Public Transportation in London .. Buses, Taxis, Trams and more 2023

TfL’s guide on using taxis in London might help you learn more about utilising taxi services in London.

Trams in London

In some areas of south London, there are trams that travel between Wimbledon, Croydon, Beckenham, and New Addington. Tram services in London are frequent and easily accessible.

Tramlink network of London’s trams are called Tramlink, that runs from Wimbledon to Beckenham. To help you plan your trip, you can download free travel maps of London that include tram lines.

In London, trams are considered to be a component of the bus system, hence the same basic fare of £1.65 is charged.

Oyster cards, contactless payments, and Travelcards are all accepted forms of payment for this service.

When do London trams operate?

Tramlink tram service begins on weekdays at 5.30am, on weekends at 6am, and on holidays at 7am.

Every day of the week, the final services of the evening begin around midnight. Every ten minutes or so on average during the day, with significantly less frequent service in the early mornings and late evenings.

What is London tram ticket prices?

The London bus system includes trams,  If you use an Oyster card or contactless payment card to make your purchase, the flat charge for the bus and tram network is £1.65.

Trams accept travel cards. On trams, paper tickets are no longer offered or accepted. Bus rates are not divided into zones and bus passes are good for use on the entire bus and tram network.

London Underground: the Tube

The London Underground rail system, more commonly referred to as “the Tube,” is a convenient means to get to, from, and around central London.

The oldest underground metro system in the world is The Underground, also known as “The Tube.” In spite of being called Underground, more than half of its tracks are above ground.

There are nine zones on the London Underground network, zone 1 serves central London, and the 11 line Tube system serves up to 270 stations in total.

Travelers should use the Tube because it avoids traffic and signal obstacles and is the fastest option.

Outside of the venue, the Underground stations are easily recognizable as the red and blue branding makes it simple to identify.

London Underground “the Tube” ticket prices

To obtain the best deal, purchase an Oyster card, Travelcard, Visitor Oyster card, or use a contactless payment card. 

A visitor Oyster card can be ordered in advance and shipped to your home address for less money than a regular Oyster card. 

If your contactless payment card was issued outside of the UK, contact your bank to find out if there will be any additional transaction fees or charges before you leave.

Visit the Transport for London website for additional information about London Tube prices.

London Underground “the Tube” map

The London Tube map is helpful and shows all interchanges along with the general direction that the trains travel in (north, south, east, or westbound).

Press the link to get the whole maps of the London Underground.