How long are Tube journeys?
Re: Underground – how long does it take? A standard rule of thumb is to allow 2 and a half minutes between underground stations and add on 5 minutes for luck, and another 5 minutes if you have to change trains. On that basis, your journey would take 17 or 18 minutes.
What is the best tube map app?
Top 10 Free London Transport Apps
- #1 Citymapper. Citymapper.
- #4 London Transport Planner. London Transport Planner.
- #7 Tube Map Live. Tube Map Live.
- #8 Santander Cycles. Santander Cycles app.
- #9 National Rail Enquiries. National Rail Enquiries android.
Is there an app for Tube times?
Our travel app TfL Go is built around our iconic Tube map. Add it to your iOS and Android devices to plan your journey around London.
What is the longest Tube journey?
The longest possible single journey on one train is 34 miles, between West Ruislip and Epping on the Central Line. During the Second World War, part of the Piccadilly line was used to store British Museum treasures. Around 55% of the London Underground is actually above the ground.
What is the shortest Tube journey?
Popular facts and figures
| Date opened | 1863 |
|---|---|
| Shortest distance between stations | Leicester Square to Covent Garden (Piccadilly line) – 0.3km |
| Furthest station from central London | Chesham |
| Longest direct journey | Epping to West Ruislip (Central line) – 54.9km |
How many stations are on the Tube map?
The system is composed of twelve lines – Bakerloo, Central, Circle, District, Hammersmith & City, Jubilee, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly, Victoria, Waterloo & City and Elizabeth – serving 272 stations. It is operated by Transport for London (TfL).
What are tube zones?
The ‘Zone’ System Explained When it comes to getting around, London is divided into ‘zones’ 1-6, with ‘Zone 1’ being the city centre and ‘Zone 6’ being the outskirts of the city. The system itself exists as a method for TfL (Transport for London) to calculate a customer’s travel distance and charge accordingly.
What is the best TfL app?
9 best London transport and travel apps
- TfL apps.
- AccessAble app.
- Citymapper London app.
- Santander Cycles app.
- Natural History Museum app.
- London Architecture Guide app.
- Uber Boat by Thames Clippers app.
- Raise Tower Bridge app.
What’s the fastest tube line?
The Metropolitan line has the fastest train speeds, sometimes reaching over 60mph.
Which tube line travels fastest?
The Central Line
Fastest Tube line The Central Line is reportedly the fastest service in terms of overall train speed, but much depends on the gaps between stations.
Which Tube line is longest?
Bonus fact – The longest uninterrupted journey you can take The longest line on the London Underground is the Central line at 54.9km. That means the longest continuous journey that you can take without changing is from Epping in Essex, to West Ruislip, in Hillingdon.
What’s the deepest tube line?
The deepest station is Hampstead on the Northern line, which runs down to 58.5 metres. 15. In Central London the deepest station below street level is also the Northern line. It is the DLR concourse at Bank, which is 41.4 metres below.
Which is the longest Tube line in London?
The longest line on the London Underground is the Central line at 54.9km. That means the longest continuous journey that you can take without changing is from Epping in Essex, to West Ruislip, in Hillingdon.