Subway Locations: How to Find a Subway Near You in the UK

With more than 2,000 Subway stores spread across the UK, there is a good chance one is closer than you think. The only problem is knowing which one, whether it is open, and whether it does the thing you need, whether that is breakfast, delivery or just a quick pickup on your route home. Finding the right subway location takes about a minute once you know where to look.

This guide covers the three ways most people track down a store: the official Subway store finder, the Subcard app, and Google Maps. It also explains what each branch page tells you before you set off, so you do not arrive at a shuttered counter or a store that stopped serving breakfast an hour ago.

If you already know your store and just want to plan your order, head back to the SubwayMenuPrices home page for the full menu and prices.

subway location on a UK high street

How Many Subway Stores Are There in the UK?

Subway has more than 2,000 locations across the United Kingdom, from city centres in London, Manchester and Birmingham to small market towns, retail parks, railway stations, motorway services, hospitals and petrol station forecourts. It is one of the largest fast-food chains in the country by number of sites.

The catch is that nearly every store is independently owned. That is why one branch opens at 7am and closes at 11pm while another, ten minutes away, keeps shopping centre hours. It is also why checking your specific store, not just the nearest dot on a map, is worth the extra few seconds.

The Quickest Way: Subway’s Official Store Finder

The official finder, on the Subway UK website under Find a Store, is the most reliable starting point. Type in a postcode, town or city and it lists the nearest locations with their distances, and most people will find several within a couple of miles.

From the results you can tap into any store’s own page. That page is the bit most people skip, and it is the most useful part of the whole search, because it confirms the exact details for that branch rather than the chain in general. If you are planning around food rather than travel, pair the finder with our menu guides so you know what you are ordering when you arrive.

Using the Subcard App to Find and Order Ahead

The Subcard app does two jobs at once. It finds nearby stores using your phone’s location, and it lets you build your order, pay in the app and collect it without joining the main queue. For a lunch break, that can save you the whole wait.

The app also stores your usual orders, which makes repeat visits quick, and it shows which nearby stores accept mobile ordering, because not all of them do. Points from the Subway Rewards scheme collect in the same place, so regulars can check their balance while they search. If a store does not appear in the app’s ordering list, it may still be open for walk-ins; it simply has not switched on app orders.

Finding a Subway on Google Maps

Google Maps is the method most people reach for first, and it works well. Search “Subway near me” and you will get the closest branches with live open or closed status, busy times, photos, reviews and a directions button that hands straight over to navigation.

Maps has two limits worth knowing. First, its listed hours are usually right but can lag behind a store’s own page when times change for a holiday or a refurbishment. Second, Maps tells you little about services. It may not show whether that branch serves breakfast, uses halal meat or offers catering. For anything beyond “where is it and is it open”, the official branch page is the safer check, especially if you are following the serving times in our Subway breakfast menu guide.

The photos and reviews on Maps earn their keep in a different way. Recent photos show whether a branch is a proper sit-down restaurant or a small counter inside a petrol station, which matters if you are planning to eat in with kids. Reviews also tend to mention practical things the official pages never say, like whether parking is easy or the lunchtime queue moves fast. Just check the dates, because a grumble from three years ago may describe a store that has changed hands since.

What a Branch Page Tells You

Every store page on the official site follows the same layout, and it is worth a quick scan before you travel.

On the branch pageWhy it matters
Full address and postcodeSo you can drop it straight into your sat nav
Opening hours for the whole weekSunday and late-night times are where stores differ most
Phone numberHandy for big orders, catering or checking halal status
Services listShows whether the store does breakfast, mobile ordering or delivery
Delivery partnersWhether that branch delivers via Just Eat, Uber Eats or Deliveroo
Directions buttonWalking, driving or public transport routes in one tap
Open now / closed statusLive status based on that store’s own hours

Two minutes on that page beats a wasted trip. It is also where Subway posts notices about temporary closures, which never make it onto Google straight away.

finding a subway location near you on a map

Stores in Stations, Services and Shopping Centres

Where a store sits changes how it behaves. Shopping centre branches usually follow the centre’s hours, so they close earlier in the evening and rarely do late nights. Station and airport stores open earlier for commuters and often run the longest days. Motorway service stations and petrol forecourts are where you find the latest closing times, and a small number of sites trade around the clock.

Hospital and university branches are easy to miss on a map zoomed out too far, and they can be the closest option in city centres. If your search results look thin, zoom in and search the exact area name rather than just the city.

What If the Finder Shows Nothing Nearby?

It happens, mostly in rural areas. If the official finder comes back with a store further away than you expected, widen the search to the nearest town rather than your village name, because results are based on distance from the point you give it. Google Maps is worth a second try here too, since its listings sometimes include very new stores before the official finder catches up.

If there genuinely is no branch within a sensible distance, the delivery apps occasionally cover wider zones than you would think, drawing on a store in the next town. It is not guaranteed, and delivery fees rise with distance, but it is worth one check before you write the idea off. Failing that, Subway adds and moves stores regularly, so a location search is worth repeating every few months; plenty of people have been surprised by a new branch opening in a petrol station they drive past every week without noticing.

Ordering Ahead and Delivery from Your Local Store

Once you have found your store, you have three ways to use it. Walk in and order at the counter, the classic route. Order ahead in the Subcard app and skip to collection. Or, if the branch lists delivery partners, order through Just Eat, Uber Eats or Deliveroo and let it come to you, noting that delivery prices are often a bit higher than in-store.

For groups, many stores take platter and catering orders with a bit of notice, usually arranged by phone. The branch page number is the one to use, because the store itself confirms the timing. And if you are deciding what to order for a crowd, the Subway sandwich menu guide has every filling with prices to plan around.

Finding a Subway While Travelling

On home turf you know your nearest stores by heart. Travelling is where the search tools really prove themselves. If you are driving, searching the name of the next town on your route, rather than your destination, often turns up a services or retail park branch you can reach without a detour. Train travellers have it even easier, because larger stations frequently have a Subway inside the station or on the street just outside.

One habit saves a lot of disappointment on the road: check the closing time before you fall in love with a route. A branch that shuts at 6pm is no good for a 7pm stop, however close it sits to the motorway. The branch page answers that in seconds, and the next town along usually has a later option.

busy subway location on a high street corner with people walking past

Subway Locations Directory: Major UK Cities

Below are Subway stores in the UK’s biggest cities, with full addresses taken from Subway’s official store directory. There are more than 2,000 stores nationwide — for any other town, use the store finder explained above.

London

StoreAddress
109 Tottenham Court Road109 Tottenham Court Road, London W1T 5AD
129 Cannon Street129 Cannon Street, London EC4N 5AX
Long Lane13-17 Long Lane, London EC1 9PN
50 Great Eastern St50 Great Eastern Street, London EC2A 3EP
75 Aldgate High Street75 High Street, London EC3N 1BD

Birmingham

StoreAddress
40A Frederick Street40 A Federick Street, Unit 4, Birmingham B3 1HN
77 High Street, Digbeth77 Digbeth High St, Digbeth, Digbeth Birmingham B5 6DY
International Convention Centr8 St Centerary Square, Birmingham B1 2EA
Norfolk House80 Smallbrook Queensway, Shop 6, Birmingham B5 4LJ
BullringUnit K9, Middle Mall West, Bullring, Unit K9, Level 5, Birmingham B5 4EB

Manchester

StoreAddress
Piccadilly Station10 Gateway House, Piccadilly Approach, Piccadilly Manchester M1 2GH
12 Oxford RoadManchester M1 5QA
59A & 59B Piccadilly59A Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester M1 2AG
71 DeansgateGround Floor & Basement, Manchester M3 2BW
Portland Street96 Portland Street, The Piazza, Manchester M1 4GX

Glasgow

StoreAddress
107 Union St107 Union Street, Glasgow G1 3TA
11 St Vincent PlaceGlasgow G1 2DW
160 Argyle St160 Argyle Street, Glasgow G2 8BT
198-202 Hope Street198 Hope Street, Glasgow G2 2UG
293 Sauchiehall StreetGlasgow G2 3HQ

Edinburgh

StoreAddress
10 South Bridge Street10 South Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1LL
11 Forrest Road11 Forrest Road, Edinburgh EH1 2QH
122 Lothian Road122 Lothian Rd, Edinburgh EH3 9BG
30 Home St30 Home Street, Edinburgh EH3 9LZ
Princes MallUnit F8, Waverly Mall, Edinburgh EH1 1BQ

Leeds

StoreAddress
114 Albion Street114 Albion Street, Leeds LS2 8LQ
22/23 Blenheim Terrace23 Blenhiem Terrace, Leeds LS2 9HD
58 Vicar Lane58 Vicar Lane, Leeds LS1 7JH
Equity HouseUnit 2, Equity House, The Boarse, 21 Boar Lane, Leeds LS1 5EQ
Nisa C-StoreNisa Loca., Unit 1, Claypit Lane, Leeds LS2 8AR

Liverpool

StoreAddress
Exchange Street, East1 Exchange St East, East Liverpool L2 3AB
Ground Floor And Basement1-11 Hardman St, Unit 1, Liverpool L1 9AS
39 Bold StreetMerseyside Liverpool L1 4EU
48/50 WhitechapelLiverpool L1 6EG
49 North John StreetGround Floor, Lancashire Liverpool L2 6SG

Sheffield

StoreAddress
208 West Street208 West Street, Sheffield S1 4EU
57 King Street57 Kings Street, Basement And Ground Floor, Sheffield S1 2AW
96 The MoorGround & First Floor, Sheffield S1 4PB
Orchard Square Shopping CentreShop Unit 21, South Yorkshire Sheffield S1 2FB
Eldon Court, Division Street100 Devonshire Street, Unit 10, Division Street Sheffield S3 7SF

Bristol

StoreAddress
Transom House8 Transom House, Victoria Street, Unit 8, Bristol BS1 6AH
The Galleries Shopping CentreUnit 39, Galleries Food Court, Unit Fc05, Bristol BS1 3XE
Broad QuayUnit 3B Broad Quay, Bristol BS1 4DA
Hamilton CourtHamilton Court, Montage Street, Montague Street, Bristol BS2 8NY
103 Whiteladies Road103 Whiteladies Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 2PB

Newcastle upon Tyne

StoreAddress
17 Ridley Place17 Ridley Place, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8JN
Unit 3/442 Neville Street, Gunner House/Ground Floor, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5DF
Collingwood HouseCollingwood House, 3 Collingwood Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1JW
Newgate StreetUnit 9, Newgate Street, Ground Floor, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5RE
Northumbria UniversityEllison Building, Elison Place, The Ellison Building Food Cour, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8ST

Cardiff

StoreAddress
Cardiff City Centre91 St Mary Street, 91, Cardiff CF10 1DW
15 Duke Street15 Duke Street, Cardiff CF10 1AY
140 Queen StreetUnit 3, The Aspect, 140 Queen Street, Cardiff CF10 2GP
Cardiff University49 Park Place, Cardiff CF10 3LU
Mermaid QuayUnit 3, Mermaid Quay, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff CF10 5BZ

Belfast

StoreAddress
Church Lane1 Church Lane, Belfast BT1 4QN
43-45 Fountain StreetAntrim Belfast BT1 5EB
8 Callender St8 Callender Street, Belfast BT1 5BN
51 Dublin RdBelfast BT2 7HE
6-8 Great Victoria StBelfast BT2 7BA

Leicester

StoreAddress
11 Cheapside11 Cheapside, Ground Floor Shop And Basement, Leicester LE1 5GX
23 St Nicholas Place23 St Nicholas Place, Leicester LE1 4LD
Belgrave Gate36A Belgrave Gate, Leicester LE1 3GP
37 Granby Street37 Granby Street, Ground Floor And Basement, Leicester LE1 6EH
63 Humberstone Gate63 Humberston Gate, Leicester LE1 1WB

Coventry

StoreAddress
12 High St12 High Street, Coventry CV1 5RE
27 The Burges27 The Burges, West Midlands Coventry CV1 1HL
51 Earlsdon Street51 Earlsdon Street, Earlsdon, Coventry CV5 6EL
West Orchards Shopping CentreKiosk 4 West Orchards Shopping Centre, Smithford Way, Coventry CV1 1QX
Gosford GateUnit 3 Far Gosford Street, Coventry CV1 5DT

Nottingham

StoreAddress
Lincoln Street10 Lincoln Street, 10, Nottingham NG1 3DJ
32 Carrington Street32 Carrington Street, Ground Floor, Nottinghamshire Nottingham NG1 7FG
The ExchangeArcher Exchange, 143 Lower Parliament Street, Unit 1B, Nottingham NG1 1EE
Forman StreetUnit G5 Foreman Street, Nottingham NG1 4DB
Victoria CenterUnit R2 Victoria Shopping Centre, R2 Clocktower Restaurants, Nottingham NG1 3QN

See every UK store in the official Subway store directory.

FAQs About Subway Locations

Use the Find a Store tool on the Subway UK website and enter your postcode, or search “Subway near me” in Google Maps. Both list the nearest branches with distances, and the official finder links to each store’s own page with full details.

There are more than 2,000 Subway stores in the UK. They cover city centres, high streets, retail parks, stations, motorway services and hospitals, so most towns have at least one within a short drive.

Yes, at most stores. The Subcard app lets you order and pay ahead for collection at participating branches, and it shows you which nearby stores have mobile ordering switched on.

Almost every store is owned and run independently, so each sets its own hours. Shopping centre stores follow the centre’s closing time, while station and service station branches usually stay open much later.

No. Delivery depends on the store and its partners, usually Just Eat, Uber Eats or Deliveroo. The branch page lists which services that specific store offers, so check there before relying on it.

Conclusion

Finding a subway location in the UK is easy because there are so many of them; finding the right one takes one extra minute. Use the official store finder or the Subcard app for the facts, glance at the branch page for hours and services, and use Google Maps when you mainly need directions. Do that, and the only decision left is the nice one: what to put in your sandwich when you get there.

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