

If you're only planning on using the tube a couple of times during your trip then 'tapping in' with your bank card is probably the most cost-effective way of getting around. If you’ve caught the wrong tube or missed your stop – don’t panic! London Underground trains run every 2-7 minutes depending on the line so just get off at the next stop and locate a printed tube map on the platform to work out your next steps.

Don't panic - you can always go back again Make sure you have your ticket ready at the barrier so you can move in and out of the station smoothly. Sometimes there can be a bit of a bottleneck at ticket barriers, especially before 9.30AM and around 6PM during the rush hours. You can expect the trains and stations to be overcrowded between 7.30AM and 9AM in the morning and between 5PM and 7PM in the evening. The tube network is very busy during ‘rush hour’ with commuters moving around the city. If you’re travelling in a big group, or with lots of shopping bags, stand and stay right and let others pass you – it will speed up the process and be a more pleasant journey for everyone! 2.

London Underground asks that you stand on the right when using the escalators and leave the left free for others to walk down.
BARRIERS ON THE TUBE LINE HOW TO
The London Underground can seem intimidating to a first-time visitor, but if you follow these handy tips, you'll find it a breeze.įrom escalator etiquette, to money-saving tips, find out how to navigate the Tube like a true Londoner. As well as being bona fide experts on London's top attractions, us here at The London Pass® are also pretty knowledgeable when it comes to getting around the city.
