Beat the London Tube journey times and keep fit
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I thought that the London Tube map of the central zone published to indicate walking times between stations is brilliant. I lived in London more than 20 years ago and would often walk to my final destination in central London rather then change tube lines for one or two stops. You can’t tell from the official tube map how far apart the stations in the central zone are located. The map was evidently put together by a group postgrad students in one week. Well done!
September 26th, 2008 at 7:01 am
[...] - Get an Oyster card. Without a doubt, the Underground is an essential travel tool. Zone 1 one way tickets cost £4. With an Oyster card (which costs £3), each Zone 1 one way ticket is £1.50. You need to use it twice and you’ve recouped your investment. Makes sense to me. Just look for the blue box in any tube station or ask the attendant for assistance. You will need to pre-fill the card before using it but can put as little or as much as you want – although do not put too much in case it is lost or stolen. Keep fit and shorten your travel times with this previous tube tip. [...]