Commonly called the ‘tube’ by Londoners, the London Underground is one of the quickest and the easiest way to get around in the city. If you want to travel by tube, free maps and guides by Transport for London can help you to get around in the city. You can get it along with the tickets from any tube stations or from London Travel Information Centers at all Heathrow Airport terminals, major stations and the Britain and London Visitor Centre.
Designed by Harry Beck in the year 1933, London is served by 12 tube lines with Docklands Light Railway and inter-connected local train network. Bakerloo line, Central line, Circle line, District line, Hammersmith & City line, Jubilee line, Metropolitan line, Northern line, Piccadilly line, Victoria line, and Waterloo & City line are the main 11 tube-lines of London and the East London Line which is the 12th will be converted to London Overground by 2010. Trains generally operate between 4:30 am and 1:30 pm and connect over more than 268 stations in London.
More Transportation Options
- By Air
London is one of the European cities serving as a base to several international and domestic airlines.
- By DLR
DLR serves the east and south-east parts of London. DLR operates in between 5:30 am and 12.30 pm from Monday to Saturday - By Car
Travelers can also hire car for traveling around London. Depending on the type of road and vehicle - By Taxi
The ‘black taxis’ have been a part of London roads and traffic. The taxis conveniently stand at the taxi ranks outside - By Bus
Buses are not only considered to be the most convenient way to get around in London but also a perfect way to enjoy sight-seeing. - By Bicycle
Another better way to move around in London is bikes. There are lots of bike hiring companies in the city. - Oyster Card
If you possess an Oyster Card, it is going to save your time on your London visit. Available at Tube Station, DLR station etc.. - Travel Card
Your Travelcard can start on any day of the week and should be legitimate for all the zones. Travelcards is applicable if you take... - Travel Information Centers
Travel Information Center offers detail information about transportation in London. It provides suggestion on the most appropriate ticket..
