london travel
The Tube
The London Underground, or 'the Tube' as it is universally known to Londoners, is normally the 
quickest and easiest way of getting round London.
For detailed information on the Tube, buses, the Docklands Light Railway (DLR), trams or local trains within London visit the Transport for London website or phone the 24 hour Travel Information Service on +44 (0)20 7222 1234, email travinfo@tfl.gov.uk.
London Buses
Buses are a quick and convenient way to travel around London, providing plenty of sightseeing 
opportunities en route. The Central London bus guide will be sufficient for most travellers. This map is available from transport travel information centres at larger Tube stations or to download from Travel Maps.
Travel Fares
London's transport map is divided into six concentric zones with Zones 1 and 2 in Central London and Zone 6 covering the outer edge of the capital. You should consider an Oyster card and/or a Travelcard to get the best fares and beat the queues. If you're caught on the Tube without a valid ticket you're liable for an on-the-spot fine.
Oyster card prices are always cheaper than paper tickets for the Tube. The cash single fare for all journeys via Zone 1 is £4, up to £2.40 more than the Oyster fare.
