The line in numbers
Elizabeth line facts & figures
The Elizabeth line runs 697 trains every weekday across 41 stations. Every number on this page is computed from the timetable and fares data, not quoted - so it stays current when the schedule changes.
697
trains every weekday
671 on Saturdays and 539 on Sundays - about 4,695 scheduled trains a week.
12,855
station calls every weekday
Scheduled stops across all 41 stations on a typical weekday.
665
weekday departures at Liverpool Street
The busiest timetable on the line, counting both directions.
every 75 s
at Liverpool Street, 08:00–09:00
48 departures in the line's busiest scheduled hour.
1h 32m
longest ride without changing
Heathrow Terminal 4 to Shenfield, one train end to end.
1 min
shortest hop on the line
Goodmayes to Seven Kings - the tightest timetabled gap between stations.
04:44
first train of the day (Shenfield)
The last call of the night is 01:38 at Shenfield - the timetable sleeps barely three hours.
£1.90
cheapest single fare
Burnham to Taplow off-peak. The dearest is £34.30 peak, Shenfield to Reading.
Facts FAQs
How many trains does the Elizabeth line run per day?
697 scheduled trains every weekday, 671 on Saturdays and 539 on Sundays - around 4,695 a week in total.
What is the busiest Elizabeth line station?
By scheduled departures, Liverpool Street: 665 weekday trains across both directions, peaking at 48 departures in the hour from 08:00.
What is the longest journey on the Elizabeth line?
Heathrow Terminal 4 to Shenfield - about 1 hour 32 minutes on one train, the longest ride on the line without changing.
Where do these numbers come from?
Computed from the national rail timetable feed (updated 2026-07-08) and the TfL fare finder - not estimates. They change slightly when TfL revises the timetable, usually in May and December.
Derived from the National Rail Open Data timetable feed (2026-07-08; contains information of Rail Delivery Group) and the TfL single fare finder. Figures cover scheduled Elizabeth line services; engineering work changes individual days. Quote them with a link to this page.