Find the fairest station to meet in London
Compare real Tube and train journey times and find great venues nearby
This tool helps you find the fairest place to meet in London by comparing real Tube and train journey times. We find the sweet spot between what's fair for everyone's commute and what's perfect for your plans — whether that's a quick coffee, a park hangout, or a night out.
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How we calculate the fairest meeting point
Fairness is based on journey time equality, not just distance. We use real Transport for London journey data to calculate actual travel times for each person, including the number of changes and route complexity. The fairest meeting point minimizes the difference in journey times between all travelers — which often means the station is not in the geographic center. A station might be "fair" even if it's closer to one person, as long as journey times are balanced due to direct routes or fewer changes.
Why Fair Meet LDN works better than Google Maps
Google Maps is brilliant for planning individual journeys, but it's not designed to optimize for groups. It shows you the fastest route for one person at a time, not the fairest solution for everyone. Fair Meet LDN is built specifically to balance the needs of multiple people, prioritizing fairness over individual speed. Instead of everyone checking their own journey times and negotiating, our tool instantly shows you where everyone can meet with the most balanced travel times.
New: Match the location to your plans
Meeting for a picnic? Need a coffee shop for a work catch-up? Or planning a big night out? We now let you filter results by the purpose of your meetup. Select "Parks", "Drinks", or "Culture", and we'll prioritize stations that are famous for those things—like Richmond for green spaces or Shoreditch for nightlife—while still ensuring the journey times are reasonably fair for everyone. It's the perfect balance of "fair" and "fun".
Find pubs and venues near your meeting point
Once you've found the fairest station to meet, the next question is: where should we actually go? That's why Fair Meet LDN suggests pubs, bars, restaurants, and cafés near your chosen meeting station. We show you highly-rated venues within easy walking distance, so you're not just deciding where to meet — you're deciding where to spend time together. Simply click "Find Nearby Venues" on any result to discover great spots for your meetup.