Monthly Archives: March 2024

The Underground map

Posted on 31 March 2024 by pws

The London Underground map is a twentieth century design classic. Here is an old one: Don’t even think about visiting London without having one, either a free card version or as some kind of download. If you are in London, … Continue reading →

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Zones

Posted on 30 March 2024 by pws

London is divided into zones for the purpose of public transport. In truth there are fifteen (15) zones, but some have yet to be used. For your travels in the centre, you will use zones 1 and 2, possibly 3. … Continue reading →

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Buying tickets and paying for travel

Posted on 28 March 2024 by pws

Whatever type of public transport you are using, whether it’s bus, tube (Underground), train, tram, DLR (Docklands Light Railway), you must pay your fare. Ticket inspectors operate on all these services, and, if you get caught not having paid, you … Continue reading →

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