England fans will be tuning in to the first of (hopefully) many World Cup 2026 matches on Thursday as the Three Lions face Croatia in Dallas.
London’s pubs are expected to be swarming well before kick-off at 9pm, with fan zones, restaurants, and bars all primed for crowds of England supporters.
But the later start also means the match will not finish until 11pm - throwing many people’s travel plans into jeopardy.
Unlike pubs - which will be opening beyond usual hours around some matches - the transport authority has not announced any plans for later trains or extended operating hours beyond its usual weekend night service.
Luckily, we’ve spelt out exactly which lines will be running across the TfL network, plus some other ways of getting back home so you know for certain whether there is time for one more pint.
How to get home after England v Croatia
TfL is expecting a surge in late night travel across its 18 primary lines over the course of the tournament as fans make journeys across London to soak in the atmosphere of England’s most anticipated sporting event.
Tubes will be busier, especially as punters rush home to catch the last train after games.
Bakerloo line
The last train from Elephant & Castle to Harrow & Wealdstone will depart at 23:47. Those looking to travel further than Harrow & Wealdstone will need to get the 23:58 service from Euston.
There is a later train at 00:23 from Elephant & Castle, terminating at Queen’s Park.
The last southbound train from Harrow & Wealdstone to Elephant & Castle departs at 23:54. There is one later train from Harrow & Wealdstone at 00:31, terminating at Queen’s Park.
Central Line
The last train from Epping to West Ruislip will depart at 23:45. Later trains will terminate early at Snaresbrook, Leytonstone, and Woodford.
The last train to West Ruislip from Liverpool Street is scheduled for 00:23.
The last train to Epping from West Ruislip will depart at 23:53.
Circle line
The last eastbound train on the Circle line from Hammersmith departs at 00:30, terminating at Edgware Road.
Those looking to get to Liverpool Street will need to catch an earlier service at 23:51 or 00:22.
The last westbound train from Edgware Road leaves at 00:05. A later service at 00:31 terminates at High Street Kensington.
District Line
On the District line, the last train from Ealing Broadway to Upminster will depart at 23:41. A later eastbound service will operate at 00:21 from Ealing Broadway, terminating at Hammersmith.
Westbound, the last train from Upminster to Ealing Broadway will depart at 23:44. The last train to Wimbledon will run at 00:49 from High Street Kensington, while last trains to Ealing Broadway will run at 00:52 from the same station.
Hammersmith & City line
The last train on the Hammersmith & City line eastbound will depart from Hammersmith at 00:30, terminating at Edgware Road.
For services to Barking, the last train is at 00:22.
The last Westbound trains will leave at 00:36 from Aldgate, terminating at Hammersmith, or 00:41 from Aldgate, terminating at Edgware Road.
The last train from Barking will depart at 23:59.
Jubilee line
The last train southbound/eastbound from Stanmore will leave at 00:13 while the last train from Stratford northbound/westbound is scheduled for 00:11.
The Metropolitan line has later services for journeys to Wembley Park, Finchley Road, and Baker Street.
Metropolitan line
The final northbound service from Aldgate to Chesham departs at 00:03 while the last train to Uxbridge departs at 00:13.
Passengers can also take the 00:43 service from Baker Street to Uxbridge or the 00:49 train from Baker Street to Wembley Park.
Services to Watford depart at 23:48 from Aldgate or 00:12 from Baker Street.
The last trains to Aldgate leave at 23:06 from Uxbridge and 23:00 from Chesham.
There are later trains at 23:30 and 23:23, but passengers may be required to change at Baker Street or Harrow-on-the-Hill to complete their journey.
Northern line
On the Northern line, the last train from Morden to High Barnet leaves at 00:05. From Battersea Power Station to Edgware, the last train leaves at 00:28.
The last train from Edgware leaves at 00:52 and at 00:50 from High Barnet. The final southbound service from Finchley Central leaves at 01:13.
Piccadilly line
The last trains eastbound from Heathrow Terminal 5 and Uxbridge both leave at 00:18. The last train to Cockfosters leaves from Heathrow Terminal 5 at 23:42.
From Rayners Lane, the last train eastbound leaves at 00:51, terminating at Acton Town.
Westbound, the last train from Cockfosters leaves at 23:54.
Victoria line
On the Victoria line, the last southbound train to Brixton leaves Walthamstow Central at 00:10.
There is one later train at 00:53 terminating at Seven Sisters.
From Brixton, the last train leaves at 00:28.
Waterloo & City
The last train from Waterloo to Bank leaves at 00:20. From Bank to Waterloo, the last service is at 00:26.
DLR
The last service from Stratford to Woolwich Arsenal will depart at 00:15.
From Woolwich Arsenal, the last train will depart at 00:14.
The last train to Lewisham from Bank will leave at 00:30. Trains to Bank from Lewisham will depart at 00:18.
Buses and bikes
Night buses are operating as usual through the night and of course, Londoners can use a host of e-bike operators, including Lime and Forest bikes.
But remember, it is illegal to ride an e-bike under the influence of alcohol.
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