Using London's Public Transport
Pages Depicting Fares, Maps, Travel Passes And How To Use London's Public Transport.
| London Underground (Tube) | For most visitors to London the de facto method of getting about in London. There will be an Underground Station within easy walking distance of your hotel and also wherever you want to go in Central London. |
| London Public Buses | London's famous red buses are very frequent and for those ready to invest in understanding the route map very rewarding and cheap. You'll see a lot more on the top deck of a bus than underground on the Tube. |
| Rail Services | London has many stations. Commuter lines dominate that can be used for the airports and some sights like Windsor, Hampton Court and Greenwich. Longer services cover major cities and towns in Great Britain. |
| River Services | Comparatively lightly used, by locals but a services operates year round along the River Thames passing major sights. In summer more services are introduced including the 3 hour trip to Hampton Court. |
| Coach Services | The main long distance coach station is at Victoria. The largest operator National Express runs at least daily to all major towns and cities in England and Wales. Megabus competes on the busiest routes. |
| Public Transport Maps | London is a big place and maps are invaluable in navigating yourself around London without stress. Includes a simplified 'Tourists bus map' |
London Public Transport Travel Passes |
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| Travelcard | The original travel pass for London providing unlimited travel on bus, underground, DLR and rail network for fixed periods of time. Comes for 1 or 7 days, 1 month or longer. |
| Oyster Card | The high tech electronic alternative to Travelcard. The card of choice for residents of London providing the lowest cost and convenient basis for using London's public transport on a regular basis. |
| Travelcard or Oyster Card ? | A discussion of the pro's and con's of Travelcard and Oyster Card. Its very complicated but this page should allow you to explore which of London's travel passes is correct for your personal needs. |