Great explanation of how to use the tube. Because of the way the various lines are laid out It’s worth checking if it is shorter to actually walk to your destination (on a street map) than to get the tube. some stations on different lines are literally around the corner from each other. Central London is quite small and walkable, who knows you might discover something unexpected if you walk.
We were surprised how easy it was to get around London. We agree, you can walk to many places easily and the Tube can get you all over the city. We loved exploring the city and can't wait to return!
@@AmericanTravelFamily I am unsure now which station it is but to get from Liverpool Street to it means changing lines. In reality, it is practically across the street. Imagine, coming out of the station and seeing your starting point across the street.
@@AmericanTravelFamilyI would recommend to go in winter at Hyde park they have a winter wonderland and it’s one of the best things ever (I’m from the uk and go london a lot)
One thing you forgot to mention is that the unused credit you load onto an Oyster card never runs out, so if you come to london once a year or once every five years, that credit will still be on the Oyster card for you to use. Also If you don't register the card in your name you can lend it to other friends or family to use if THEY visit London. Oyster cards can be topped up not only at any station, but also at a great many newsagents all over London as well as online. If you DO decide to register your OYSTERCARD an advantage is if you lose it or it's stolen, TfL will add whatever credit you had on the missing card to a new card. One final thing, if you have no further use for the Oyster card and have no intention of ever visiting London again, you can surrender it at most TFL railway stations and they will give you the cost of the card plus whatever credit was on it back to you.
Do I need to get for my 6 year old child also an Oyster card? If not, do I have to carry my child in the entry and exit gates? I will have luggage too! Any tips would be a great help!! Thank you!
You didn't mention 'stand on the right' on escalators! Commuters will walk up & down on the left. Typical close stations are Covent Garden & Leicester Sq on the Picadilly. Avoid the rush hour!! The Circle, Met & District trains are air conditioned. All the deep level trains aren't, there simply isn't space on the cars to install it!
All great info! Thanks for the tips. We always stand on the right if we are not walking on escalators. Did not know all the trains weren't air conditioned.
As a Londoner, I would also like to add to this excellent advice: 1. When about to board, stand to the sides of the doors (not, as tourists do, directly in front), to allow passengers off 1st. 2. If you have young children, AVOID the single doors at each end of the carriage; there's a gap between carriages and my 4 year-old once tripped and fell onto the tracks (I was holding his hand at the time!)!! 3. Try to walk on the left (there are signs). 4. Personal security: there are pickpockets at "tourist hotspots".
Thank you very much for the tips. Perhaps you can guide me on this - Do I need to get for my 6 year old child also an Oyster card? If not, do I have to carry my child in the entry and exit gates? I will have luggage too! Any tips would be a great help!! Thank you!
@@beginner828 Please forgive the delay. Children under 11 years travel free and at every station, there is a double-width turnstile for: wheelchairs, folk with suitcases, ditto with children.
I don't know, I grew up in (Outer) London, a mile or so from an Underground Station, and I have never called it the Tube, it's the Underground. I'm trying to think back to family days out, when we'd take the Underground to London. 'The Tube' was just a bit, I don't know, silly I suppose. It says it on the maps, doesn't it, 'London Underground'. Sorry, just always grates on me when people say 'everyone calls it the Tube'. I watched your video of your trip to London, very professional, and a nice family.
Thanks for the response. Obviously as a tourist we want to call things what the locals do. So every bit of info helps. We heard it called both while we were there. Thanks for watching and the compliment!
Wow these resources are great tips for visiting London using the Tube metro.
Thanks Laurie!
Video izuzetno brzo dao bezbtoj dobrih saveta za koriscenje metroa.Jako korisno za vrliki deo gradjjana pogotovu za turiste.Bravo
these are good tips to know. great clip
Thanks Eddie!
Great explanation of how to use the tube. Because of the way the various lines are laid out It’s worth checking if it is shorter to actually walk to your destination (on a street map) than to get the tube. some stations on different lines are literally around the corner from each other. Central London is quite small and walkable, who knows you might discover something unexpected if you walk.
We were surprised how easy it was to get around London. We agree, you can walk to many places easily and the Tube can get you all over the city. We loved exploring the city and can't wait to return!
@@AmericanTravelFamily , next time try City Maps it's excellent .
Glad you all had a great time
@@lawrenceglaister4364 ok, we"ll check that out. Thanks!
@@AmericanTravelFamily I am unsure now which station it is but to get from Liverpool Street to it means changing lines. In reality, it is practically across the street. Imagine, coming out of the station and seeing your starting point across the street.
I miss London!
Me too let’s go back for Christmas🎄
@@AmericanTravelFamilyI would recommend to go in winter at Hyde park they have a winter wonderland and it’s one of the best things ever (I’m from the uk and go london a lot)
this is the best video!!! thanks a lot for the information!
Thank you so much! Glad it helped.
Excellent video guys 💯🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🎊
Thank you 🙌
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Great info, lovely family
Thanks for visiting!
The red line - Central line
The grey line - Jubilee Line
Thank you!
@@AmericanTravelFamily I use the tube everyday to get to my work 😅
1:28 Youbcant use it on heathrow or gatwick express
One thing you forgot to mention is that the unused credit you load onto an Oyster card never runs out, so if you come to london once a year or once every five years, that credit will still be on the Oyster card for you to use.
Also If you don't register the card in your name you can lend it to other friends or family to use if THEY visit London.
Oyster cards can be topped up not only at any station, but also at a great many newsagents all over London as well as online.
If you DO decide to register your OYSTERCARD an advantage is if you lose it or it's stolen, TfL will add whatever credit you had on the missing card to a new card.
One final thing, if you have no further use for the Oyster card and have no intention of ever visiting London again, you can surrender it at most TFL railway stations and they will give you the cost of the card plus whatever credit was on it back to you.
Qq with oyster card .. if one doesn’t end up using up all the balance in the card can I give the card to some one else to use it later
Yes you can!
You have to pre order off of the Pixies. Very cheap but you have to carry Unicorns 🦄 Piss for at least 3 stops.
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@@AmericanTravelFamily 😂
Always make sure to tap out. If you don't do that the oyster system will assume you travelled to the end of the line and charge you accordingly.
Do I need to get for my 6 year old child also an Oyster card? If not, do I have to carry my child in the entry and exit gates? I will have luggage too! Any tips would be a great help!! Thank you!
The Oyster Cards for the kids can be bought in the same machine at the tube station? Thanks for the great video!
Yes, I think so! Thank you!
You didn't mention 'stand on the right' on escalators! Commuters will walk up & down on the left. Typical close stations are Covent Garden & Leicester Sq on the Picadilly. Avoid the rush hour!! The Circle, Met & District trains are air conditioned. All the deep level trains aren't, there simply isn't space on the cars to install it!
All great info! Thanks for the tips. We always stand on the right if we are not walking on escalators. Did not know all the trains weren't air conditioned.
As a Londoner, I would also like to add to this excellent advice:
1. When about to board, stand to the sides of the doors (not, as tourists do, directly in front), to allow passengers off 1st.
2. If you have young children, AVOID the single doors at each end of the carriage; there's a gap between carriages and my 4 year-old once tripped and fell onto the tracks (I was holding his hand at the time!)!!
3. Try to walk on the left (there are signs).
4. Personal security: there are pickpockets at "tourist hotspots".
Thank you very much for the tips. Perhaps you can guide me on this -
Do I need to get for my 6 year old child also an Oyster card? If not, do I have to carry my child in the entry and exit gates? I will have luggage too! Any tips would be a great help!! Thank you!
@@beginner828 Please forgive the delay.
Children under 11 years travel free and at every station, there is a double-width turnstile for: wheelchairs, folk with suitcases, ditto with children.
Thnx 👍💯
You're welcome
I don't know, I grew up in (Outer) London, a mile or so from an Underground Station, and I have never called it the Tube, it's the Underground. I'm trying to think back to family days out, when we'd take the Underground to London. 'The Tube' was just a bit, I don't know, silly I suppose. It says it on the maps, doesn't it, 'London Underground'.
Sorry, just always grates on me when people say 'everyone calls it the Tube'. I watched your video of your trip to London, very professional, and a nice family.
Thanks for the response. Obviously as a tourist we want to call things what the locals do. So every bit of info helps. We heard it called both while we were there. Thanks for watching and the compliment!
Don't use American Simplified, Use English English. Or could you could end up in GLASGOW. 😮
Good advice! 👍
I dont know if this good but all I can say is that your voice is not the worst but annoying to listen to
Good to know...which voice female at beginning or the male throughout?
@@AmericanTravelFamily your voice is fine. Thanks for doing these helpful videos.
Ridiculous comment.
@@keefsmiff we all know any american making a video on 'how to use the tube' is always irritating, and often has incorrect facts
@mudchute4dlr but if you know everything,why would you watch , your sad mate , they are the same as you would be in a new place , grow up
Seems like the same logic of Paris metro!!
Yes very similar