How to Ride the London Tube
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2018
- A guide to riding public transportation in London, the London Underground, also known as the London Tube. I tell you everything you need to know to ride the underground trains in London including how to buy tickets, how to plan your trip, and how to find your train.
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Overview:
The London Underground, also called “The Tube” -- but never “subway” is generally the quickest mode of transport for journeys to another neighborhood or across town.
Might not be the best for going a short distance though. Locals laugh at tourists who take the tube one stop.
270 stations on 12 lines which are named and colored. Red is the central line.
Trains run 5:30am until Midnight Mon-Thurs, 1am on Friday and Saturday, and Sunday is 6:30am to 11:30pm
Rush hour is 8-10am and 5-7pm
Planning your journey:
Every station has a map, but it’s not to scale, or even geographically correct.
Handy to carry a map with you.
Google Maps is OK. Doesn’t really account for transfer time.
But the citymapper app is way better. Includes walking time, and what part of the train to ride.
Buying a ticket:
Yes you can get a paper ticket, but its 5GBP for one ride. Hardly worth it.
First things first -- Get an Oyster Card -- 5 GBP deposit, then load it up.
Stored value, or a travel pass. (travel pass can be paper)
You can buy it from any tube station, vending machines take bills, coins, and credit card. But it might not take YOUR credit card. Use machines to top up card too.
Getting in:
Every station has ticket gates, find the ones that have an arrow that indicates it is for entry. EIther insert your paper ticket in the slot, or tap your oyster card. Will show the oyster balance. You can also use a contactless credit card, but maybe not YOUR card.
Finding the platform:
Since you planned your route, you’ll know what line you’re taking. Look for the overhead sign, and find the direction (Northbound, Eastbound, etc)
The platforms are well marked and signs indicate the way to the platforms and the destinations served by the various platforms.
Not all trains on a "line" travel to all stops. Be sure that the train you take travels to your destination by reading the overhead signs or the illuminated sign on the front of the train.
Also make sure you take train on the correct branch.
Riding the train:
Mind the gap getting on.
Sit or stand.
Mind the priority seats, and mind your head. The doors are curved.
Maps inside the train
Stops are well announced and you can see outside the window the stops too.
I usually find it best just to count.
Exiting:
Once you get off the train, you’ll either be connecting or exiting.
If you’re connecting look for the overhead signs for your transfer line
If you’re exiting -- look for the “Way Out” signs.
Make sure you are going out the correct exit
And then just “tap” your way out.
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Great video! I was in London in 2012 and had no idea how to use the tube, it was my first travel abroad and part of it was on my own...so I was scared! But it was amazing to see how all was so organized and there were signs everywhere, plus usually there are people on the stations who guide you...at least there were back then, I don't know if that was only for the Olympic games though. Could you please make one of this about Zurich? Or is there one already? I saw some of your videos about Switzerland and loved them. Thank you
Yellow Productions does the Oyster card work for buses?
Yellow Productions I never went on the bakerloo and Waterloo and city
@The secular humanist گ
How/when do you select if you are buying an adult ticket or a child ticket? Thanks
If you use an oyster card, ALWAYS tap out of a station, even if the gates are open or there are no gates, otherwise you'll lose a lot of money off your oyster card.
Thanks for the tip!
Reason being, when you tap in, the maximum fare is charged to your card then discounted when you tap out.
@@davemoore8759 What is the maximum fare per day? Is it 8 pounds? Does this mean that we can ride as many tubes as we want if we cap at 8 pounds? Thanks
@@maxlogan2658 Yes. Daily cap varies from £7 for travel in zones 1 to 2 to £12.80 for travel in zones 1 to 6. Once you hit the cap, all further journeys are free.
please help me with this. Do I need to tap out on every station even if I'm just making a connection to my final destination? That's the confusing part for me. I was 5 days in London and like twice I did everything wrong and ended up being charged almost 3 times the normal price. Like if you're just going through adjoining lanes you still tap out? and where are these tap outs? do I need to get out of the terminal to do this and then comeback? it seems ridiculous if that's the way.
I've been on the tube at 7pm on a weekday. If you like grinding against strangers it's perfect. Other than that just walk.
I remember riding the Tube a few times when I went to London a few years back. It is very convenient, and the oyster card worked very well. For what I recall when I used it, you covered everything very well! I still hear the phrase, "Mind the gap", in my head every time I board any subway train in any city, lol!
Every single person who lives in London can perfectly replicate the voice
I go to London 10 times a year and I approve everything mentioned in this video. Especially the oyster card. It's really unbelievable, wherever Chris goes, from Vegas to London, every single time he seems to know everything about the place he visits. I'd use him as a holiday planner blindfolded, being sure I would get the best of anything.
The equivalent of Oyster card in Sydney, by the way, including the daily cap, is the Opal card.
Awww.. thanks David!
"Mind the gap, between the train and the platform."
Thats what the subway train in bangkok said
the gap between train and platform in my country can easily fit an adult xD , you don't have to mind , you should jump xD
Don’t tell me to mind the gap I want my fucking money back
@@Lucifermaristar you seem a moron.
@Carolann Cannuli-Denton But the gap on Toronto's Tube is Nothing compared to the Gap on London's Tube
As a Costa Rican, I was amazed by the London tube system. It is very fast, efficient and easy to use. Looking forward to come back!
I'm a Londoner, great job!
Thanks kriss!
Me too
I'm a northerner, what platform would I need to get from King's Cross to tottenham hale, first time travelling alone
I’m an American who has been to London finds London so beautiful. The Underground System is SUPER easy. Everything is clearly marked and it’s super easy to get wherever you need to go. Great job London
I can't believe that you missed out the most important rule of travelling on the tube, which is: *never* stand on the left-hand side of an escalator. If you ignore this rule then you are guaranteed to make Londoners furious with you, and they will make their anger known in no uncertain terms. There are multiple signs on every escalator saying stand only on the right (so that you don't forget).
Also please do *not* stop to check maps or directions as soon as you step off an escalator. This is extremely inconsiderate and selfish. When you do this it blocks the exit for everybody else behind you, and they will pile into the back of you because the escalator keeps moving while you're standing still. Move away from the escalator before you stop to figure out which way to go next.
Thanks for the tips!
This is THE tip.
Also dont lean on the poles in the middle of the carriage 😆👍🏻
Also take the damn backpacks off 😂👍🏻
@@caitlyn7187 cap they won't do shit but get annoyed
As a Londoner, I usually roll my eyes at anyone doing a segment on the tube - but this wasn't bad.Lifes gonna get very interesting when the Elizabeth line is operating
may have a bit of a while to wait yet
Ni need to roll eyes at London vlogs. These are not usually directed to Londoners but to those visiting. However, I totally understand.
There's going to be the Elisabeth line?
@@AnneMB955 if they are put on RUclips then londoners will be watching as well. With a very critical eye.
@@INeedYouToBreathe Crossrail is going to be the Elizabeth Line. It's official colour will be purple.
Your videos are honestly the best around for information about London. Everyone else just says whatever pops up on common Google searches but you always tell us everything and more in a very detailed way. You have earned yourself a new subscriber
Aww... Thanks Pedro!
Going to London first time not sure how to get of Heathrow but this vid helped me feel better about the tube 😵💫
Thoughts from a Londoner...
This is one of the best videos of this type that I’ve seen. I especially like the advice to walk if it’s nearby. At some of the big stations (Bank, Victoria or Kings Cross for example), entrance to platform can take 5 minutes. Taking the underground from Mansion House to St Paul’s involves going 3 stops to Bank, walking for 5 minutes to change lines and then 2 stops to St Paul’s. the stations are no more than 300 yards apart. Same with Barbican & Moorgate .
You left out rule one of tube etiquette though... On an escalator, you stand to the right and walk on the left.
For those not familiar, the DLR (Docklands Light Railway) and the Overground are two additional transit systems within London that can be used with that same Oyster Card. These lines are also included in the Citymapper app directions.
Thanks for the clarification!
And the Oyster card extends onto National Rail, which can be seen on the London Connections map.
A great mini vlog to share the tube in London thanks
Went to London for the first time last week. Found watching your video beforehand was very helpful. Thank you. 👍🏻
Glad it was helpful!
I am autistic and this video has significantly reduced my anxiety around using the tube for the first time alone. Thank you.
Great to hear Karen!
I'm Autistic too!
#AutismClub
Thank you for all your videos on London tips. Going next week with my daughter and I found these videos very helpful 😊
Thanks Jocylan!
The tube map is not a map, it's actually a diagram. Although it is a brilliant idea, it does not always show distances or directions very well. As the old song goes; "Finchley Central is 10 long stations from Golders Green, change at Camden Town" But in this case, and many others, it's much quicker and easier to do it by bus!
You can get anywhere in London by bus , and for the tourist there can be no finer way of seeing London than from the top of a double decker bus! There are well signed and very frequent bus service routes everywhere with modern, safe and clean vehicles.
Beginning of the video: Never call it a subway!
End of video: Before you ride the Subway,
XD
Because in British English a subway is what an American calls an underpass.
I was searching for this comment!
thanks for your guidance!
Do know what you've done a brilliant job, a great video.
Thanks Ashok!
Great videos, i like how you put details in the description, so I can save them in words/excel. Thanks!
Thanks Becca!
Very helpful! Thanks for the video.
Thanks kwas101!
very good information, iv watched your videos I find them very helpful thanks ..
Thanks Sheperd!
Thank you for a well presented and clear video.
My wife and I are going to visit London in a few weeks time, for the first time in over 20 years, so I thought i would check out how things work. No doubt the prices have changed now, but the video was still useful.
Regards from Whitley Bay (UK)
You made such a helpful video. I live in a small hamlet in SK. I will never get to London. But it's so interesting. I am sending this video on to my children. Brian Fisher.
The first time I used the underground (33 years ago), I got lost inside the underground, I was riding the trains around and around for about 2 hours till I sat down (it was in Kings' Cross tube station) and started looking at the underground maps then I understood the way they worked............. God !!!! ............ now, I am a professional using overground, underground, buses, tramps and driving in central London (I wouldn't advise this last option) as it can be a hell of a headache if you don't know how to drive around the "horrible and crowded" London roads", other than that ........... you can have a good and fast trip.
Just on pronunciation, we don't pronounce it toob, we say it more like tyoob.
Different accents determine the pronunciation...
choob
@@chantalabraham6701 But yod gliding is a signature of "British accent"...
The problem is that this fucking American can't speak proper British English.
I hate Americans
In my 22 years in London I've literally never heard anyone say tyoob, so what the fuck are you on about? And why did you feel it necessary to post this comment? It's pretty obvious that he pronounced it toob because he's American and that's how they pronounce the word. It's an irrelevant point.
I found this very useful. Thank you for uploading.
🙂
Glad it was helpful!
Just came back but did not use the Underground but thank you. Very informative.
I’ll be coming to London in December…thank you for this informative video 😁
By the way, there is a discount on the European Metro! I like it very much! I got it again today!❤❤❤
Like a BOSS, dude. Well done. This displaced Yank gives a thumbs up. Back in the city in 30 days. Can''t wait.
Thanks Blake!
This was super helpful. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Very clear and concise - just what I needed. Thanks!
My pleasure 2bin!
I’m a former Londoner. The tube is seriously the backbone of the city. This was quite a well done video. I’m quite well versed with the Underground and often do not even glance at a map when on the tube, I just know where I’m going and what the stop before mine is, so I can get up and to the door. Many times I’ll go from Victoria to Stratford or Leytonstone, that’s simple, Victoria line to Oxford Circus, get up and to the door after leaving Green Park, change for Central line, if going to Stratford, Mile End is the stop before but its quite far between Mile End and Stratford and the turn to come above ground before Stratford gives you another few minutes in your seat. Another thing I do is find shortcuts, there are loads of signs on the underground that are designed to send you the long way around at busy stations such as Green Park and Kings Cross St Pancras. One I found at Kings Cross is to get from the main ticket hall to the Victoria line by first going to the Northern Line and then the Victoria, it saves you about a minute, which given Victoria Line service frequency, can almost always get you on an earlier train.
Thanks camjkerman!
of course, easy for you 'cause you rode it like everyday. What about us tourists huh?!
In England do the people also call their underground commuter trains the Metro?
@バーニー Well the only reason why ask you is because the name Metro seems to be the international word to say an underground commuter train in any big and major city-I think and I believe the name Metro comes from the French because their underground commuter trains are called Le Metro,and Le Metropolitain-Even in America my country,we also call our underground commuter trains the Metro.
@バーニー One thing I don't quite understand about the Underground in London and the rest of England-There are other things that are also underground-For instance a basement is underground,and a sewer is underground,and storage rooms are also underground-How do the English differentiate between these underground things,in addtion to the Underground commuter trains of England???
Thank you so much!! Really helpful.
Thanks for this video 😊 it has given me the courage to use the underground on a trip I’ve got planned.
Awesome Louise!
There are many things about the London underground that I love - first of all, the TFL staff are very friendly and helpful, you can always count on them for friendly and cheerful help when you need it - can't say the same about your fellow passengers though, some of them can be quite the dickhead LOL second, the announcements over the PA system are always very clear and concise, not like the PA announcements here in our metro system which always seems mumbled and discombobulated and I always end up going "Huh? What he say?" and last, the Oyster cards don't expire, if you put money in there now that you don't use, the money will still be there a year from now when your'e back in London.
Rule 1,don’t look or talk to anybody.
Why not?
Where in the world do tube/metro inhabitants talk to each other??
Dave Richards he is talking crap mate
@@stevencassidy6982 Germany
Is this sarcasm? We in Melbourne, Australia talk to anyone anywhere. We’re like that.
Very Informative for someone like me who is about to visit soon for the first time. Thanks a lot
Thanks Paritosh!
Answered my question about how to decide direction. Thank you!
Thanks so much this video helped massively 👍
Beautiful London
Very helpful. Also good USA tip for credit cards: I registered my USA contactless credit card with a TFL account online. When I got to London, it worked perfectly. I've done this for my dad's card when he comes with be to London this fall, and will see if it works again.
Awesome video. Thanks this is very helpful
Thanks Lisa!
I'm leaving in an hour for London, time to get in that extra info. :D Super helpful, thank you!
Enjoy your trip M!
Loved the information!! Thank you!!
Thanks Joel!
Hey, yellow Production,
I am really sorry to hear what happened to your bag while staying here in London. I hope that doesn't put you off from ever coming back to London in the near future.
I would say West End is my favourite part of London along with Chelsea, Knightsbridge and Kensington for a combination of reasons.
Forgive my directness at not everyone likes directness, one of the biggest problems we have in London regarding pickpockets is the Romanian Gipsies, they are notorious for pickpocketing.
when coming out of tube stations always be cautions as there are people on moped and bicycles waiting to take peoples phones, most of the time the victims have their face down looking at their screens and can't see what's about to happen.
Being one of my favourite RUclipsrs, I really felt sorry for you and your family.
Wishing you the very best and thank you for making great videos. I really can't wait to go to USA. I want to visit Texas and Florida. Ive always considered myself as a Republican.
Wishing you the best buddy.
Oh, I almost forgot to say, next time you come to England, try visiting places on the cost such as Bournemouth, Cornwall, Dorset, Brighton and so on.
You and your family will be blown away. You get to feel the English Culture something you don't feel in London.
The other good thing about Oyster cards is you can use them on trains (in London) and buses also so it can make your journey transitions (between train, tube, bus) seamless and if you use 2 buses within an hour you will only be charged one fare. If you've reached the daily cap on fares you won't be charged anything. Bus fares are usually one price no matter how far you travel on any particular bus, and buses are usually frequent and cheaper than the tube - plus you can see the sights from a bus, though buses are usually not as quick or frequent as the tube. You can also use contactless cards and travel cards on a bus. Buses may not always take cash (generally not, I believe).
And trams too
You can buy a freaking monthly payment and ride whatever you want
@@anamira2908 Yes you can do that too. Probably a good idea if you are staying for a month.
Oyster Cards are valid on Underground trains, above ground trains in London (and some train services and stations beyond), trams, buses, Docklands Light Railway, and Overground Trains.
Did you also know that if you travel by bus any change or changes of bus are free within one hour of starting your first journey. Essentially you only pay for the initial bus trip. This doesn't mean that you have to complete your journeys within the hour, only that your last change is within one hour of the first.
@@trevordance5181 Oh you must have read my comment 2 months ago, or more likely, not.
if you ride at 3 am and someone bigger than you asks for your wallet, pretend you didn't hear them and say "what?" if they bring out a knife give it to them or you might get a stab wound and tell security at the next station if they don't have a knife tell them to "fuck off" they'll either try to attack you or walk away angry if they do attack try to hook your foot behind their leg and try and pin them down or knee them in the balls try to pin them on their front it'll be harder for them to attack you
lmao wtf
Thanks so much Sir for quick reply! My best wishes with you forever bye.
Thanks Munish!
I'm a Londoner and enjoyed the vid. One area not covered is accessibility. Most of the "choob" is quite old and many stations don't have lifts or escalators, only stairs. Those in wheelchairs / families with kids in buggies need to definitely plan ahead regarding accessibility and look for the signs that indicate what type of accessibility there is. Of course buggies can be carried but good to check if you are not familiar.
Thanks Andy!
thanks! good research material for a trip to london
Thanks River Kiddz!
How is the tip?
Thank you I needed haha
My pleasure!
Great Video. I realise that most Americans will only want to use zones 1 & 2 but London is ironically the least typical English town. Take a trip east on The Central Line to out to Epping, or west on The Metropolitan Line to either Chesham or Amersham. Three quintessential English towns. Frequent services to all.
Dave. Native Londoner
Thanks for this video. Downloading the citymapper app has given me a lot more confidence!
Right on!
Thank you for this! Very helpful since I have anxiety about things like this
Thanks Anna!
For once the algorithm gave me an AWESOME suggestion! ⭐️⭐️⭐️❤️
Very helpful! Thanks very much, especially for the Oyster info. (Though you said “$” instead of “£” 😜)
I’m just hoping that the contactless doesn’t read my credit cards in my pocket...
From Montreal here, so hope you do Canada some day. 🇨🇦
I am a fan of your RUclips channel
Thanks Stacey!
Your suggested app is so useful😜
thank you. Very helpful.
Great job . Thank you so much.
Thanks Steve!
Great videos. Im planning a trip to London alone😖😖😖 and i think your videos are very helpful thanks
Thanks TH!
@@YellowProductions hi. Do you know how can I go from london to mont saint michael by chance?
this man is a king
Very informative! You know Chris, it occurs to me that i should just have your videos playing in my passport office.
Thanks Rob! :)
Great video! I have subscribed to your channel :-)
OMG TY SOO MUCH ! may b going 2 London 4 work in October.
All in all this is a pretty helpful guide on how to use the Underground. You're correct in saying that often its quicker to walk between stations, particularly in the West End central area. Beyond the West End are some really interesting places to visit which tourists often miss out on, and give a better insight into London life than within the 1 mile radius of their hotels. As you say, your Oyster card is already debited up to a daily maximum of around £5 after a couple of tube journeys so take advantage of it by taking extra additional trips by bus, Overground rail and National Rail services (within Greater London), these won't cost you extra although boat trips and Emirates cable car service will require additional up front payment. You can also use your Oyster card to travel on the Heritage bus route 15 which features the traditional London Routemaster buses and without having to pay additional fees, thus avoiding the expensive and often not very good quality Tourist buses.
Thanks for the extra tips!
It's interesting! Hello from South Korea :) When I visited London, I've fallen in love with London until now and I am watching this video because I want to see London again! After seeing this video, I found the latest video is that you visit South Korea!
Yes. I was just in Korea last month :)
awesome.... nice video.
The “split” rule is especially important on the northern line, since it’s actually a bunch of different lines
Hello, thank you kindly for sharing this video. I appreciate it. I will have to obtain more info.
Thanks Caroline!
Sawasdee ka.....I really like the way you present the contents....:-)
Great info mate. I'm originally from Kensington and Chelsea in London.
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Nice video
Very cool video ... great for those he need to know HOW to travel of the tube... It is a great way to travel in London and I love making videos showing WHAT IT IS LIKE to travel on the London Underground. Although some people might see it as "the tube" or "the underground", it is in fact a network of very distinctive lines, all with their own history and character and this is what I attempt to appreciate in my videos.
Thank you soooooo much!!!!!
Citymapper rocks
thank you so much for this! i really didnt know how to, i instead walked on the tracks and it costed £1000 PER TIME I TRIED TO USE THE TRACKS TO WALK!!!
one day, i wanted to get from elm park to kings cross, i walked on the tracks and dodged the trains, it was horrendous and i nearly got ran over near the east of barking and i finally made it then it costed £1000 for some reason. but now i dont need to becuase of you, thanks for this, now i know my way around and i can comfirm that it is illegal to walk on the tracks.
Nice video guys!
Thanks Rolling Bear!
Love your videos, great editing! Ever wonder comming to Guatemala? :)
Thanks! Would love to visit Guatemala. Too many places to visit and not enough time :)
@@YellowProductions If you ever come, happy to help you around! :)
My most active day taking the tube was 22 flights of stairs and 17,000+ steps! No workout needed. 😂 Just when you think you’ve reached the top, there are more stairs!
Nice!
There is a trick for being charged less on Zone 2-6 to Zone 2-6 journey. Just avoid Zone 1 and the peak is £2.80 and off peak £1.50 instead of £5 peak and £3 off peak, but you must tap on the pink reader when changing/transfering trains if the station has them
Thanks bro u lifesaver
Your explanation of the Oyster card was good, but what you should say is it can be topped up at any time.
I’m watching this video because I’m only familiar with the New York Subway system and plan on visiting London
Good show.
Thanks David!
Nice guide
Thanks Hamzah!
Thanks!!!👍🏾👍🏾
The contactless card works great as it avoids the hassle of loading money in the card. But as international travellers probably oyster is good.
Although it is easy to ride the underground, the video is useful.
Hey dude! I'm brazilian. I'm sure your tips will help me when I go to london next month
Awesome Wilian!
I also went to London and i loved the train
If you have a chip and pin credit card, or you have a phone or Apple Watch with Apple Pay, the tube gates actually accept that - so you don’t have to even buy an Oyster ticket. This is the cheapest way of travelling (no Oyster card to buy) and it’s really convenient.
The system tracks what you’ve paid for, and it will stop charging you when you reach the cost of a day pass. If you travel for a whole week, it’ll stop charging once you’ve paid the same as a week pass (essentially 2 days free). So it’s always guaranteed to be the cheapest way to travel. Works on the buses too.
Thanks for the tip!
Will it stop charging you if you use Apple Pay? There isn’t a great way for them to track due to the method they use “tokenization.”
God bless you 😁🙏🏼
Him: Don't call it a subway
Also him: If you ride the *subway*
I'm really love you ❤️❤️ God bless you,,
Thanks!
Thank you
Good video - just to mention when on the escalators, always stand on the right - keep the left clear as its for people who are walking up or down. If you stand on the left or block it with luggage it can cause issues....
Thanks for the tip!