How to take The Tube in London 🚇
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- Опубліковано 19 кві 2023
- Visiting London for the first time and want to use public transport? Fab. In this video we tell you how to take the Tube, or London's underground transport system. We take you through step-by-step how you work out a journey on public transport in London and how to then navigate the London Underground.
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I'm Jess, I've lived in London for many years, and this channel is a London travel guide for anyone visiting the city that wants to experience it like you live here. Beyond talking about the usual London attractions, myself and my team show you some of the cooler things to do in London, that most travel guides don't mention. Watch our videos and you'll feel like you've got a Londoner friend telling you the best kept secrets in the city.
As a Londoner, it's only when you visit other major Western cities and use their subway/metro system, that you realise how good the London Underground is.
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Yesssss, I'll never complain again.
Its good in terms of frequency and coverage, but it does cost about twice as much as in Australian cities if not more, and the capping is more complicated/less of a deal. Daily cap for the entire state of Victoria is around $9AU, or £4.50!
Berlin U and S are better fully accesible with lifts form platform to the street. Very efficient due to not having turnstiles or barriers of any kind , you buy a 7 day ticket put in the wallet and forget it. And the transfer stations are a Marvell of efficiency your train is just at other side of the platform. Paris is a little confusing and full of stairs but stations are very close, to each other, not need to walk that much.
The U Bahn and Glasgow Subway are both better
Importantly, the London tube map is not to scale in case you fancy a walk. On a rainy 80s day at school, I drew it to scale and it blew my mind
London isn't that big - it's just very concentrated. I once walked 12 miles across central London, and it was surprising how much ground I covered in a pretty short time. Walking in London is great, there's so much interesting stuff to see you don't even notice your legs aching from the walking 👍
@@davidrobert2007they said the London tube map, not London Central
@@davidrobert2007 yep I was lucky enough to get driven across london in a response car late at night - its amazing how fast you can make it from one side of london to the other if you don't need to stop for redlights and don't have to obey speed limits!
@@tomriley5790 That's a very unusual perspective, Tom. It sounds exciting af, but I appreciate you may have been in a medical emergency, in which case, I hope you're doing well today. Thanks for sharing.
I dont think there is an actual London Tube map, some maps include all services in London, some include tube & London overground but not national rail. I only noticed this when the Liverpool street to Cheshunt through Tottenham sever sisters was switched from national rail to London overground when Boris was London mayor, while the adjacent line Liverpool street to Cambridge via Tottenham Hale is normally not included in London maps.
I'm English and I certainly could've used a video like this when I used the tube on my own for the first time. Most tourists don't realise that Brits who don't live in London often end up scratching their heads with this as well, since no other city in the UK has an underground system. But Londoners are always happy to help, as long as you ask someone who doesn't look like they're in a hurry!
Good points !!
@@oldtechnobodycaresabout I didn't realise, but it's only one line and it goes round in a small circle. It's nothing compared to the London Underground. And it turns out Newcastle has one too!
@@liukin95 Liverpool and Newcastle also have one, but again, compared with London they are small.
@@liukin95In Newcastle it's the Tyne and Wear Metro. Getting new trains soon.
What about Glasgow?
much needed insight, practical application did clear a lot of doubts of mine, i appreciate it broseph!
Also a note to add that most Tube stations have stairs and many are not suitable for wheelchairs, people with mobility issues or lots of heavy luggage. So best to check the stations that you want to use before you head out. Sometimes the bus is a good alternative in these cases.
Citymapper can give step-free routes
The overground is also pretty good for disabled access.
Access is remarkably good when you consider that parts of the system are 150 years old. Many stations do have lifts as well as escalators.
We found this out the hard way.
As a Londoner let me say this is an outstanding video! 👍👍👍👍😊
You really did a good job with this. I've been traveling to London for 20 years so it's easy for me but many others, especially people who live in places without light rail systems might be intimidated. The Tube's a piece of cake.
Heading to London next month (from the US). The Tube still seems daunting to me. I'll watch this video a couple more times, lol!
I’m in London right now for the second time. The tube is so frightening to me as a Floridian whose never been on a train 😂 hence why I’m watching this at 4am lol
The London Underground map is considered a design classic. It is both beautiful and really easy to follow (with a little practice!).
yes! Visit the Design Museum to see more about how it was designed.
I visited London for the first time a couple of days ago. I used all of the info from your videos and was able to get all around the city using the Tube. I thank you so much!!! London is a beautiful city and I’ll be returning very soon.
Very professional video, very well done and enjoyable to watch. I’m English and have used the Tube all my long life making literally hundreds of journey’s but I still found this video informative.
London underground is one of the best & easiest transportation I have ever used. I wish I had this video before our trip to London in February. Great explanation.
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THat was really well said.
I am a Londoner who has used The Tube for most of his 68 years and it has been excellent. I, rarely, ever have had to wait more than a few minutes and when I lived in the heart of Inner London,I never bothered to drive as it was so convenient with 272 Stations. In OUTER London The North, East, and West are served much better than THe South of London(logistical reasons). FUN FACT. Did you notice right at the end,that during daylight, Cars can be parked facing either direction as per 9.08 of THe 9.21 Video:)
Im in London right now for the 2023 marathon. This is awesome. You rock. Thank you!
Good luck!
As a Londoner i sometimes find that using a bus is quicker for some journeys, and the view is better!
The Elizabeth Line isn't classed as part of the underground because it uses a lot of existing national rail stations. The Elizabeth Line (or crossrail as it was originally called) was basically a way of connecting a number of existing separate rail lines into one.
Still makes me proud as a uk citizen for this victorian marvel of engineering... Yes it's been updated but it was way ahead of it's time when it was first built
perfect timing, I am off to London in about 3 weeks! and I really appreciate the line about how not all disabilities are visible. Thank you!
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I watched a ton of your videos before our trip to London in March 2023. They were very helpful. The biggest problem I had with the tube was that not every station has an elevator (lift) or escalator. My step daughter and I found ourselves lugging our luggage up and down several flights of stairs before we really explored the maps in the stations and realized we had to seek out those stations.
Ah that’s good to know, thank you!
On citymapper app you can also get "step free routes" ❤️
It's nearly 200yrs, old so like NY, the newer stations have got all the mod cons.
I am planning on going to London later this year. I must of watched over thirty of your UA-cam videos. With all the information I have learnt from watching your UA-cam videos I owe you big time.
So glad you're finding them helpful ❤️❤️ don't forget we have our London guides in our shop: shop.loveandlondon.com
Did my first ever solo trip on tube in September 2021. I'm autistic and wore the sunflower lanyard. I have family in London so they gave me a lesson on using tube including citymapper and it was invaluable. One time I went out the wrong exit at Swiss Cottage but I asked a policeman's advice and it was great. Note to other autistics I carry a card with my London family phone numbers on it as an emergency. Looking forward to doing a solo trip in May using the Elizabeth line from Heathrow terminal 5. Much love from Northern Ireland
Great tips!! ❤️❤️❤️Thanks for watching !
Thank you Jess!! You're the best! I have all of your literature on London and I'm planning my trip to London next year with you guides and I look forward to using your service to tour around London when I get there! Yes taking the tube looks daunting but with your help I'm sure I'll be just fine! Thank you so much for all that you do for us and I love all of your content! Hopefully I'll cross paths with you and I can thank you in person!! Be well, be safe and Cheers!!
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A little intimidating at first but it’s so easy once you get the hang of it.
The Nyc subway wishes it could be as efficient.
After taking the subway in NYC for my whole life, the tube was amazing. Citymapper also is a life saver! Only took the wrong branch once trying to get to Notting Hill Gate 😅 Thanks for the great content as always!
Me too! Can believe I actually enjoying the ride in London being a New Yorker hating subway for my life?
@@kangxing100 New York subway system is that bad !!!
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I'm American and I live in London now. I always thought the NY subway was in such a state because of it's age. But then I came to London and their system is older than ours, but in far better condition. London does not operate 24 hours though so they can maintain much easier.
@@LILLYB8328 Absolutely right Stacey.. I love London Tube system !!!
Hey! This is one of the best UA-cam videos I have seen in a long time! Our trip to London in September should be a real breeze thanks to you! Plenty of changes since we last rode the Tube in 1980!
Nice !! Have a great time. Be sure to grab one of our Itineraries before you come ! Shop.loveandlondon.com they'll make your trip way easier and much less stressful.
Just found your Chanel. Absolutley amazing good. I been to London for about 15 times from sweden. After watched your videos, i now have a thousand more things to explore and do in London. Manny thanks
Thanks ! If it's too many options I'd recommend grabbing one of our guides which has curated reccs plus we put them all on digital maps for you: shop.loveandlondon.com
Just got back from London and just wanted to say how much I appreciated your videos. I watched several before the trip. I found your suggestions and do's and don'ts very helpful and entertaining. Thanks so much. I'm in love with London now too.
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Love you, Jess, you make everywhere a brighter place!!!! Long may you stay!!!! 😊.
Before our recent trip to London, my husband and binged all kinds of UA-cam travel videos. This one was hands down the most useful of any single one we watched and even helped us teach an older friend how to use the Tube on his trip too. We loved London and loved using the Tube...we went everywhere on it. Many thanks for producing such helpful content!
Hi, we have planned to visit London in a group of 7 people and I need your advice. I'm confused about which ticket I should buy. Isn't a one-week ticket better than paying for every single time taking the tube?, is this oyster card really worth it?, or are there group tickets?
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Living in nearby Cambridge and visiting London often ... I can honestly say that this video introduction to using the London Underground (aka the Tube) would be very helpful to people visiting London for the first time. Very good and very clear and helpful information.
I spent 4 days in London last year and spent a lot of time on the Tube. On the last day, I finally felt like I knew what I was doing. Mind your step!
Information is so great & useful for visiting London. Thanks.
I loved taking the tube when I visited London! It was super easy
This video is really good for tourists, I have been travelling to London for 8 years now so I don't even need to be watching this video, but I remember being terrified the first time I used the underground in case I did something wrong, and videos like this helped calm my nerves.
This is my 4th visit to London since 2016 & gotta say of ALL the videos I’ve seen yours are by far the easiest to understand and have the most reliable info !
My first trip I was 55 and alone ( still travel alone ) I was so intimidated I used black cabs everywhere! Even back to Heathrow ( about 200$!)
I was so scared of trying this by myself . In 2017 I stayed in Airbnb w a Londoner who said I’d never enjoy London without using the tube and or bus- so I did- this is my second huge lesson - stay inside zone 1 - I stupidly wanted to stay near portobello road - bc of the “famous” antiques there & online?( big mistake ) I had to travel in “ city of London” from queens park station that was 20 min walk from my Airbnb! It took me 40min every am and pm to get to London and back - my phone went dead from using maps constantly! I learned quickly to always always have a backup battery to prevent having to go all the way home bc those ideas if charging phones in Starbucks ? Everyone else is planning the same ! Lol!
Last year bc of your videos I stayed in a recommended (by you )hotel -“ the resident Victoria “ about 2 blocks from the palace and near EVERY THING!!( best hotel in London imho)
this made me finally fall in love w London- I had previously spent most of my time in Oxford and only went to London a day or 2 bc of that 1st experience.
If you are older American & travel alone , this is the best way to plan your trip ! I plan to use every day of my London time in different zones this year / I want to see battersea , and areas like Neal’s Yard (that I’m not sure is I’m Covent garden ?)
Anyway I wondered if your 5 , 6 day plans were divided by zones or areas? Bc I would much rather do it that way then go back and forth ! I’m staying in downtown Zone 1 again but an Airbnb ( bc I really want a bathtub !) ❤near Maunsel Street ( Covent garden ?)
Yes the whole point of our itineraries is that we give routes that don't require you to travel back and forth around the city. Almost every single day you could avoid using public transport if you're up for a good stroll! ❤️
Really helpful video. my mom and I are visiting london for the first time next week for my birthday trip can't wait 🥰❤️
Fab video’s. You actually show me things I hadn’t seen, and lived and worked here all my life. Cheers
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Thank you so much for these videos. My wife and two youngest kids are heading to London for the first time in October.
I'm returning to London this August with my last visit being in 2019. I'm excited to start binging your videos again as a refresher! This is a great one, I never ended up in the wrong place, but I was not confident in the tube. When I'd get to the bottom of the stairs and look at the map, I couldn't decide if I need to go right or left. Nice thing is even if you get lost, it's not hard to get back by bus! :)
Just follow the signs or ask someone 🙂
@@loveandlondonTube is 💩
The signs are excellent and almost always positioned in the most logical places for where you'll be looking or may be confused. The style guide TfL uses to make sure all signs are consistent is immense (I think you can download it and it's fascinating) and in many ways we're considered the benchmark for other city metro systems on how to create maps and signage. It is very easy to get around and most Londoners are friendly and will help (as will staff). Sure, you may not get much of a conversation going on a train and people will be stuck into their phones or listening to their music on noise cancelling headphones, but elsewhere you'll be all good!
@@JonathanMorris777 After visiting this time, I took a bit more time to slow down and really look at the signage that was posted. I found myself navigating much quicker than before and feeling confident about where I would end up. I think the first time around I was just overwhelmed with traveling via public transit as where I live is strictly automobile. Coming back a second time, I felt like an old pro.
I am glad I found you. I will be making my first visit to London in December. I have been watching your videos for the last few days and taking notes.
Awesome! Be sure to grab one of our itineraries which come with maps, our best local tips we don't share anywhere else and a lot more: shop.loveandlondon.com
This was super helpful! I'm visiting London this spring and I love all your content 🥰
Glad to hear it! ❤️
London has,officially,over 100,000 "Places Of Interest" so ENJOY!
I'll be coming for the London Marathon 2024!! I love how easy this process looks! Thank you! :)
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@@loveandlondon I might have to look into at least a one day version. I'm not there for a long time. I teach, so it's hard to get time off during the school year. Coffee, food, and a few things to see!!! Again, that's for the great videos, these are so helpful! :)
I went to London for the first time in 1988! Since then I’ve been 4 or 5 times and love it and the Brits…my first excursion on the Tube was a scary experience but once you get used to the stations/Districts, it’s so easy…Mind The Gap!…my only problem was at that time Portobello was in the next district so when I came up from the The Tube, I was met by Police telling me I owed an additional 10 pounds because I was outside my ticket’s limit…your video was fun, thank you for helping all of us…everything practically sparkled is was so modern and clean! Wish I could hop on a plane go again! (I’m A Southern Californian gal)
Another reason to not do a travel card 😎 thanks for watching!
I’m guessing it probably wasn’t the “Police” .. they’ve probably got other things to be doing, and it’s anyway not quite a criminal offence to be riding outside your ticket boundaries .. you won’t get wrestled to the ground and tasered for that 😅
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Have you taken Metrolink or any light rail on L.A. Metro's network. Do you find either network easier to use than the Tube?
Southern California? I love living in London and visited California to stay a 7-week USA/Canadian holiday in 1979 and IF I had the money,then Southern Cali is the place where I would have loved a second home.
Enjoy My London:)
Amazing video.. As usual very informative !!! I moved to London last month... I am getting used to riding the Underground and the Overground... I love watching your videos... Keep it up !!!
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This was so helpful. Thank you!
This was so helpful !! Just got back to LA from London. My whole trip was amazing because of this chanel 💪🏻😎 It was so amazing to run into you at Mama Shelter. Till mext time !! 🎊
So nice to meet you too Lucien! So glad you said hello ❤️❤️
The Tube contributes significantly to make London the greatest city in the world!!! 😎👍
This is so helpful thank you xoxo your are the best . Cant wait till my next trip to London someday soon .
There is also the night tube which is on selected lines and runs beyond midnight till 5 or 6 am. They’re the Victoria, Jubilee, Central, Northern and Piccadilly Lines.
At weekends.
Just returned from my first trip to London. We went almost everywhere on the Tube. We were advised by a station employee to use our credit card instead of an Oyster Card so that’s what we did (super easy). Great Video!
Yup! Contactless is always easier than oyster 😎thanks for watching!
thank you for this preview!
Thank you Jess. This is incredibly helpful!!
Your welcome ❤️
Thank you very much for your video! I'm just about to come to London and it's very useful for me to know more about this city in advance. What you say is very interesting! 😊
Thanks for the info! My wife and I will be in London in March 2024 for our anniversary. We were there in 2010 so excited to go back. Can't wait!!
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Excellent summary. As a Londoner even I learnt some new things!
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I love your videos!! Very helpful! Thanks for the great effort ..
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This was very helpful and succinct! Thank you!
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I would also mention the Museum of Transportation for those who are really interested in the Tube and how it began as well as all the cool old double-decker busses. Also excellent for children.
I recommend Jago Hazzard's and Geoff Marshall's You Tube channels for folks that might want to dive into the history and intricacies of the Tube.
Hello, thanks for sharing the Tube video.
Very helpful. Thank you
Good job! A couple of things maybe would need added. The whole "..bound" concept, as is North, South, East, West ..bound is really key to heading down the right tunnel / escalator etc to the platform, but I don't know of anywhere else, certainly not in Europe, that does it that way .. and although it's kind of obvious in a way, I've know a lot of visitors who don't really grasp it to begin with and try to work with destination stations instead. Also perhaps worth mentioning that some stations, most importantly Covent Garden, are only accessible by elevator and also some may not always be open .. and also the big differences in depths of the tunnels and train sizes on the different lines.
Great video! I’m planning a trip London for next year!
Fantastic video, thank you
I just moved to London 2 months ago. Im soo sad that you only posted this now it would have helped sooo much😱. Great Video !!!😁
Thanks for watching anyway!
City mapper was a lifesaver, just came back from my trip
Loved the notting hill gate platform for cricle and distrct lines because it had an amazing skylight and it let in natural light and I loved the design of it it was amazing
As someone who comes from an area with almost no mass transit to speak of, and never used an underground before in my life, the Tube was easy-peasy. The hardest part at first was just determining whether I needed eastbound or westbound to get from where I was to where I wanted to be. Super easy to get the hang of it, though. And don't be afraid to ask the TFL folks for help. Without exception, every one of them I spoke to was incredibly pleasant and helpful.
Oh yes they're so helpful! :)
Although I have used the Underground all my life (which is too long!) I have always been puzzled by the fact that cardinal directions are used to identify the way you want to go, but have never been shown on any map that I have ever seen.
@@batman51 Blimey that's a really good point, especially considering North Acton is between East Acton and West Acton on the tube map!
I'm travelling to London from the North for the first time in my life next week and this video really helped settle my nerves, thank you!! 😅
You're welcome!
Thanks for letting us know the manner of taking tube in London~
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this video is great! I went to London back in 2017 and never used Citymapper and wow, this app will save me so much effort and googling! I'm moving to London from Australia early next year and this is just the updated video I needed 😃
Glad to hear it :)
Good explainations concise and a pleasant person thé Guide.
Another tip is if you don't want to be in a crowded train, try and use a less crowded line to get A to B, even if it takes longer, for instance I know that taking the Central Line from Liverpool Street to Notting Hill Gate is far quicker, but it is most likely going to be crowded so I could take the Circle Line which is a far less crowded line.
Great video. Very helpful
Thanks for watching :)
Great video. I love the London Tube. As a person with severe impaired visibility, I find it very easy to use, especially compared to the Dutch tube and bus station. Also, a big, big thumbs up for you, for saying that not all disabilities are visible. Very important.
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I just visited UK/London for the first time, came back home yesterday. I stressed a lot beforehand about how to get to the hotel, how to use the tube... Thanks really for your videos! I found them before my trip and learnt a lot and felt brave enough to use the tube 😊 The tube can be a bit confusing at start and I could see I wasn't the only one feeling lost at times 😅 When in doubt I asked others and always got help from friendly Londoners 😊
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Great advice for first-time tube travellers
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Great info - thanks
You explained the experience so well. We travel with kids so including that information was helpful too. Thank you! I hope you make a video on trains. My family was visiting Scotland and one of the stations was unmanned. We had no clue what to do.
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for this! I live in the US where public transport is already limited at best, and i live in an area that doesnt even have a public bus, let alone a subway or train system. My mom and I are going to london next year and this video helped us immensely.
Glad to hear it! ❤️
If you don't have an app, it's still pretty easy to find your way on the tube. The way-finding signs in stations are very clear and self explanatory, and even if you get a bit lost you can just catch a train back or change your route along the way, as there are often several options.
What a great explanation!
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I live up north but love going to London as much as possible (usually 4 times a year) the last time I went 3 weeks ago I was asked how to get to certain tube stations especially ones close to Buckingham palace, Downing Street and Westminster abbey (which are all within walking distance of each other to be fair) I must look like a Londoner 😎 I love helping people out whether is giving directions, carrying a buggy/pram up steps or as in the case of someone asking if I had "a light" ? To which I replied "sorry I'm don't wear a watch" I can't get enough of the place
Very professional video...thank you
Thanks for watching!
you are really genius about London. :) I love all your videos
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Great video 📹 can't wait to see London again in May and June ❤🇬🇧
Thanks for watching!
I am gonna be there soon. Your vdo tutorial and suggestions are so much helpful. Hope to see you.
Be sure to watch some of our many many other videos too ! ❤️
Very informative.
Try to avoid riding during the busy morning and evening commute times if you can. The corridors, platforms, and trains will be packed with people. When I visit, I try to avoid the Tube till around 9:30AM and from around 5-7PM.
Excellent video.
I have used the underground for many years and this is probably the most friendly and easiest to understand video I have seen to date. I don't suppose you fancy going to Tokyo and explaining their underground do you? It's quite confusing for a first time visitor. 🙂
Wow! I had forgotten how bonkers our public transport system is! This vid is beautiful , and the presenter is wonderful... I am a Londoner, and happened upon this literally by accident! (I searched for "Tube")
Thank you
Good work. As always.
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Very helpful. Staying in Notting Hill 👍
Great video. I have been to London twice in the last year. I have an oyster card but like the different ways you can pay. It’s fairly easy once you get it. I downloaded the Tfl to go app and it is great. Yes google maps do the same thing. I did take the bus more on my last trip in October because I wasn’t in a rush and you get to see sights.
This is great!!!
Real nice video! Cheers from Toronto Canada 🇨🇦
Thanks for watching !
I am going to be in Ilford (Zone 4) for a long period - as a tourist. Will be using the Elizabeth Line quite a bit.
Very nice city with traveling facilities on the earth and under the earth.❤❤❤❤ enjoyed a lot.❤❤
Born and brought up in London. I'm addicted to your videos. Reminds me what an incredible city London is. Getting lots of tips. Will try Chinatown bakery and Vinegar Yard. Have you done a bid on Battersea Power Station?
Your info is spot on, btw.
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We were pretty nervous to use the tube in London as we aren't used to public transport but this video was super helpful! Just got back from our trip and we loved using it, it was super easy and convenient.
Glad it was helpful!