The London Metro, also known as The Tube, has a network of 11 lines, and it is the first metro in the world. We will explain how the metro is divided and the ticket prices for various metro zones.
The London Metro is separated into 9 zones which all begin in London’s historical center. Most tourist attractions are located in the city center i. e. in zones 1 and 2. The metro is open between 5am and 12pm. Some lines operate 24 hours a day on Fridays and Saturdays. Among those lines are Victoria, Jubilee, as well as Central, Northern and Piccadilly.
When you buy a ticket for The Tube, you should know which zone you want to start and finish at. You can check that at any moment on the maps of the metro which are located at every metro station. You can also check online.
Zone 1-3 includes all stations between zones 1 and 3, zone 1-5 includes all stations between 1 and 5, zone 1-6 includes all zones between 1 and 6.
Ticket prices for zones 1-3 - £ 4.90
Ticket price for zones 1-5 - £ 5.90
Ticket prices for zones 1-6 - 6 pounds
As you can see, ticket prices are very expensive, and visitors can also buy a Travelcard or Oyster Card.
Travelcard
The Travelcard can be used in all buses and trams as well as in the London Underground.
Daily ticket
Zone 1 -2 adult ticket price is £ 12.70
Zones 1 - 4 ticket price for adults is £ 12.70
Zones 1 - 6 Adult ticket price is £ 18.10
Seven-day ticket
Zones 1 - 2 ticket price for adults is £ 35
Zones 1 - 3 Adult ticket price is £ 41
Zones 1 - 4 Adult ticket price is £ 50.50
Zones 1 - 5 Adult ticket price is £ 60
Zones 1 - 4 Adult ticket price is £ 64.20
Oyster Card
The Oyster card is valid for buses, trams and Tube, and is the cheapest option to pay for transport in London.
Daily ticket
Zone 1 -2 adult ticket price is £ 7
Zones 1 - 4 ticket price for adults is £ 10.10
Zones 1 - 6 Adult ticket price is £ 12.80
With the Oyster card, visitors can buy a card before visiting London, and it will be delivered to their home address. The card costs £ 5 plus postage. You can choose how many credits you want to add to your card. If you are visiting London for say two days, we recommend that you start with a £ 20 loan.
