Temple Station live Tube departures
Zone 1 · District · Circle
Live departures from Temple Station
District line departures
Part ClosureCircle line departures
Service ClosedHow busy is Temple Station right now?
Step-free access
Temple is not listed as step-free from street to platform. Access typically involves stairs and escalators. The nearest step-free alternative is Southwark (12 min walk).
For detailed platform-by-platform access info, see AccessAble's guide for Temple.
Live line status at Temple Station
Reliability at Temple Station (last 30 days)
By line
Most reliable line here: Circle at 72.1%.
Recent disruption on lines serving Temple Station
Severe-status incidents on lines through Temple Station in the last:
Full reliability history: District · Circle
Stations near Temple Station
Alternatives if your line is disrupted: nearby stations on a different line may give you a workable journey.
Temple Station platform depth
average depth below street level
Street level
Platform
Temple Station's platforms sit on average 5.8 metres below street level - shallower than the typical Tube station, which averages around 8 metres down. Individual platforms can vary.
About Temple Station
Station overview
Location
WC2R 2PHIdentifier
940GZZLUTMPData sources
- Live status & disruption: TfL Unified API (refreshed every few minutes)
- Address, zone, facilities, lat/lon: TfL StopPoint API
- Walking times: straight-line distance (haversine) × 12 min/km, calibrated against TfL's Walking Tube Map
- Detailed accessibility: AccessAble's Temple guide
Common questions about Temple Station
What fare zone is Temple in?
Temple is in Fare Zone 1. See our 2026 Tube fares guide for what you actually pay across zones.
Which lines serve Temple?
Temple Station is served by the District and Circle lines. Current status: District (Part Closure), Circle (Service Closed). Tap any line at the top of the page for live departures.
What's the address of Temple?
Temple is at Victoria Embankment, London, WC2R 2PH. See the About section for full location details.
Is Temple step-free?
Temple is not listed as step-free from street to platform - access typically involves stairs or escalators. The nearest step-free alternative is Southwark (12 min walk). Get free step-free disruption alerts for lifts elsewhere on the network.
Does Temple have Night Tube?
Temple is not on the Night Tube network - none of the lines through this station run overnight on Fridays and Saturdays. See our Night Tube guide for which lines do.
Which stations are near Temple?
The closest alternative stations to Temple are Blackfriars (9 min walk), Covent Garden (9 min walk), Embankment (9 min walk). Useful if a line is suspended or you fancy a walk.
How busy is Temple?
Temple is typically busiest around 15:00 on Sundays, based on hourly footfall patterns. Right now it's quieter than usual. The chart on this page shows the full day's pattern.
Is Temple open now?
Temple is open, but 1 of the 2 lines through it is reporting severe disruption. See the live line status above before travelling.
Has Temple had delays recently?
Lines through Temple have logged 143 severe-status incidents in the last 30 days. See the Recent disruption section above for the breakdown by line, and each line's reliability page for the full history.
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