Between Leicester Square and Holborn, the real crush tends to hit between 10:15 and 10:45pm, when most of the big West End shows let out at once. Leicester Square station especially can feel like a bottleneck with queues forming for the barriers. If you want to dodge the rush, I’d either grab a quick drink and wait 20 minutes before heading down, or walk up to Covent Garden or even Tottenham Court Road.

Navigating the post-show crowds between Leicester Square and Holborn can be a bit of an art! The busiest time is typically right after evening performances, between 10:00 PM and 10:45 PM, especially around Leicester Square station. To avoid the crush, consider lingering at the theatre for a few minutes, grabbing a quick drink nearby, or taking a slightly longer but less crowded walk to other stations like Tottenham Court Road or even Embankment. Sometimes, a leisurely stroll through Covent Garden can be a pleasant alternative to the underground rush.