Let’s cut to the chase: No, Tottenham Court Road station does not have public toilets. I know, I know—it feels like a betrayal. This is a major hub, a clash of the Central and Northern lines, bustling with commuters and shoppers heading to Oxford Street. You’d think basic human dignity would be a priority, right? Wrong.
The station was completely revamped a few years ago for the Elizabeth line—shiny new platforms, sleek escalators, even those futuristic ticket gates that judge your speed. But in all that renovation magic, somebody forgot the loo. It’s like buying a brand-new car with no cup holders. Sure, it’s fancy, but where do you put your emergency coffee?
Why Is This Even a Thing?
You might be wondering: “But wait, I saw a sign for a toilet near the entrance once!” No, my friend, you saw a sign for the staff toilets, which are off-limits to mere mortals. Or maybe you confused it with the nearby British Museum—which has excellent loos, by the way, but is a solid 10-minute walk away. That’s a cruel joke when you’re in a hurry.
London Underground stations, in general, are notorious for this. Only about 40% of them have public toilets, and they’re often closed, broken, or guarded by a stern attendant who charges 50p and gives you a look that says, “I’ve seen worse.” Tottenham Court Road just happens to be one of the not-so-lucky ones. It’s a design flaw from a time when planners assumed everyone either lived nearby or had a bladder of steel.
Two Tottenham stations to get toilets while a third is made accessible
