Which London transport is the most expensive?

London's Tube has highest metro fares in the world, study reveals. T he Tube has the most expensive fares of any metro in the world, according to Transport for London's own research.



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The best way to get around London is the rapid-transit London Underground, or what locals call the Tube. You can even take the Tube from Heathrow Airport (LHR) – one of the world's busiest airports – into the city center.

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Northern Line – 6.6/10 It can claim the coveted title of London's most used Tube service.

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Most Expensive Train Rides In The World
  • Maharajas' Express, India. ...
  • Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Express, Russia. ...
  • Royal Scotsman. ...
  • Rovos Rail Pride of Africa, South Africa. ...
  • Venice Simplon Orient Express, Europe. ...
  • Eastern & Oriental Express, Asia. ...
  • Danube Express. ...
  • Royal Canadian Pacific.


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How to travel cheap in London
  • Get an Oyster card. ...
  • Go contactless. ...
  • Know where you're travelling to. ...
  • Avoid travelling during peak hours. ...
  • Take the bus for long distances. ...
  • Take advantage of the Hopper fare. ...
  • Rent a bike when it's sunny. ...
  • Walk wherever possible.


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You can add money to an Oyster card or use contactless (card or device) straight away. 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).

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Oyster cards are electronic smartcards that are used to pay for public transport in London. Visitor Oyster cards, Oyster cards and contactless payment cards are the cheapest way to travel in London.

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The best way to get around London is the rapid-transit London Underground, or what locals call the Tube. You can even take the Tube from Heathrow Airport (LHR) – one of the world's busiest airports – into the city center.

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How much does an Oyster card cost? The Oyster card costs £7. You then add money to the card to pay for your travel. The £7 fee is not a deposit.

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Yes, each person travelling needs their own Oyster card, Travelcard or contactless payment card. If you are coming to London in a group of 10 or more people who plan to travel around the capital together, you can buy a Group Day Travelcard*.

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The Oyster Card is a magnetic rechargeable plastic card valid for all of London's public transport. It not only simplifies the payment system, but it's also cheaper than paying for a single journey ticket every time you ride the Underground, bus, DLR, or Overground.

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You may have seen news stories doing the rounds about how the new Luton Dart has become the priciest route in Britain. The £300 million line, which opened this week, charges £4.90 – or £3.77 per mile.

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