What app do I need for London Underground?


What app do I need for London Underground? 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.


What is the best free app for London transport?

8 best London transport and travel apps
  • Visit London app – official city guide and offline maps. Get an insider's guide to the city with the Visit London app. ...
  • Citymapper London app. Navigate London transport with Citymapper. ...
  • Santander Cycles app. ...
  • Uber Boat by Thames Clippers app. ...
  • Raise Tower Bridge app.


How do you take the tube for the first time?

The London Underground | 15 Tips For First Timers
  1. Plan Your Route. ...
  2. Make Sure it is Quicker Than Walking. ...
  3. Use the Right Payment Method. ...
  4. Have Your Ticket Ready. ...
  5. Prepare Your Phone. ...
  6. Left in the Corridors, Right on the Escalators. ...
  7. Avoid Peak Times. ...
  8. Be Aware of Opening Hours.


Can I tap my bank card on the underground?

If your bank card shows the contactless payment symbol, you can use it to pay as you go straight away. You'll pay an adult rate fare. Many contactless cards issued outside the UK can be used to pay as you go for travel (overseas transaction fees may apply):


How do you tap in and out on a tube?

Touch in on a yellow card reader at the start of your journey and touch out at the end. To pay the right fare: Always use the same device or contactless card to touch in and out. For example, don't touch in with an iPhone and touch out with an Apple Watch or contactless card.


How can I use the tube for free?

Children 5-10 Under-11s can travel free at any time on buses and trams without the need for a Oyster ID Card*. You do not need a ticket for free travel. They can also travel free at any time on the Tube, DLR , Overground and any TfL train service when they are travelling with an adult who has a valid ticket.


Can I just use my debit card on London Underground?

If your bank card shows the contactless payment symbol, you can use it to pay as you go straight away. You'll pay an adult rate fare.


What is the cheapest way to travel in 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.