Bookmark this mental checklist: 1) Note the official start and end times from TfL. 2) Add 60 minutes for the ramp-up. 3) Have a backup route (bus or walking) for that first hour. I once walked from King’s Cross to Paddington because I trusted the 7 AM restart—never again.
Also, talk to a station staff member. They know the real scoop. I asked a ticket inspector once when a strike would end, and he whispered, “Mate, it’s over at five, but I wouldn’t bet my lunch on it.” He was right. Tube workers are the true oracles of London.
So, when does the London Tube strike end? It ends when TfL says it ends—plus a little extra for chaos. Plan for the worst, hope for the best, and always keep a travel card top-up. The Tube will come back, but your sanity? That’s up to you. Now go grab a proper coffee and brace yourself—the next strike is probably already brewing.
