It has 11 lines that cover 402 kilometres (about 250 miles) y 272 stations, making it a vital part of the daily mobility of millions of residents and tourists in the city.

Schedules

The London Underground operates with the following schedules:

• Weekdays and Saturdays: of 5:00h a 0:30h.
• Sundays and holidays: of 7:00h a 23:30h.

Some lines operate 24 hours on weekends.

Rates

The system offers rates that vary depending on the areas and payment method:

• One-way ticket: varies between 2.40 y 5.50 GBP (~2.99 – 6.85 USD), depending on the distance traveled.
• Oyster Card o Contactless: Lower rates with a daily cap.
• Travelcard: single or multi-day passes for unlimited travel within selected areas.

Official Web site

For more information, you can visit these websites:

• Unofficial London Underground website (better and easier to use).
• London Underground official website.
• Listing and sale of all London tourist attractions.

London Underground Map

Below we show you the map of the London Underground that we have taken from londontubemap.org since they update the map frequently:

History of the London Underground

The London Underground, popularly known as the “Tube”, inaugurated its first line, the Metropolitan, in 1863. This revolutionary project was conceived to alleviate the city's congested traffic, connecting Paddington to Farringdon via an underground network using steam locomotives. Over the decades, the subway underwent a constant technological transformation.

In 1890, the city line & South London was the first to use electric trains, ushering in a new era for the underground transportation system. In the 20th century, The expansion continued its course with the incorporation of key lines such as the Northern, Piccadilly and Bakerloo.

London's industrial and population boom further fueled the expansion of the Underground. In more recent years, lines such as the Jubilee have been added (1979) and Elizabeth (2022), reflecting the modernization of the system. Each new line brought technical and signaling innovations, contributing to faster service, efficient and extensive.

History of the London Underground Map

The London Underground map has been essential in guiding millions of passengers. In 1931, Harry Beck, an electrical engineer, conceived a schematic design that revolutionized transportation mapping.

Unlike conventional topographic maps, Beck opted for a scheme that simplified the design, making each line represented clearly and easy to follow. This approach allowed passengers to locate connections and understand the network regardless of actual geographic distances..

Beck's design laid the foundation for subway maps around the world. Over time, The map of London has evolved to reflect the constant expansion of the network, incorporating new lines and services, maintaining the original essence of clarity and simplicity.

Additional data

The London Underground is essential to reach iconic places such as:

• Big Ben: Westminster station, located on the Jubilee lines, District y Circle, provides direct access to Big Ben and Parliament.
• London Eye: Waterloo station, on the Bakerloo lines, Northern, Jubilee y Waterloo & City, It is located within walking distance of the famous London Eye.
• British museum: Tottenham Court Road station, on the Central and Northern lines, offers close entry to the British Museum.
• Tower Bridge: Tower Hill Station, on the District and Circle lines, It is close to the iconic Tower Bridge and the Tower of London.
• Museum of Natural History: The South Kensington Station, on District lines, Circle y Piccadilly, It is ideal for accessing the Natural History Museum and the Science Museum.

The metro also plays an essential role in reducing traffic and pollution, promoting sustainable and efficient public transport.