – major rail and local transport hub

Related London Underground guides

• Central Line
• Victoria Line
• Piccadilly Line
• Bakerloo Line
• Northern Line
• London Tube Tickets Guide

Ticket price

London Underground fares are usually much cheaper with contactless or an Oyster card than with paper single tickets. For most tourists, using contactless or Oyster is the simplest and cheapest option.

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See our London Tube Tickets guide to choose the best ticket

Jubilee Line timetable

The Jubilee Line runs every day of the week, including weekends and public holidays.

First train

The first services usually leave Stanmore and Stratford early in the morning, with later start times on Sundays.

Last train

Last services usually run shortly after midnight on most days, with earlier last trains on Sundays.

You can check the official Jubilee Line timetable on the TfL website for exact journey planning.

FAQ – Jubilee Line

Is the Jubilee Line good for tourists?

Yes. It is one of the most useful Tube lines for tourists because it serves Westminster, Waterloo, London Bridge, Canary Wharf, North Greenwich and Stratford.

What is the best Jubilee Line station for major London landmarks?

Westminster is one of the most useful stations for major landmarks such as Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament.

Does the Jubilee Line go to Canary Wharf?

Yes. Canary Wharf is one of the most important stations on the line.

Does the Jubilee Line go to the O2?

Yes. Use North Greenwich for the O2 Arena.

Is the Jubilee Line useful for Wembley?

Yes. Wembley Park is one of the key northern stations for stadium access.