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.
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.
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.
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!
@@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!
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.
@@loveandlondon Lets say, if I wanted to travel around London for 7 days, and if I installed Oyster app, on my Android phone, and loaded it with equivalent of 7 days travel card for the zones I was planning to be travelling through, would I still need to pay 7 pounds, for getting an Oyster card, or the £7 is only when purchasing a physical Oyster card from a retailer?
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
I think certain parts of it are now messy but in general it's pretty easy. Some connections are confusing but that's only 2 or 3 out of 270 plus stations
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:)
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.
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!
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.
Thank you! I just moved to Europe from a small town in USA that had no real public transit, and I'm visiting London for the first time this week! This video helps my anxiety a lot while I'm getting used to everything!
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.
As someone who lives in a much smaller city than London and have never used anything even close to the London underground, I have been a little nervous about navigating it when I visit so I'm very glad I found this video it was so helpful and made me feel much better about it, I've now downloaded citymapper ready!
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! ❤️
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?
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)
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 😅
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:)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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
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 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.
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.
I loveeee this. Yes Jess always spot on when it comes to the tips and tricks. Oh at Green Park, if your switching between the Piccadilly and Jubilee lines don't go through the long tunnel, instead go via the ticket hall, it's quicker. Honestly if your coming to London, Love and London should be your guide.
@@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! :)
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.
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
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! :)
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.
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 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.
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!!
Thank you for mentioning some disabilities are not visible. Also always tap out even if exit is open and always use the same card throughout the day (whether on tube or bus). Plus as with Paris Metro some stops can have significant walks between lines. Finally there are a couple of very useful connections where say 2 popular southbound lines are on adjacent platforms which make the connecting so much easier (though can’t remember which stations !)……And Elizabeth is so much bigger/more spacious than regular tube. That’s all folks 😊
@@mbrady2329 very impressive knowledge !…..but also very useful as my home for the last 35 years has been Manchester so Euston and Victoria Line are regular haunts when returning to London
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.
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
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. 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.
When you said it was about an hour's walk from Green Park to Notting Hill Gate I did a double take and had to check. Sure enough, it is about 2.6 miles and thus a very long walk. No wonder I get sore feet walking around London.
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 😊
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 😃
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.
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 !! 🎊
El mejor video que he encontrado sobre el transporte en Londres. Y eso que he visto como más de 25. La felicito por ser tan clara, específica y asertiva con los que vamos a ir a Londres por primera vez. Llego el 28 de diciembre 2024 al aeropuerto de Heathrow, mi alojamiento está es Paddington Gloucester Terrace y aún no sé como llegar. Gracias
Really helpful! I am somewhat anxious about tube travel and will be going from Victoria to South Woodford, via Oxford Circus, in a few days, so this video is enormously helpful as it changes from the Victoria line to the Central line at the same station that I will change at! And it also shows where and how to pay by contactless card. Thank you thank you thank you! 🙂
As someone who can almost be called a Londoner because I have been there so many times, I have to say that this is a very good video and every visitor to London should see it!
I know it's not the Tube, but I definitely think riding the DLR at least once is worth it for tourists. Just an added idea for folks visiting for several days. If you're in central London, you can transfer at Bank. Take the line to Lewisham and visit Greenwich. Make sure to NOT travel at peak times and get a seat at the very front. It's worth waiting a couple trains if it's busy for the front seat. You'll get a great view of the Docklands as it is mostly above ground and in certain parts elevated. I won't go over all the cool things to see in Greenwich itself, but there's a great skyline view of central London from Greenwich Park. (As an aside for anyone who's a fan of great skyline views... try Primrose Hill (Regent's Park) and Parliament Hill (Hampstead Heath).)
There is also a TFL App which I used when my wife and I spent 3 weeks in London last July. I found it pretty easy to use. You can even use it to hire TFL bikes.
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 !!!
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. 🙂
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! 😊
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
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.
I think it’s pretty simple to follow. I used to make my way around the network independently aged about ten or eleven over fifty years ago. What’s far more complicated is the confusing pricing structure. Don’t forget, the overground rail system is equally extensive.
If you don't have an app, it's still pretty easy to find your way on the tube just using the tube map, which is displayed on every platform and train. The way-finding signs in stations are very clear and self explanatory, and even if you get a bit lost you can just catch the next train back (they are very frequent) or change your route along the way, as there are often different routes you can take.
Question: I will be traveling with my family to London in a few weeks. We are a group of 3 and with only 1 credit card available. Best way to pay for all of our tube rides? Is it possible to tap in and tap out 3 times in order to pay for each of our rides using a single credit card? Or should we instead get an oyster card? Or 3 of this? It will be a 5 day stay and plan to use the tube a lot. Thanks a bunch for your attention and for all your wonderful content!
Nope, as mentioned everyone needs their own payment method. Oyster works for those without a card, or if someone pays with phone and one with the physical card, that counts as two different cards
I found the tube easy to navigate when i was there. Helps that English is my first language. Could be more difficult for foreign travellers outside of the anglosphere.
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")
I’m a northerner and I can say the tube is fantastic. I’ve been to NewYork , Washington, Sydney and Melbourne , none are as good as the tube. London has got it right.
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.
Australia doesn't have anything similar to the Tube, but as my introduction to such underground systems was in Moscow and Beijing, I found the London Tube really easy as everything is in English!!! If you can't read English just do as I did in Bucharest, Romania, and count the stops!
During a recent London visit, after an initial malfunction of our Oyster cards, we switched to simply tapping in & out with our chip credit cards. (Keep an eye on your balance, but we had no problem.) By the way, every encounter we had with station workers was outstanding-thorough advice & directions; going beyond expectations to provide personal assistance.
You will only need to check your balance at the end of the week as it will do a daily cap and then if you use it more than 1 day then it will have a weekly cap too. So you might get charged 10p on first use, but won't know the full amount until 7 days have passed, either way there's a maximum you can pay in 1 day £8.10 and a maximum you can pay in one week. For example if you only use Zones 1 and 2, once you reach the daily cap £8.10 you can't pay anymore that's the maximum for the whole day. If you use the pass daily then once 7 days have passed it will look to see if you're paying a daily cap or the weekly cap which for zones 1 and 2 together are £40.70 that means if you spend 5 days travelling at £8.10 you get two days FREE.
My wife and I are from Australia, and we were meeting German friends of ours in London. They told us to meet them at Marble Arch. Of course, we didn't know it was a tube station and so were waiting for them at the arch in Hyde Park 😅
Thank you Jess for the tap to pay tip. I just arrived from the States yesterday and it was so easy compared to purchasing and topping off an Oyster Card like I did during visits in 2012 and 2016.
See it. Say it. Sorted. On my travels to London and Scotland, I was saying this on an hourly basis. I'd be at a museum, or riding horses in Hyde Park... "See it, Say it, Sorted" just ran through my head the entire two weeks I was there. It was a blast!
I feel this should be mentioned. Do not use a tube station as a way to cross the building it is in. I arrived at a station (I believe it was in a railway station), checked out and after realizing that I exited on the wrong side of the building, I checked back in and out at the same tube station but at a different exit and got charged 6 or 8 pounds for that
If you go in and out the same station within a certain time you will NOT be charged and if you do, it will automatically refund you. Unless you didn't tap out in which case you got the daily cap applied
I thought the Tube was really easy to navigate once you got a sense of the lines and where they connected to other lines. I ride NYC Transit every day and as much as I appreciate the system, I can see how it would be really confusing to tourists/outsiders. I think it's because the Underground was better planned as opposed to the NYC system, which was formed from a mishmash of different rail companies. I loved the Tube (but I'm a big rail fan)!
London Underground was also formed from different lines constructed by different companies all trying to make as much money as possible and with mostly little thought to interconnections.
I ordered an Oyster Card from TfL last week in preparation for a trip later this spring. It will be one of the tourist ones, not blue like a local, but I won't have to fumble with buying one at Heathrow.
@@loveandlondon Now that I'm back, my contactless Visa credit card behaved as advertised. My contactless debit card issued by my bank in Canada was rejected as Unsupported.
Thanks for the clarification on this 8:08, weirdly got anxious because I saw you pressed the button for one in past videos, lol. Counting down to my trip in September!! So excited to explore London.
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
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.
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.
@user-hf3mt1yc8b People always forget Glasgow has a subway.
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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@@loveandlondon Lets say, if I wanted to travel around London for 7 days, and if I installed Oyster app, on my Android phone, and loaded it with equivalent of 7 days travel card for the zones I was planning to be travelling through, would I still need to pay 7 pounds, for getting an Oyster card, or the £7 is only when purchasing a physical Oyster card from a retailer?
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 !
You can do it! Lovely comment!
Really cool
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.
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
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
Im in London right now for the 2023 marathon. This is awesome. You rock. Thank you!
Good luck!
it's called Snickers these days
As a Londoner let me say this is an outstanding video! 👍👍👍👍😊
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.
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 think certain parts of it are now messy but in general it's pretty easy. Some connections are confusing but that's only 2 or 3 out of 270 plus stations
Harry Beck was a genius.
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:)
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.
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 !!!
Thank you! I just moved to Europe from a small town in USA that had no real public transit, and I'm visiting London for the first time this week! This video helps my anxiety a lot while I'm getting used to everything!
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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
As someone who lives in a much smaller city than London and have never used anything even close to the London underground, I have been a little nervous about navigating it when I visit so I'm very glad I found this video it was so helpful and made me feel much better about it, I've now downloaded citymapper ready!
So glad! You will be fully equipped now :)
As a Londoner i sometimes find that using a bus is quicker for some journeys, and the view is better!
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.
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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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! ❤️
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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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.
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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.
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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!
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.
Doesn’t the Overground also run overnight?
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!
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.
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!
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
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 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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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.
I loveeee this. Yes Jess always spot on when it comes to the tips and tricks. Oh at Green Park, if your switching between the Piccadilly and Jubilee lines don't go through the long tunnel, instead go via the ticket hall, it's quicker. Honestly if your coming to London, Love and London should be your guide.
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I'll be coming for the London Marathon 2024!! I love how easy this process looks! Thank you! :)
You're very welcome! Be sure to grab one of our itineraries too: shop.loveandlondon.com/collections/itineraries
@@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! :)
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.
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
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 🙂
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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.
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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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.
Thank you so much for these videos. My wife and two youngest kids are heading to London for the first time in October.
Finish at midnight ! Here in Sydney they're 24/7.
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.
I went there on my last trip to London. It is so cool.
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!!
Thank you so much for buying our guides we really appreciate the support !! ❤️❤️
Thank you for mentioning some disabilities are not visible. Also always tap out even if exit is open and always use the same card throughout the day (whether on tube or bus). Plus as with Paris Metro some stops can have significant walks between lines. Finally there are a couple of very useful connections where say 2 popular southbound lines are on adjacent platforms which make the connecting so much easier (though can’t remember which stations !)……And Elizabeth is so much bigger/more spacious than regular tube. That’s all folks 😊
@@mbrady2329 very impressive knowledge !…..but also very useful as my home for the last 35 years has been Manchester so Euston and Victoria Line are regular haunts when returning to London
One of the branches of the Northern southbound at Euston is next to the southbound Victoria platform.
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!
I loved taking the tube when I visited London! It was super easy
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
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.
Really helpful video. my mom and I are visiting london for the first time next week for my birthday trip can't wait 🥰❤️
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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much needed insight, practical application did clear a lot of doubts of mine, i appreciate it broseph!
Love you, Jess, you make everywhere a brighter place!!!! Long may you stay!!!! 😊.
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!
When you said it was about an hour's walk from Green Park to Notting Hill Gate I did a double take and had to check. Sure enough, it is about 2.6 miles and thus a very long walk. No wonder I get sore feet walking around London.
People don't realise how huge London is !!
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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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 :)
Information is so great & useful for visiting London. Thanks.
Love and London, amazing video keep up the amazing work
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.
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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 ❤️❤️
El mejor video que he encontrado sobre el transporte en Londres. Y eso que he visto como más de 25. La felicito por ser tan clara, específica y asertiva con los que vamos a ir a Londres por primera vez. Llego el 28 de diciembre 2024 al aeropuerto de Heathrow, mi alojamiento está es Paddington Gloucester Terrace y aún no sé como llegar. Gracias
Really helpful! I am somewhat anxious about tube travel and will be going from Victoria to South Woodford, via Oxford Circus, in a few days, so this video is enormously helpful as it changes from the Victoria line to the Central line at the same station that I will change at! And it also shows where and how to pay by contactless card. Thank you thank you thank you! 🙂
Yay, we are so glad! There's lots of signs, so you will do great ❤️
As someone who can almost be called a Londoner because I have been there so many times, I have to say that this is a very good video and every visitor to London should see it!
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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I know it's not the Tube, but I definitely think riding the DLR at least once is worth it for tourists. Just an added idea for folks visiting for several days. If you're in central London, you can transfer at Bank. Take the line to Lewisham and visit Greenwich. Make sure to NOT travel at peak times and get a seat at the very front. It's worth waiting a couple trains if it's busy for the front seat. You'll get a great view of the Docklands as it is mostly above ground and in certain parts elevated. I won't go over all the cool things to see in Greenwich itself, but there's a great skyline view of central London from Greenwich Park. (As an aside for anyone who's a fan of great skyline views... try Primrose Hill (Regent's Park) and Parliament Hill (Hampstead Heath).)
amazing idea, used to live in brixton hill and this was my mums idea of a day out and i enjoyed it every time
There is also a TFL App which I used when my wife and I spent 3 weeks in London last July. I found it pretty easy to use. You can even use it to hire TFL bikes.
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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.
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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The Tube contributes significantly to make London the greatest city in the world!!! 😎👍
This was super helpful! I'm visiting London this spring and I love all your content 🥰
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London has,officially,over 100,000 "Places Of Interest" so ENJOY!
Thanks for letting us know the manner of taking tube in London~
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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. 🙂
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! 😊
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
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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I think it’s pretty simple to follow. I used to make my way around the network independently aged about ten or eleven over fifty years ago. What’s far more complicated is the confusing pricing structure. Don’t forget, the overground rail system is equally extensive.
If you don't have an app, it's still pretty easy to find your way on the tube just using the tube map, which is displayed on every platform and train. The way-finding signs in stations are very clear and self explanatory, and even if you get a bit lost you can just catch the next train back (they are very frequent) or change your route along the way, as there are often different routes you can take.
Question: I will be traveling with my family to London in a few weeks. We are a group of 3 and with only 1 credit card available. Best way to pay for all of our tube rides? Is it possible to tap in and tap out 3 times in order to pay for each of our rides using a single credit card? Or should we instead get an oyster card? Or 3 of this? It will be a 5 day stay and plan to use the tube a lot. Thanks a bunch for your attention and for all your wonderful content!
Nope, as mentioned everyone needs their own payment method. Oyster works for those without a card, or if someone pays with phone and one with the physical card, that counts as two different cards
Question: did you need tap your card/phone when you got off the first tube and were transferring to the second tube of your journey?
for the tubes, no! If you are transferring from train to tube then yes.
I found the tube easy to navigate when i was there. Helps that English is my first language. Could be more difficult for foreign travellers outside of the anglosphere.
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I'm wondering if cell phones get reception and GPS signal underground in the tube? All your videos are the best!
Generally no!
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")
For me It's refreshing to watch this video , since i got to used the Moscow Metro everyday. 😍 hoping to vist London very soon)) 🤭
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I’m a northerner and I can say the tube is fantastic. I’ve been to NewYork , Washington, Sydney and Melbourne , none are as good as the tube. London has got it right.
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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.
Great advice for first-time tube travellers
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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!
Australia doesn't have anything similar to the Tube, but as my introduction to such underground systems was in Moscow and Beijing, I found the London Tube really easy as everything is in English!!! If you can't read English just do as I did in Bucharest, Romania, and count the stops!
During a recent London visit, after an initial malfunction of our Oyster cards, we switched to simply tapping in & out with our chip credit cards. (Keep an eye on your balance, but we had no problem.)
By the way, every encounter we had with station workers was outstanding-thorough advice & directions; going beyond expectations to provide personal assistance.
You will only need to check your balance at the end of the week as it will do a daily cap and then if you use it more than 1 day then it will have a weekly cap too. So you might get charged 10p on first use, but won't know the full amount until 7 days have passed, either way there's a maximum you can pay in 1 day £8.10 and a maximum you can pay in one week. For example if you only use Zones 1 and 2, once you reach the daily cap £8.10 you can't pay anymore that's the maximum for the whole day. If you use the pass daily then once 7 days have passed it will look to see if you're paying a daily cap or the weekly cap which for zones 1 and 2 together are £40.70 that means if you spend 5 days travelling at £8.10 you get two days FREE.
My wife and I are from Australia, and we were meeting German friends of ours in London. They told us to meet them at Marble Arch. Of course, we didn't know it was a tube station and so were waiting for them at the arch in Hyde Park 😅
Ahah at least you weren't too far off from the meeting point 😅
It's a bit like learning to ride a bicycle.
I don't go to London for long periods yet when I return I get straight back into it quite easily.
Excellent summary. As a Londoner even I learnt some new things!
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Thank you Jess for the tap to pay tip. I just arrived from the States yesterday and it was so easy compared to purchasing and topping off an Oyster Card like I did during visits in 2012 and 2016.
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See it. Say it. Sorted.
On my travels to London and Scotland, I was saying this on an hourly basis.
I'd be at a museum, or riding horses in Hyde Park... "See it, Say it, Sorted" just ran through my head the entire two weeks I was there. It was a blast!
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I think most people in Britain (not just London) would give this the prize for the most irritating public address announcement ever!
I feel this should be mentioned. Do not use a tube station as a way to cross the building it is in. I arrived at a station (I believe it was in a railway station), checked out and after realizing that I exited on the wrong side of the building, I checked back in and out at the same tube station but at a different exit and got charged 6 or 8 pounds for that
Lol yes don't do that
If you go in and out the same station within a certain time you will NOT be charged and if you do, it will automatically refund you. Unless you didn't tap out in which case you got the daily cap applied
I thought the Tube was really easy to navigate once you got a sense of the lines and where they connected to other lines. I ride NYC Transit every day and as much as I appreciate the system, I can see how it would be really confusing to tourists/outsiders. I think it's because the Underground was better planned as opposed to the NYC system, which was formed from a mishmash of different rail companies. I loved the Tube (but I'm a big rail fan)!
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London Underground was also formed from different lines constructed by different companies all trying to make as much money as possible and with mostly little thought to interconnections.
I ordered an Oyster Card from TfL last week in preparation for a trip later this spring. It will be one of the tourist ones, not blue like a local, but I won't have to fumble with buying one at Heathrow.
Contactless is always easiest but that works too
@@loveandlondon Now that I'm back, my contactless Visa credit card behaved as advertised. My contactless debit card issued by my bank in Canada was rejected as Unsupported.
Thanks for the clarification on this 8:08, weirdly got anxious because I saw you pressed the button for one in past videos, lol. Counting down to my trip in September!! So excited to explore London.
Not on the tube! Thanks for watching ❤️
Yes, it is probably useful to know that other trains will require you to press the button to open the door.