Train or tram driver pay in London April 2026

How much do train and tram drivers in London get paid?

Train and tram drivers in London earn

£29.84-40.83 per hour

Based on 76 employee reviews

Train or tram driver salaries can range between £29.84-40.83 per hour in the London area. This data is based on quiz results from 76 employees who live in and around London.

What do top employers pay train and tram drivers?

TransPennine Express
£11.80-37.18
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Who are the top train or tram driver employers?

  1. MTR
    9.5
  2. Thameslink
    9.4
  3. TransPennine Express
    9.0

Who are the worst train or tram driver employers?

  1. Blackpool Transport
    4.2
  2. Arriva
    5.8
  3. Abellio
    6.1

Recent train or tram driver Jobs in London

  1. Light Train Maintainer at Chiltern Railways posted 19 days ago
  2. Light Train Maintainer at Chiltern Railways posted 20 days ago
  3. Train Cleaner (Night Shifts) at Ganymede posted 24 days ago
See all train or tram driver jobs in the London area

How are people paid?

An annual salary 96% of people report they get paid an annual salary.

Based on 76 employees

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What do train and tram drivers do?

Train and tram drivers have the job of driving passengers or goods, in a train or tram, to specific locations.

Other names for train drivers are:

  • Engine driver
  • London Underground driver
  • Tube driver
  • Eurostar driver

You will work on a train or a tram, depending on what vehicle you are trained to drive.

This job may involve:

  • Checking equipment is ready to use before driving
  • Driving trains or trams on time
  • Making announcements to passengers
  • Checking with control centres for any problems on the route
  • Recording any issues

You may have to work early mornings, late nights, on weekends and bank holidays.

If you want to apply for a train driver job, you might need the following:

If you want to apply for a tram driver job, you might need the above, as well as:

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