What is the difference between the Tube and the rail in London?

“The Tube” refers to the London Underground that services most of the city, “The Overground” is the rail network that serves Greater London, and “The National Rail” is the train service that connects London to other parts of the UK.



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London Underground, also called the Tube, underground railway system that services the London metropolitan area.

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London Underground, also called the Tube, underground railway system that services the London metropolitan area.

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Pay as you go You don't have to work out the cost of your journey in advance. You can pay as you go using contactless (card or device), an Oyster card or a Visitor Oyster card. It also offers great value as pay as you go is cheaper than buying single tickets and you get daily and weekly capping.

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Travelling across London with your train ticket If your journey involves travelling via or across London to connect with another National Rail service, your ticket should include the cost of transfer on London Underground, DLR, Thameslink or Elizabeth line services between the relevant stations.

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If you're 60 or over and live in a London borough, you can get free travel on our transport services with an Oyster photocard.

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“The Tube” refers to the London Underground that services most of the city, “The Overground” is the rail network that serves Greater London, and “The National Rail” is the train service that connects London to other parts of the UK.

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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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You only pay for the journeys you make and it's cheaper than buying a paper single or return ticket (train companies may offer special deals on some journeys). In Zones 1-9, your fare is capped so you can travel as much as you like in one day or week (Monday to Sunday), without paying more.

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Travelcard prices start at £15.20 for a central London 1 day Travelcard (zones 1-4). Child Travelcards prices start at £7.60 (zonnes 1-4).

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The four rail system was first used in the early twentieth century. The isolated traction current return allowed a train's position to be detected using DC track circuits, and reduced any earth leakage currents that could affect service pipes, telephone cables, or cast iron tunnel liners.

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The average speed on the Underground is 20.5 mph (33.0 km/h). Outside the tunnels of central London, many lines' trains tend to travel at over 40 mph (64 km/h) in the suburban and countryside areas. The Metropolitan line can reach speeds of 62 mph (100 km/h).

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The London Underground is often called the Tube because of the shape of the tunnels. The London Underground is one of the oldest metro systems in the world, opening in 1863. When the Central Line Railway opened in 1900, it was called the Twopenny Tube, referencing the price of a ticket.

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Free eye tests, prescriptions and dental work In England, you might be entitled to free NHS dental care, but this is dependent on what benefits you receive and your circumstances. Over 60s in Wales can make the most of free dental examinations.

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60+ London Oyster photocard This allows you to travel for free on most public transport in London. You can apply from two weeks before your 60th birthday.

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