How to Plan your journey Online using TFL Tube Maps
Transport for London, better known as TFL, was created in 2000, to take responsibility for most aspects of the transport system. Its function is to create smart and secure transport solutions for all and to put into practice the transport strategy to control transfer services across London. The schematic diagram which corresponds to the lines and stations of London’s rapid transit rail system which is also called the London Underground, is the TFL tube map. Any first time visitor to London would be compelled to make use of the map to move around the city. The easiest access is through the internet on http://www.tfl.gov.uk while you can also lay hands on printed versions of the TfL tube maps.
There is plenty of information for any kind of traveler, whether you use the tube, road, tram or even if you want to walk around town with your back pack on. The TfL tube map page can help you plan the journey as you please even if you are a first timer to London city as there are live feeds covering real time traffic situations in addition to the schedule and route of Buses, DLR, River, Trams, and Rail. There are downloadable PDF maps with time schedules for every transport service under TfL. Some of the services covered under the TfL map are:
Buses option: you can find individual bus routes using the bus maps, and the night bus maps which are segregated zone-wise into Central London bus map, Central London night bus map, North West London bus map, North East London bus map, South West London bus map, and South East London bus map.
DLR: Travelers can find Docklands Light Railway System map, Docklands Light Railway mainline rail connections map, and Oyster Rail services map.
River: Those looking to commute by the river and water network can find Riverboat service map and guide and river route maps for Bankside Pier, Blackfriars Millennium Pier, Cadogan Pier, Canary Wharf Pier, Chelsea Pier, Embankment Pier, Festival Pier, Greenland Pier, Greenwich Pier, London Bridge Pier, London Eye Pier, Masthouse Terrace Pier, Millbank Millennium Pier, Putney Pier, QEII Pier, St Katherine’s Pier, Tower Millennium Pier, Wandsworth Pier, Westminster Millennium Pier, and Woolwich Pier.
Trams: Tramlink user guide, Tramlink network map, and Oyster Rail services map offer all the routes and time tables a traveler can ask for.
Timetable of Tube Map:
Visitors from abroad desirous of doing in London as Londoners do can use the Journey Planner of the TfL which best meets your travel needs. You can also call the 24-hour travel information centre (0843 222 1234) or Minicom (020 7918 3015) for help and advice. You do not need to book assistance in advance. For additional information call our Customer Service Centre (0845 330 9880).
Our accessible Tube maps include details of stations with step-free access. For an audio version of the Tube map you can also call our Customer Service Centre. Audible descriptions of a number of stations are available from Describe Online. You can also find detailed information on access to individual stations, including walking distances between platforms, at Direct Enquiries.
You can check all your travel concerns and enquiries before you travel by using Journey Planner or calling the TfL Customer Service Centre. Alternatively, you can sign up for free Tfl Travel alerts and get travel news sent to your mobile phone as well.
