Getting Around London
London's Tube Network
Greater London is served by 12 Tube lines, along with the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) and an interconnected local train network. Trains generally run between 5am and midnight, Monday to Saturday. Operating hours are reduced on Sunday. Exact details depend on the station and the line, so it's worth checking the Transport for London website.
Night Buses in London
London is a 24-hour city so buses run throughout the night. Night bus services cover the period between the close of the Tube and the start of daytime bus services. In addition, many London bus routes run for 24 hours. If you're not familiar with the routes, head to Trafalgar Square (the hub for night buses) or check any bus-stop information board. As you'd expect, services are less frequent during the night. Night buses stop on request only: so you'll need to indicate your stop clearly to the driver when boarding or alighting.
London Bus Fares
There is a flat fare throughout the bus network, £1 with a pre-pay Oyster card and £2 if you are paying by cash. Travelcards are valid on buses.
London Bus Passes
Bus passes are valid for the whole bus and tram network in London (unlike the Tube there are no fare Zones).
Walking
Walking is a fantastic and environmentally-friendly way to get around London. You can beat the traffic while getting some exercise and taking in the view.
Traveling within Central London on foot can even save time, as many landmark locations are closer to each other than you might think. Ever changed lines to get the Tube between Covent Garden and Leicester Square? Actually they're only 5 minutes walk apart!
The Mayor of London is committed to making the city one of the most walking-friendly cities in the world and plans are already underway to improve the pedestrian environment. These plans include improving the accessibility of London's streets and facilities to people with special needs and restricted mobility.
Eurostar Travel Information
There are frequent inter-capital Eurostar services from London St Pancras International to Paris and Brussels daily. Travel from Paris to Central London in just 2 hours 15 minutes, or from Brussels in 1 hour and 51 minutes. Travel at 300km/h (186mph) all the way from the Continent to London on the UK's first high-speed line.