Elizabeth line peak times
Peak fares apply 06:30–09:30 and 16:00–19:00, Monday to Friday. Everything else is off-peak.
Peak
06:30–09:30 · 16:00–19:00
Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays. Decided by the time you touch in.
Off-peak
All other times
Including all day Saturday, Sunday and public holidays, and the middle of the day on weekdays.
What peak actually costs
| Journey | Off-peak | Peak | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paddington to Tottenham Court Road | £3.00 | £3.10 | +£0.10 |
| Liverpool Street to Canary Wharf | £3.10 | £3.60 | +£0.50 |
| Paddington to Abbey Wood | £3.60 | £4.80 | +£1.20 |
| Liverpool Street to Shenfield | £9.10 | £12.10 | +£3.00 |
| Paddington to Reading | £14.00 | £30.40 | +£16.40 |
| Paddington to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 | £14.60 | £14.60 | same all day |
Peak fare questions
What are the Elizabeth line peak times?
06:30–09:30 and 16:00–19:00, Monday to Friday. Public holidays are off-peak all day, as are Saturdays and Sundays.
Is peak decided by when I start or when I finish?
By when you touch in at the start of the journey. Touch in at 09:29 and you pay the peak fare even though most of the journey is after 09:30; touch in at 09:31 and the whole journey is off-peak.
How much more is a peak fare?
It depends on the journey. Paddington to Reading is £14.00 off-peak and £30.40 peak - £16.40 more. Some journeys, including Paddington to Heathrow, cost the same all day.
Are there evening peak fares at weekends?
No. Saturday, Sunday and public holidays are off-peak from first train to last, in both directions.
Does the peak fare change if I change trains?
No. Pay as you go charges for the journey between where you touch in and where you touch out, not per train, so changing at Whitechapel or Hayes & Harlington costs nothing extra.
Fares from the TfL single fare finder, valid to 2027-07-04.