What is the best free app for London transport?


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 I pay on London public transport?

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 easiest and cheapest way to travel around London using public transport?

1. Get an Oyster card. As you move around London you will spot locals tapping something against a yellow card reader at the underground turnstiles, on buses, trams, and even on the Thames Clipper Uber boat. This is an Oyster card, and it is an incredible 50% cheaper than buying single tickets or a paper travelcard.


Is Elizabeth line more expensive?

The fares on the central section of the Elizabeth line (Paddington to Liverpool Street) are the same as the fares on London Underground in Zone 1.


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*.


Should I get pounds before I go to London?

Resist the urge to buy foreign currency before your trip.
Some tourists feel like they just have to have euros or British pounds in their pockets when they step off the airplane, but they pay the price in bad stateside exchange rates. Wait until you arrive to withdraw money.


How many days in London is enough?

While you can see most of the main sights in London in one day or two days, for first-time visitors, I highly recommend spending at least 3-4 days in London. This should give you sufficient time to get acquainted with the city, see the main landmarks, and visit a few of the most popular tourist attractions in London.


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