London, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
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Transport Authorities
- Transport for London Website App: TfL Go
Getting Around
| Mode | Operator | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| metro | Transport for London | London Underground (Tube) with 11 lines; efficient for city center and suburbs; Night Tube on some lines. |
| light_rail | Transport for London | DLR (Docklands Light Railway) connects City Airport to Bank. |
| bus | Transport for London | Extensive network covering central and suburbs; night buses available. |
| train | Transport for London / National Rail | Elizabeth line (east-west), Overground, National Rail including Heathrow Express, Gatwick Express, Stansted Express. |
| other | Transport for London | Tramlink in south London (Croydon area). |
Paying for Transport
- Oyster card / Contactless: Pay as you go on Tube, buses, DLR, Elizabeth line, Overground, most National Rail in London; daily/weekly capping; buy Oyster at stations or use bank card/mobile.
- TfL app: Top up Oyster or buy tickets digitally.
Operating Hours
- Weekday: Tube: ~5AM-12:30AM (peak every 2-5 min); Buses 24/7 with night services; Elizabeth line similar.
- Weekend: Tube: ~5:30AM-12:30AM (reduced frequency); Night Tube on Fridays/Saturdays full night on key lines; buses 24/7.
- Night service: Night Tube (Fri-Sat full night on Victoria, Jubilee, Northern, Piccadilly, Central lines); Night buses all nights; Night Overground on some routes.
Rideshare & Taxis
- Uber Available Available citywide; pre-book private hire; Black cabs hailable on street.
Airport Connections
- train - Heathrow (LHR): 15 min Heathrow Express to Paddington; 30 min Elizabeth line to Paddington, £25 Heathrow Express; £12.80 peak contactless/Elizabeth line
- train - Gatwick (LGW): 30 min Gatwick Express to Victoria, £20 Gatwick Express; £10+ contactless/Thameslink
- train - Stansted (STN): 47 min Stansted Express to Liverpool Street, £20 Stansted Express
- light_rail - London City (LCY): 22 min DLR to Bank, £5.60 contactless
- train - Luton (LTN): 40 min Thameslink to central stations, £10+ Thameslink
- train - Southend (SEN): 52 min Greater Anglia to Liverpool Street, £20+
Live Delay Info
Local Tips
Use TfL Go or Citymapper app for real-time planning; get contactless/Oyster for capping (max ~£8.10/day zones 1-2); avoid rush hour (7-9AM, 5-7PM); Oyster/ contactless valid across most modes; business travelers: Elizabeth line ideal for Heathrow to Canary Wharf/Excel; Night Tube for late events.