How do I use the Tube in London?

How much does it cost to ride the Tube in London? London Underground Fares 2022

Then, How much is a Oyster card in London? How much does a Visitor Oyster card cost? A Visitor Oyster card costs £5 (plus postage) and is pre-loaded with pay as you go credit for you to spend on travel. You can choose how much credit to add to your card: £10, £15, £20, £25, £30, £35, £40 or £50.

Can you pay cash for the Tube in London? « The vast majority of people using the TfL network use pay as you go with contactless or Oyster but we will ensure that there are cash-accepting machines in our stations, as part of our wider work to ensure the network is open and accessible to all.u201d

FAQ

What time does the tube open?

Tube services usually run from 5am until midnight, with Night Tube services on some lines on Friday and Saturday evenings.

Can you eat on the tube in London? You can eat on the tube, but if you decide to eat your triple garlic kebab, or a whole octopus (as two extreme examples of strongly smelling food) you’re going to upset people. Try and avoid eating food that smells on the tube just to show consideration.

Is the Tube open? We’re open Monday to Friday: 08:00-20:00. We’re closed on weekends and bank holidays.

What tube lines are 24 hours? Five Tube lines run a 24-hour service on Fridays and Saturdays: Victoria, Central, Jubilee, Northern and Piccadilly lines. The London Overground operates 24 hours on Fridays and Saturdays between New Cross Gate and Highbury & Islington.

How do I use my debit card on the Tube?

Tap your card on the yellow card reader to open the ticket barriers at the start of your journey. Do the same when you arrive at your destination. Even if the barriers are open, tap the reader otherwise you are charged the full fare.

Can I take a chair on the tube? There’s absolutely no way you’d be allowed, or even able to take that at any point on the tube. Assuming you could fit them through the ticket barrier, the network is full of stairs and passageways.

What can I take on the tube?

The official rules state that you may only bring on the tube « personal luggage that you are able to carry yourself, including on stairs« , so all those people that have to take their huge suitcase down the lift technically aren’t allowed it. That would be a major pain if enforced though.

Can you take luggage on tube? Can you take suitcases on the tube? Yes, you can take as much as you can comfortably carry on the tube, as long as it’s under two metres. Direct from TFL Travel (who are responsible for public transport in London)…

What time does the Tube start running to Heathrow?

Train times

Is contactless cheaper than oyster?

There is a very small financial advantage to using a contactless card if you’re in London for more than a week and travel extensively every single day (weekly capping) but otherwise it’s no cheaper than using an Oyster.

What is a tube station? an underground station where underground trains depart and leave, esp in London.

Is the Tube safe at night in London? Is the Tube dangerous at night? More often than not, it’s perfectly safe to travel on the Tube by night. There are of course exceptions to this rule, when you may wish to make alternative arrangements or report an issue to a member of Tube staff.

What is the oldest Tube line?

Metropolitan line

Opened in 1863, The Metropolitan Railway between Paddington and Farringdon was the first, urban, underground railway in the world.

Which Tube lines run at night? Night Tube is currently running on the Victoria and Central lines only, and is affected by strikes. When it’s fully operational, the service runs on Fridays and Saturdays on the Victoria, Jubilee, and most of the Central, Northern and Piccadilly lines.

Can I use any contactless card on tube?

As of today, you can board buses and tube trains in London by simply swiping your credit or debit card. … All American Express, MasterCard or Visa credit, debit and pre-paid cards issued in the UK will be accepted for contactless payments.

What happens if you don’t scan out of tube? If you don’t touch in and out, we can’t tell where you’ve travelled from or to, so your journey will be incomplete. Maximum fares don’t count towards capping. If you don’t touch in, you may be charged a penalty fare.

What is the daily cap for contactless on the tube?

Price caps for Oyster & contactless card payments, compared to Travelcard prices

Can I take dog on tube? Your dog can travel for free on the London Underground and London Overground as long as they are kept on a lead or in a crate/carrier. Station staff can refuse you entry if your dog is misbehaving.

Are you allowed to take photos on the tube?

– You are free to take photographs for your personal use. – Flash photography is not permitted. – Additional lighting equipment is not permitted. … – You must not photograph any illegal behaviour, such as graffiti, begging, unlicensed busking or anything that may show TFL and its staff in a bad light.

Can you take scooters on the tube? “The use of privately owned e-scooters remains illegal except for on private land, and private or rental e-scooters are not permitted for use on the Tube or rail network.”

Can I use my debit card on the tube?

As of today, you can board buses and tube trains in London by simply swiping your credit or debit card. Handily for visitors, tourists or anyone who’s left their Oyster card in their other pantaloons, you no longer need to buy a paper ticket or top up your Oyster.

Which Tube lines are 24 hours? Five Tube lines run a 24-hour service on Fridays and Saturdays: Victoria, Central, Jubilee, Northern and Piccadilly lines. The London Overground operates 24 hours on Fridays and Saturdays between New Cross Gate and Highbury & Islington. Off-peak fares apply on the Night Tube.