The Metro

The London Underground, or "Tube" as it is known all Londoners, is usually the quickest and easiest way to get around London.
 
Information about trips by subway

You can plan your route in line with the route planner from Transport for London. For detailed information on the Underground, buses, the Docklands Light Railway (DLR), trams and commuter trains to London, see the website of Transport for London or call the Travel Information Service 24/24 to 44 (0) 20 7222 1234, e-mail travinfo@tfl.gov.uk

Free maps and guides of the metro

Transport for London publishes maps and free guides to help you in your travels. You will find when you arrive in any metro station. London Travel Information Centers sell tickets and hand out free maps. You will find these centers to airport terminals at Heathrow, at major stations in London and the Britain and London Visitor Centre. You can download a pocket card to the subway and bus lines designed for visitors to our section for Travel Cards. The London Underground network Greater London is served by 12 subway lines, the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) and a network of commuter trains interconnected. Trains usually between 5am and midnight, Monday through Saturday. The operating hours are reduced on Sundays. However, see the website of Transport for London for the exact details vary from one station and one line to another.
 
Tips for metro users

Designed in 1933 by Harry Beck's tube map is a design classic of the 20th century. Very practical, it clearly indicates the main directions used to indicate the direction of the trains (north, south, east and west). Connections are clearly marked.  

Other useful tips to use the metro:

Avoid traveling at peak hours as far as possible Check the direction of the train in front of it Keep right on escalators
 
Metro areas and rates

The transport map of London is divided into six concentric zones, where Zone 1 and 2 correspond to central London and Zone 6 covers the vast outskirts of the capital. For the best value and avoid the queues, you should get an Oyster card and / or a Travelcard. You will be fined on the spot if you get control in the subway without a valid ticket. Oyster, the cheapest solution The price of the Oyster card is still lower than paper tickets for the metro. The cash fare one-way for all journeys via Zone 1 is £ 4 to £ 2.50 more than the Oyster fare.
 
Reductions

Discounts and free trips are offered to children, students, elderly and disabled travelers. See our Travelcard and Transport for London website for more information.  

Metro - Accessibility information

Access to most subway stations is via numerous steps. There may be many people at peak hours and use of this mode of transport may be difficult for people who have difficulty getting around.  

For more information on accessibility in the metro

 For more information, call Transport for London Access and Mobility at +44 (0) 20 7941 4600, e-mail to travinfo@tfl.gov.uk. If you have a textphone, contact the customer services team on +44 (0) 20 7918 3500.