Is the London Tube complicated?

Travelling on the London Underground may seem a bit complicated at first with so many lines and stops, but once you get familiar with it and get the hang of it, you will see that using it is quite intuitive.



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The London Underground is easy enough to navigate if you're familiar with mass transit in another city. Here's a simple idea of how your trip should go: 1. Enter the station and follow the signs toward the correct line.

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Is the Tube Safe? The tube is an incredibly safe method of public transportation. It has its own police force, and unlike other subways systems in places like Paris or New York, it's actually pretty clean and well policed.

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Rush Hours Like any major city, London has a very busy rush hour in the mornings and in the evenings when the majority of people are travelling to and from work. If possible, try to avoid travelling on the tube during these times, particularly if you have any large baggage/luggage with you.

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The London Underground | 15 Tips For First Timers
  1. Plan Your Route. ...
  2. Make Sure it is Quicker Than Walking. ...
  3. Use the Right Payment Method. ...
  4. Have Your Ticket Ready. ...
  5. Prepare Your Phone. ...
  6. Left in the Corridors, Right on the Escalators. ...
  7. Avoid Peak Times. ...
  8. Be Aware of Opening Hours.


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A Visitor Oyster card is a smartcard that's pre-loaded with pay as you go credit. You can use it to pay for travel on public transport in London. Visitor Oyster cards are only available to buy before you arrive in London. They're great value and can save you time as you won't have to queue for a ticket.

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Whatever direction you're coming from –whether via car, tube or walk – you'll know you're reaching King's Cross St Pancras when traffic will start slowing down and you'll even have to queue to cross the road. As such, seeing it top the chart as London's most stressful station is certainly not a surprise.

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The Victoria Line is teeming with bacteria, having the highest number of germs of all the Tube lines. Touching your face after coming into contact with dirty seats and handles can transfer a whole host of blemish-causing bacteria.

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Some people can find self-relaxation in breathing exercises, or stimming behaviours like tapping or rubbing, and Chris also recommends timing your journeys appropriately. For instance, if you get anxious about being trapped underground for long periods of time in an overcrowded carriage, avoid the Central line at 6pm.

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London Underground is longer than the Paris Metro at 250 miles, compared to the parisians 133 miles.

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1. Get an Oyster card. As you move around London you will spot locals tapping something against a yellow card reader at the underground turnstiles, on buses, trams, and even on the Thames Clipper Uber boat. This is an Oyster card, and it is an incredible 50% cheaper than buying single tickets or a paper travelcard.

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If you plan to stay in London for a couple of days and make two to four journeys a day, or want to travel to the outskirts of the city, then a Visitor Oyster card* may be the cheapest option. It is delivered to your home by post before you arrive in London, saving you time when you arrive.

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Thanks! The tube is the local slang for the subway system known formally as the London Underground. Most of the tunnels and many stations have rounded walls, hence the nickname. The London system is vast and covers most of the city.

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1 14 London tube rules everyone should follow. 1.1 Stand on the right, walk on the left. 1.2 Don't make eye contact with strangers. 1.3 Don't talk to strangers (and sometimes even to friends)

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