Underground

London Underground is made up of 12 lines, each with their own unique colour so you can easily follow them on a map. Most lines run through central London, and many serve parts of Greater London.

Tube Travel

Tube passenger information

There are 275 stations dotted across the city (63 in central London), so you're never far from a station. Most underground stations have maps on the walls and assistants to help if you need it.

Tube passenger information
Underground sign

Popular tourist routes

As the tube runs all over London, you'll never be far from a popular tourist destination. Find out how to get to some of our favourite attractions by tube.

Popular tourist routes
London underground

Heathrow by tube

You can also travel between Heathrow Airport and all parts of London by tube. The westbound Piccadilly Line (dark blue) has 2 stations for Heathrow, one serving terminals 1, 2 and 3, and one for terminal 4.

Heathrow by tube
King's Cross tube sign

Disabled access

While London's tube system is improving its access for wheelchair users, it can still be problematic for some people. Not all underground stations have wheelchair access, so it's best to check the facilities at the station you want to travel to before you leave.

Disabled access
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