How do people commute to work in London?

The majority of commuters to central London (about 80% of 1.1 million) arrive by either the Underground (400,000 daily) or by surface railway into these termini (860,000 daily).



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According to a new study of 53 cities, London came in sixth in a list of the worst cities in the world for commuting. The data shows that Londoners each lost 75 hours stuck in traffic jams last year, while the average time spent commuting was 47 minutes one-way.

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Tips to Help You Survive Your Long Commute
  1. Leave 15 minutes earlier. ...
  2. Be strategic. ...
  3. Take control of your environment. ...
  4. Pack snacks. ...
  5. Leave your car at home (if you can) ...
  6. Minimize screen-staring. ...
  7. Keep a regular schedule.


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It really depends where you'll choose to live. Commuting can be very expensive and stressful as trains are often late when not cancelled. Some commuting towns are still expensive too. You'll have to do some research into that but with the salary you mention you should be able to live in London itself.

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UBER: UBER is regularly used and accepted in London. It's an easy way to book and pay for transportation and you can now split fares with your travel buddies. It's not quite the same experience as riding in a Black Cab in my opinion, but just as efficient.

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But there are a few Uber alternatives in London for people who want to get around without their own car. Unfortunately for riders, Lyft is not one of them, as it doesn't operate in London.

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This is consistent with other studies that show most people do not want a commute time of shorter than 15 minutes. I agree that around 15 minutes would be ideal. But how you commute seems to matter just as much as the length of time. The research clearly shows that people are happiest walking to work.

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The average U.S. commute to work of 26.1 minutes each way looks like a quick trip around the block compared to the travel times posted by extreme commuters. The U.S. Census Bureau defines extreme commuters as workers who travel 90 minutes or more each way to work.

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People who commute 90 minutes or more are more likely to have back and neck pain, and long commute times also up your blood pressure and anxiety levels. Then there's also the time suck of it all.

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