The Most Haunted Tube Stations in London and Their Dark Secrets
London’s Underground is iconic. With over 150 years of history, 270 stations, and miles of winding tunnels, it’s no surprise that some of its stations are hiding a few ghostly secrets. Beneath the busy platforms and screeching trains lies a darker layer of the city — one filled with eerie sightings, unexplained sounds, and chilling backstories that will make your next commute feel a lot more… crowded.
So grab your Oyster card, switch on your ghost radar, and let’s descend into London’s most haunted Tube stations. Just remember: mind the gap — and the ghosts.
1. Bethnal Green Station (Central Line)
Since then, staff and passengers have reported:
This East London station holds one of the saddest secrets of the entire Underground network. During World War II, Bethnal Green was used as a civilian air raid shelter. On the night of March 3, 1943, a false alarm triggered a panic, and in the chaos, 173 people (mostly women and children) were crushed to death while trying to access the shelter.
- Crying children echoing through the tunnels
- Unseen hands tapping shoulders
- A woman sobbing in the distance, with no one to be found
Despite being one of the busiest Central Line stations, the atmosphere can suddenly turn icy — especially late at night.
How to visit:
Bethnal Green is fully operational. Head there during daylight, or if you’re brave, take a night train and listen closely…
2. Aldwych Station (Closed)
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📅 Opened: 1907 | Closed: 1994
Once part of the Piccadilly Line, Aldwych Station is now disused — but not forgotten. It’s frequently used as a filming location (V for Vendetta, Sherlock, Atonement), and is a favourite stop on paranormal tours.
The station was used to shelter artworks from the British Museum during the Blitz, and in World War I, it served as a base for women and children. Some say one of the spirits that lingers is that of an Edwardian actress who vanished from the nearby Royal Strand Theatre. Passengers and workers once reported a woman in 1920s dress gliding through empty carriages.
Fun fact: It’s said the escalators in the abandoned station still hum faintly… even though power was cut decades ago.
How to visit:
You can’t access Aldwych with an Oyster card, but London Transport Museum occasionally offers guided tours of the abandoned station. Check their site for tour dates.
3. Bank Station (Central, Northern, DLR, Waterloo & City)
Bank is a twisted web of tunnels, platforms, and escalators that confuse even seasoned Londoners — and it’s also home to the terrifying Black Nun 👻.
The story dates back to the 18th century, when a man named Philip Whitehead was executed for forgery. His sister, Sarah, dressed in black mourning clothes, returned to the bank daily for years to ask about him. When she eventually died, witnesses say her ghost continued the daily ritual.
Reported paranormal activity includes:
- The Black Nun gliding across the platforms
- Whispers in empty corridors
- Sudden drops in temperature
Some staff have even refused night shifts after feeling her icy presence.
How to visit:
Bank is very much open — and chaotic. Head there via the Northern or Central line, and keep an eye out for strange reflections in the polished walls.
4. Farringdon Station (Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan)
Built in 1863, Farringdon is one of the oldest stations on the Underground — and one of its most haunted. It’s the alleged stomping ground of “The Screaming Spectre”, believed to be the ghost of Anne Naylor, a 13-year-old orphan murdered in 1758 by her apprentice masters nearby.
She was dismembered and her remains dumped where the station now stands.
Commuters and staff have reported:
- Bloodcurdling screams heard in the early hours
- The sensation of being watched on empty platforms
You’ll find no shortage of stories from late-night staff who swear they’ve heard Anne’s cries.
How to visit:
Accessible via multiple lines — head down in the evening if you’re after an authentic chill.
5. Liverpool Street Station (Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan)
Beneath the hustle of one of London’s busiest stations lies a mass grave. During 2015 expansion works, archaeologists uncovered over 3,000 skeletons from the Bedlam burial ground, used between 1569 and 1738 for the poor and mentally ill.
Since then, staff have reported:
- Shadow figures at the edge of their vision
- Strange smells, like rotting flowers or sulphur
- Sudden malfunctions in equipment
This station sits right on top of centuries of sorrow — and some of that grief may still be surfacing today.
How to visit:
Take the Central or Circle line. But maybe don’t hang around after the last train…
6. Covent Garden (Piccadilly Line)
You know Covent Garden for shopping and street performers — but not everyone realises the station is haunted by a Victorian actor.
His name? William Terriss — a well-known 19th-century stage actor who was stabbed to death by a deranged colleague in 1897 near the Adelphi Theatre. Not long after his death, his ghost was reportedly seen entering Covent Garden station (which didn’t even open until 1907).
Sightings include:
- A tall man in a cloak lurking near the lifts
- Unexplained knocking and tapping sounds
- Staff hearing footsteps trailing behind them, only to find no one there
How to visit:
Jump on the Piccadilly Line, but don’t be surprised if someone else steps into the lift… unseen.
Final Thoughts: Ghosts Below the Surface
While millions use the Tube daily, few realise how haunted their daily commute might be. From plague pits and Blitz victims to phantom actors and screaming nuns, the London Underground is as full of ghosts as it is commuters.
So next time you’re standing alone on a platform and feel someone watching you… maybe you’re not alone.
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