London Local Transportation

Despite its daily interruptions, London’s public transportation under the Transport of London (☎020 7222 1234; www.tfl.gov.uk) is remarkably efficient—and it’s getting better. New fares are generally introduced in January. Free maps of the Underground network and of bus routes are available at Tube stations and Transport for London information centers.

Travel Passes

All children under 16 travel free on buses and trams in Greater London. On the Tube, all children under the age of five travel for free; children 5-10 are now free when accompanied by an adult; children ...more

The Underground

CARNET. A carnet is a book of 10 singles, available only for a Tube journey starting and finishing in Zone 1; they cannot be used as extensions, nor can you purchase extensions for them. Each ticket ...more

Buses

Navigating The System. Most bus stops display a map of local routes and nearby stops together with a key to help you find the bus and stop you need. HOURS OF OPERATION. Buses run approximately ...more

Docklands Light Railway

The toy-like driverless cabs of this elevated railway provide a vital link in the transport network of East London. Obvious physical differences aside, the network is basically an extension of the Tube ...more

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