tourist map of london underground

London Tube Map 2024

Information about the London Underground : maps of daytime services, fares, timetables, maps of each tube line, maps of the night tube services, and the railway lines connecting each end of Greater London.

The Tube map, showing wheelchair-accessible stations, is also available in 15 languages (PDF) .

London Tube Night Map

• The Tube: Each of the 11 Underground lines is depicted in a distinct colour, represented by a bold line. The array includes the Bakerloo, Central, Circle, District, Hammersmith & City, Jubilee, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Waterloo & City lines.
• Trains: Services such as the DLR, London Overground, and the Elizabeth Line are depicted by parallel lines (=) on the map.
• Interchanges: Key spots to hop between Tube lines are shown as white circles with a stark black outline.
• Zoning Out: The city's transport network is divided into 9 zones. Central London falls into Zone 1, while Zone 6 touches the outskirts. For the prime spots and tourist hotspots, stick to Zones 1 & 2.
• Fare Guide: Prices range from £6.70 to £9.80, depending on the zone. Save with an Oyster Card or a Visitor Oyster Card, with fares reducing to between £2.70 and £3.60 off-peak, and £2.80 to £5.60 during peak times.
• Tube Timings: The Underground runs from 5:00 am till midnight, Monday to Saturday, and from 7:00 am till 11:00 pm on Sundays. Rush hours are weekday mornings from 6:30 am to 9:30 am and evenings from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, excluding bank holidays. For precise times, please consult our detailed timetable .

Maps of London Tube lines

All line maps together.

If you need information about a particular line, you can click on any of the links below and access individual maps of the London Tube and Overground lines. Click on a line to get more information.

Underground lines

Overground lines, about the london underground and its map.

• The London Underground, better known as the Tube, is one of the most extensive networks in the world. In London, the tube is connected and integrated with trains and trams.
• There are ticket vending machines where you can buy tickets or top-up prepaid cards.
• You must touch your card or ticket at the yellow reader at the beginning, and at the end of your journey.
• There are various concessions available for children and senior citizens.

Where to find a list of all shows and attractions in London?

London underground: a masterclass in design.

London's Tube is not just a transport system; it embodies the city's essence. Its three hallmark design elements have been trademarked, elevating London to iconic status on a global scale, truly incomparable.

• Harry Beck's visionary TUBE MAP.
• The distinctive Roundel emblem.
• The Johnston typeface, utilized across posters and maps.

The Tube map , a brainchild of Harry Beck in 1931, adopts a schematic approach, simplifying the intricate routes of the transport system (its schematic nature means it doesn't adhere to actual distances).

This map's design principle has been adopted globally across various underground and railway networks. Its influence extends beyond transport into sectors like aviation. Initially dismissed by the railway company, Beck's concept has since become a standard. Mr. Beck, working for the railway at the time, faced initial rejection of his map.

The Roundel , symbolizing the underground, features a circular motif with a bar bearing the red, white, and blue colours, conceived in 1900 and finding inspiration in Paris metro's promotional materials.

The design set is rounded off with the "Johnston" typeface , visible on maps and signage throughout the Underground, as well as on Overground and TfL-affiliated railways. This typeface was specifically crafted for the Tube.

Questions and answers

What are the London Underground zones?

• London Transport is organised into 9 concentric zones. 
• Zone 1 is the historic centre. Zone 6 is the beginning of the suburbs.
• #TipForTourists When buying tickets for the London Transport, ticket machines will prompt you to select the zones to visit to give you the lowest price, all attractions are within zones 1 and 2, therefore, you should buy tickets to move between those zones.

Why are there different types of lines on London Underground maps?

• The Underground is divided into 11 lines. Each line has a different colour and it is represented by a "full line".    
• Trains and Trams are represented by two parallel lines (=).

What's a railway?

• A train moves over a steel railway track. Locomotives pushed the wagons to travel over ground.
• The London Underground network is integrated with DLR trains, London Overground, and the Elizabeth Line.

What is DLR?

• It stands for Docklands Light Railway. It is a driverless train network. The DLR is similar to the Tube, but it runs above ground rather than on underground tunnels and it is divided into 6 routes.

Is Elizabeth Line a tube?

• It's a nuanced question because the Elizabeth Line, despite including the word "line" in its name, is technically a train service. The Elizabeth Line operates on traditional railway tracks, features larger carriages compared to typical Tube trains, and its doors do not open automatically like those on the Tube.
• The term "line" is often associated with underground services, but in the case of the Elizabeth Line, it refers to a railway service that operates both above and below ground.

How many lines does the London Underground have?

• The London Underground has 11 lines: Bakerloo, Central, Circle, District, Hammersmith, Jubilee, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly, Victoria and Waterloo.
• The rest of the lines, although transport lines, run above ground.

Why is the London Underground called the Tube?

• It is so named due to the tubular shape of its tunnels.

Which was the first city in the world to have an underground railway?

• The first city in the world to inaugurate an Underground was London

When did the London Underground open?

• The London Underground, with its first section, the Metropolitan Railway, opened in 1863. This was the world's first underground railway.

How many stations does the London Underground have?

• Nowadays it has 272 stations.

How many passengers travel on the London Underground each day?

• The latest figures (year 2022), show that 5 million passengers, mainly "commuters", use the Underground every day.

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Central London Tube Map with Streets

Click below on the picture of the map to open the free PDF file!

Start the free download of the tube map PDF by clicking on the right mouse button (at touch displays long press) and select -Save Target / Link ...-. Afterward you will be able to use the file offline on your tablet or smartphone .

If you want to have a printable version of the map then please click on the button further down. With that you will open a two-page version which is designed for the use with A4 printers .

This free tube map of central London is handy and useful for your sightseeing tour. The new style from city-walks combines an underground network plan with a detailed street map . So you are able to see all the tube stations in the center with the available lines as well as nearby streets, squares and parks. In addition you will find the top 10 attractions for tourists which are marked with red stars and identified with a caption. The London tube map is a PDF file and therefore excellent suited for take along . Just download or print it. For a legible printout of the 1-page version , which is shown above, you should use an A3 printer . If you only have the possibility to work with an A4 printer , like the majority, please use the A4 version for printing. Just click on the button to open the 2-page A4 version .

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