Tips for Covent Garden Tube station

Question

When is Covent Garden Tube Station least crowded? Any tips for avoiding lift queues?

candiceflynn · Answer

Covent Garden Tube station is unique because it only has lifts and a spiral staircase, which can lead to queues, especially during peak times. To avoid the busiest periods, try to use the station outside of pre-show (around 5:30-7:00 PM) and post-show (around 10:00-11:00 PM) times. If you find the queues too long, Leicester Square and Holborn stations are excellent alternatives, both just a short walk away and typically less crowded. They offer direct access to the Piccadilly and Central lines, making your journey smoother.

hjj · Answer

Covent Garden station can be a bit of a squeeze, mostly because it only has lifts and a spiral staircase. It’s usually at its busiest right after matinees and evening shows. Around 5:30–6pm and then again at 10–10:30pm when theatres spill out. If you want to avoid the long lift queues, your best bet is to either leave a little earlier than the crowd, or just walk to Leicester Square or Holborn. They’re only 5–7 minutes away and usually much quicker in the evenings.