Transport

Find out about travel to London and how to get around once you’ve arrived. Your guide to public transport in London from Tube to bus plus walking, London Tube, buses, trains, cycling and more. Don’t forget your Oyster card!

London Buses

London buses are a quick, convenient and cheap way to travel around. And you’ll get plenty of sightseeing opportunities en route.London buses have seen many improvements in recent years with new buses, more frequent services and improved accessibility.

London Bus Information

The Central London bus guide will be sufficient for most travellers. This map is available from travel information centres at larger Tube stations or to download from Travel Maps.

Plan your bus route online with Transport for London’s Journey Planner.

London Tube

London’s Underground rail network, or ‘the Tube’ as it is universally known to Londoners, is normally the quickest and easiest way of travelling around London.

London Tube Travel Information

Plan your route online with Transport for London’s Journey Planner.For detailed information on the Tube, stations, buses, the Docklands Light Railway (DLR), trams or local trains within London visit the Transport for London website.

Local Trains in London

London’s local trains are overground rail services that crisscross the city and extend beyond the Tube network. Most local train lines connect efficiently with London’s Tube system and you can now use your Oyster card on almost all of London’s commuter rail services.

London Train Service Information

Transport for London (TfL) does not operate rail services in London, but journeys by trains and other modes of public transport can be planned online using Journey Planner National Rail Enquiries provides detailed information about rail services in London, covering routes, timetables and fares. A full list of train operating companies, including network maps, is available on the website.

London River Services

Thames river bus and river tours services are popular with visitors to London, and they’re used by local commuters as well.Travelling by river is a great way to get to your destination. You’ll beat the traffic and soak up some fantastic views of London along the way!

The river bus services listed here are the more basic commuter services on the Thames, generally without commentary.We have separate pages on Thames river cruises, speedboat tours and dinner cruises, all with commentary.

Thames Clippers

Serving both as scheduled commuter and tourist boats, Thames Clippers services are great value and fast. They run from Embankment and the London Eye to Woolwich, via Canary Wharf, stopping at:

Tate Modern
London Bridge
Tower of London
Hilton London Docklands Riverside
The O2
Greenwich

To and From London’s Airports

How to travel by public transport or taxi between Central London and the city’s five major airports:

London Heathrow Airport

London Stansted Airport

London Gatwick Airport

London Luton Airport

London City Airport

Eurostar and Eurotunnel

Eurostar is a quick and easy way to travel between the UK and continental Europe via the Channel Tunnel. Travel in style and comfort and avoid the hassle of airports with the Eurostar high-speed rail service, which is frequent and affordable.

Eurostar Travel Information

There are frequent inter-capital Eurostar services from London St Pancras International to Paris and Brussels daily. Travel from Paris to Central London in just 2 hours 15 minutes, or from Brussels in 1 hour and 51 minutes. Travel at 300km/h (186mph) all the way from the Continent to London on the UK’s first high-speed line.

Eurostar Destinations

Eurostar destinations include Ashford (Kent), Calais Frethun, Disneyland Paris and Lille. In summer, you can catch the Eurostar direct to Avignon. In winter, services run to the ski resorts of Moutiers and Bourg St Maurice in the Alps. Eurostar Connections can also link you to more than 100 continental destinations, ranging from buzzing Amsterdam and historic Cologne to the sun-drenched glamour of Biarritz and Marseille.

Eurostar Tickets

Eurostar ticket prices vary to meet all budgets. Book ahead to enjoy the cheapest fares – from £69/€76 adult return. Discounts are available for children (aged 2-12), young people (under 26) and over 60s. A £5 booking fee applies to all telephone bookings.

Oyster Cards and Travelcards in London

Whether you’re making a one-off trip to London or you’re a regular visitor, using an Oyster card is the easiest way to access London’s public transport network.These clever London travel tickets enable you to enjoy the freedom of the city.A London Oyster card is the fastest, smartest and most cost-effective way to pay for single journeys on the bus, Tube, DLR, tram, London Overground, Thames Clippers and most National Rail services. And London daily, weekly, monthly and yearly Travelcards can easily be added to your Oyster.

More Info on TFL & Oyster Cards

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