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Does London have a rail system?
London has one of the largest public transport networks in the world, with integrated underground, train and bus systems spanning the city.Trains run frequently almost every day to London, although there may be less services during the weekends and bank holidays. Check our live train times for up-to-date information on trains to London.If you are making journeys within London, you can use Oyster or contactless pay as you go and Travelcards for travel on National Rail and Transport for London rail services, London Underground, DLR, London Buses and London Trams.

How many types of trains are there in London : TfL operates three different railway systems across London. The largest is the London Underground, a rapid transit system operating on sub-surface lines and in deep-level "tube" lines. TfL also operates the Docklands Light Railway (DLR), an automated light rail system in the east of the city, and the Tramlink system.

Are trains in London free

On National Rail services in London you can travel free anytime Monday to Friday, except between 04:30-09:30. You can travel free anytime on weekends and public holidays. See where you can travel on the Freedom Pass map.

Is the London Tube a train : Tube trains are trains, the Tube is just the colloquial name for the London Underground train network, where the deep level lines have tunnels which are round like tubes.

Buses are also cheaper than trains, with a flat fare of £1.65 per single journey. You can take two bus journeys for the price of one if you touch in using the same card on the second journey within an hour, thanks to the “Hopper Fare”.

You need to pay £7 for an Oyster card. Oyster cards aren't accepted at stations between Reading and Iver.

Do I need an Oyster card in London

Yes, each person travelling needs their own Oyster card, Travelcard or contactless payment card. If you are coming to London in a group of 10 or more people who plan to travel around the capital together, you can buy a Group Day Travelcard*.the Tube

The London Underground is often called the Tube because of the shape of the tunnels. The London Underground is one of the oldest metro systems in the world, opening in 1863. When the Central Line Railway opened in 1900, it was called the Twopenny Tube, referencing the price of a ticket.Tube trains are trains, the Tube is just the colloquial name for the London Underground train network, where the deep level lines have tunnels which are round like tubes. Not every line goes underground for its whole length however and many stations around the edge of London are surface level.

Daily Travel Card Prices

Type Day Anytime Price Off-Peak Day Price
Adult Zones 1-2 £8.10 £8.10
Adult Zones 1-3 £9.60 £9.60
Adult Zones 1-4 £11.70 £11.70
Adult Zones 1-5 £13.90 £13.90

Is London tube same as Metro : Metro is used by other cities to brand their underground or light rail systems (eg Paris, Shanghai, Newcastle UK). The London branding is Underground or "the Tube".

What is the difference between the Tube and the rail in London : “The Tube” refers to the London Underground that services most of the city, “The Overground” is the rail network that serves Greater London, and “The National Rail” is the train service that connects London to other parts of the UK.

What is the cheapest way to travel in London

How to travel cheap in London

  • Get an Oyster card.
  • Go contactless.
  • Know where you're travelling to.
  • Avoid travelling during peak hours.
  • Take the bus for long distances.
  • Take advantage of the Hopper fare.
  • Rent a bike when it's sunny.
  • Walk wherever possible.


You only pay for the journeys you make and it's cheaper than buying a paper single or return ticket (train companies may offer special deals on some journeys). In Zones 1-9, your fare is capped so you can travel as much as you like in one day or week (Monday to Sunday), without paying more.You can buy a Visitor Oyster card* online before you travel to London. It will be posted to your home address. This means you arrive in London with your travel ticket ready to start exploring the city. You cannot buy a Visitor Oyster card when you arrive in London.

Is Oyster cheaper than a card : It's more than 50% cheaper than buying a paper Travelcard or single tickets with cash. Oyster cards have a daily price cap – once you reach this limit, you won't pay for any additional journeys (excluding Thames Clippers River Bus where there is no capping).