Move Around London with Confidence

Use the same contactless card or phone for every journey so daily and weekly caps work correctly.

Oyster cards still work well, but contactless is simpler for most visitors with a supported bank card.

Peak fares normally apply Monday-Friday during morning and evening commute windows; off-peak travel is cheaper and calmer.

Stand on the right on escalators, walk on the left, and let passengers off before boarding.

The Elizabeth line is excellent for Heathrow, Paddington, Bond Street, Tottenham Court Road, Farringdon, Liverpool Street, and Canary Wharf.

Tap in only when boarding; you do not tap out on London buses.

The Hopper fare lets you make multiple bus or tram journeys within one hour for one fare.

Night buses run after the Tube closes on many routes and are marked with an N before the number.

Useful scenic routes include 11 near Westminster and the City, 24 from Westminster to Camden, and 15 around St Paul's and Tower Hill.

Press the stop button once your stop appears on the screen or announcement.

St Pancras International is the Eurostar station for Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam, and Lille.

King's Cross serves northbound UK routes and is next to St Pancras.

Paddington is key for Heathrow via the Elizabeth line and Heathrow Express.

Victoria is useful for Gatwick trains and south London routes.

Waterloo, London Bridge, Liverpool Street, Euston, and Marylebone are major termini for different parts of the UK.

Black cabs are wheelchair accessible and accept card payments.

Use licensed private-hire apps only; never get into an unbooked minicab offered on the street.

From airports, compare Elizabeth line, trains, official taxis, and pre-booked transfers before choosing.

Late at night, share your route with a friend and check the licence plate before entering rideshares.