Google Maps is a great all-round tool for navigating in London, the rest of the UK, and many other parts of the world.
What is the best app for Travelling around London?
8 best London transport and travel apps
- Visit London app – official city guide and offline maps.
- TfL Oyster app and TfL Go.
- AccessAble app.
- Citymapper London app.
- Santander Cycles app.
- London Architecture Guide app.
- Uber Boat by Thames Clippers app.
- Raise Tower Bridge app.
Where can I get a free London map?
The most popular map by far is the London Underground map which you will find at most underground stations in dispensers in the public areas. These are free. The home page for public transport maps at TfL contains links to maps to all forms of public transport bus, rail, underground, tram and river services.
What app to use for London transport?
Our travel app TfL Go is built around our iconic Tube map. Add it to your iOS and Android devices to plan your journey around London.
How do I find my way around London?
Use Google Maps to help you plan a dynamic route around London. Whether you want to rent a bike, walk or catch the bus, Google Maps can tell you the quickest routes and even let you know what time the public transport is running.
Do I need an Oyster card in London?
This means you will need to buy an Oyster card and get a 7 Day Travelcard loaded onto it. If you live in the UK, you can buy an Oyster card before you arrive in London. If you do not live in the UK, you can only buy an Oyster card when you arrive in London.
How much does an Oyster card cost?
How much does an Oyster card cost? The Oyster card costs £7. You then add money to the card to pay for your travel. The £7 fee is not a deposit.
What is the cheapest way to use the London Underground?
Pay as you go
You don’t have to work out the cost of your journey in advance. You can pay as you go using contactless (card or device), an Oyster card or a Visitor Oyster card. It also offers great value as pay as you go is cheaper than buying single tickets and you get daily and weekly capping.
What is the best UK road map?
Philip’s 2022 Road Atlas Britain and Ireland is the top-of-the-range paperback road atlas featuring the latest maps from the Philip’s digital database. Voted Britain’s clearest and most detailed in an independent consumer survey, the mapping is super-clear.
How do I download London maps?
Select your own map
- On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Maps app .
- Tap your profile picture or initial. Offline maps.
- Tap Select your own map.
- Adjust the map according to the area that you want to download.
- Tap Download.
Can I use my phone instead of Oyster?
Smartphone as an Oyster card: fares, travel history
Using your smartphone to pay for your journey costs the same as a regular Oyster card pay-as-you-go fare, with the same daily and weekly fare caps that benefit Oyster users also offered to smartphone-paying commuters and which are applied automatically.
Is contactless cheaper than Oyster?
It’s the easiest and most convenient way to pay, is supported on every form of transport, and in most cases is either cheaper or the same price as using an Oyster card.
Can I tap Oyster app instead of card?
The new app enables iPhone and Android smartphone owners to use their phone to add pay as you go credit or Travelcards to their Oyster card. The credit is then available 30 minutes later when the Oyster card is tapped onto a ticket gate reader.
Is London difficult to navigate?
The main thing that tends to baffle tourists (and even resident Londoners!) is definitely the city’s complex and intricate underground system, known to locals as ‘the tube’. There are 11 lines in total, all serving different (and overlapping) parts of the city.
What are 5 ways of travelling around London?
Ways to get around
- Cycling.
- Walking.
- Tube.
- IFS Cloud Cable Car.
- Elizabeth line.
Is London easy to navigate?
Navigating your way around a place as big, busy and expensive as London can be a daunting task. But thanks to the city’s walkable streets and safe, affordable public transport options, travelling around London can be simple and stress free.
Is it cheaper to use Oyster or card?
As a general rule a Travelcard is more expensive than an Oyster card or Contactless payment card. The exception is if you make 3 or more journeys for 6 days or more within a 7 day period.
Is 3 days enough in London?
If you only have 3 days in London you certainly won’t need to leave the city for want of things to do. If this is your first visit, we actually would recommend spending the full 3 days in London as there is so much to see, do, eat, and take in!
How much do Oyster card cost UK?
You need to pay £7 for an Oyster card. If you got your card on or after 4 September 2022, the fee is non-refundable. If you got your Oyster card before 23 February 2020, you can get your £5 refunded when you don’t need your card anymore.
Do you need 1 Oyster card per person?
Only one person can travel with an Oyster card at any time. If 2 people are travelling together they need 2 Oyster cards. However another person can use your Oyster card when you are not travelling.
Can you get an Oyster card as a tourist?
A Visitor Oyster card is a quick and easy way to pay for travel on public transport in London. Buy your card before you leave home and save money with special offers.