How do you not get lost on the tube?

London Tube Tips to Help Navigate the City’s Underground Transportation

1. Buy an Oyster Card.
2. Only Smart Cards Work at the Ticket Machine.
3. Watch Out for Oncoming Traffic.
4. Have Your Card/Ticket Ready.
5. Check the Underground Line Map.
6. Stand to the Right.
7. Check that You are on the Right Side of the Tracks.
8. Mind the Gap.

How do you navigate in London?

London Tube Etiquette

1. Stand on the Right – When riding escalators and otherwise, if you are standing or moving slowly, stay to the right.
2. Move Down the Platform – When you arrive on the platform, move down.
3. Stay Behind the Yellow Line – While waiting for the train, stay behind the yellow line.

What is the best way to get around London?

The best way to get around London is the rapid-transit London Underground, or what locals call “the Tube.” You can even take the Tube from Heathrow Airport (LHR) – one of the world’s busiest airports – into the city center….Trams have the same fares as buses.

1. London Overground.
2. TfL Rail.
3. London Trams.

Is tube safe at night?

Re: Tube safe at night? Tube and/or bus is safe at any time of day or night just have your street smarts about you, I am in my 60s now and have always used public transport at all times of day and night, often not totally sober, and have never had a problem. 7.

Could you ever smoke on the tube?

Various regulations aim to improve safety on the Tube. Smoking was allowed in certain carriages in trains until 9 July 1984. In the middle of 1987 smoking was banned for a six-month trial period in all parts of the Underground, and the ban was made permanent after the major King’s Cross fire in November 1987.

How do you know which way the tube is going?

The direction will normally be obvious by looking at the tube map, but if it’s not — here’s what to do: Before going through the ticket barriers, or just after the barriers at some stations, look at the destinations list signs to find the tube station you’re travelling to.