Great Portland Street is not on the Night Tube service. I know, I’m sorry. If you’re out past midnight in Fitzrovia, you’ll need a night bus or a very expensive taxi. The 205 bus is your friend—it runs 24/7 and drops you nearby. But it’s a bus, so, you know, brace yourself for late-night energy.
My advice? Don’t miss the last train. The tube stops running around 12:30 AM, and no one wants to walk to King’s Cross in fancy shoes.
The Final Word (For Now)
Great Portland Street is on the Circle, Hammersmith & City, and Metropolitan lines. It’s Zone 1, it’s historic, and it’s not the worst station to get lost at. Next time you’re planning a trip to Regent’s Park or the BBC, you’ll know exactly which train to catch.
And if you still get it wrong? Don’t worry. London has a way of sorting you out. Just smile, tap your Oyster card again, and pretend you meant to go on that little adventure. Cheers, friend.