TIPS FOR GETTING AROUND LONDON: TUBE, BUSES, CABS, FERRIES, WALKING!

It is easy to feel intimidated by a city the size of London. Not just for its 607 sq. miles (double NYC) and population of 9 million people, but for the intensity of the experiences and attractions that lie within its sprawling streets and neighborhoods. 

Don’t be concerned. The fantastic London transportation system makes it easy to get around London combined with its walkable streets. 

The BEST way to get around London is to WALK!

Our number one tip for getting around London is to walk as much as you can – it can be easier to walk from one attraction or neighborhood to the next. 

The London Underground (Tube) is the easiest way to get around London

I love seeing London life go by on the tube and people seemed more friendly this time around than when I lived in London. 

London’s iconic red double-decker buses are a convenient and cheap way to travel around the city and there is an extensive network of bus routes. 

London’s Red Double-Decker Buses

Black Cabs & Shared Taxis

Of course, you can always get around London in an Uber or a traditional black cab. They tend to call them cabs rather than taxis, as Americans may be used to. 

The River Bus (Uber Boat by Thames Clipper)

It is more expensive though so choose wisely. The River Bus is operated by Uber Boat by Thames Clipper. They operate in three zones: West, Central and East. 

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