How to use the london underground...!? :/

Question

right going to have to start using the wonderful london underground truth is i dont have a CLUE about finding my way around.

could someone PLEASE explain how interchange stations on the map work .... e.g where the circle symbols appear at liverpool street does that mean there are platforms to circle, hammersmith, bakerloo AND central ?

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Answer 1

it's really easy. the tube is the easiest system ever. just follow along and get off on your stop. ask directions.

Answer 2

Relax - the London UndergrounD is dead easy and you can pick up a free map at any Tube Stations.

Here is an alphabetical list of all the Tube stations in London.  It's a fun site, because you can click on any of them and find out what there.

http://www.metazone.co.uk/london-undergr...

Interactive London Tube Map

http://journeyplanner.tfl.gov.uk/im/SI-T...

This BBC page is a complete guide to the Tube including a history of the London UndergrounD.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A48502

Tube Driver's Eye View

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlKflLrxD...

How to read the Tube map.  Check the destination station name at the foot of the map - it will tell you which square to look in.  When you've found your destination station, check back to the station you are at and work out a route including changes.  There a help points on every Tube platform and big maps and station staff to help you.  Just ask.

Basically, the Red Line which runs through the centre of London is the Central Line - a lot of folk use this and it can be very crowded since it takes in a lot of places where pple want to go.

Remember - if in doubt as someone.

Answer 3

Ok, there are 4 major types of symbols on the map.

Single colour lines - these span one colour line only and literally designate a two platform (or one in some cases) station. Example - look in the top left of the page for the station 'Croxley'.

Double colour lines - these are on two or more lines and generally show where two lines use the same platforms. For example, in central London, look for 'Temple' railway station on the District / Circle lines (the green and yellow ones)

Single Circle - This designates one interchange station complex - at an interchange all the lines are there but are often on different lines, such as Liverpool street - what will happen at LS is that there are normally different platforms for each line (sometimes two or three may run together ala above.

Double circles - these normally show that there are two entrances to a particular station that require exitting one and entering another to change - ala Paddington, however when these are joined by a white line there is an off-street link between the two, either in a concourse, such as Waterloo or via an underground tunnel, at Monument/Bank

Hope that helps. If you have any questions about particular stations, I reccomend you look at their Wikipedia page

Richard

Answer 4

it's all really well sign posted so you should be fine!

but you usually have to go up an escalator or two if your going to change line!

If not ask someone!

Good Luck

Answer 5

bing bong PLEASE MIND THE GAP

MIND THE GAP

I wouldn't mind but its like 4 inches wide!

Answer 6

the circles show that you can change between 2 or more lines at that stations.it is very easy

Answer 7

Ok its very simple... or not depends if you can speak english.

Firstly when you look at the map there is always north (up) south (down) east(right) west (left).

So when it says the train is eg. south bound it means its going south on that line. Or it could say east bound which its going east on that line.

If it says via (a stations name) ie waterloo that means its a imporant station that its going past or its giving you some reference of which direction the train is traveling.

Each colour is a code for each name of the line eg northern line (nothing to do with north) is black and central line is red. Its hard to explain by writing it out lol

Good luck

cant be bothered to right anymore but this will help majorly

Answer 8

Don't understand the question.  If you are, say at someplace on the green line, and you need to get to someplace on the red line, you look for a spot where they intersect, get off your train there, then follow the signs.

In any subway system, and I've been in a few, everything is so stupid simple and well signed that it's really difficult to get lost.  You get into the system, and in one trip, you'll have the whole thing figured out, and the London maps are so clear, you won't have any problem at all.

And, see, here's the beauty of it all...if you have any problems, they all speak English there, so getting help is a snap!  

Answer 9

Circles where lines intersect or pass thro stations usually means you can change between lines. It is very easy as the stations and platforms are well-signposted for the different lines. You can usually pick up a small map to carry with you and there are maps all around the platforms and trains, so you do not have to keep the route you are taking in your memory.  If you are going to use it for some time, you might find it worthwhile to get an Oyster Card: it is a lot cheaper and easier. Particularly if you are a regular visitor.

Hope that helps. Good luck

Answer 10

Got it in one, Liverpool Street station has platforms for each of the tube lines you mentioned and you can change from one to another as needed allowing you to create a route.

Answer 11

Try here for the information you require - http://www.thetravelinsider.info/britain... - hope it helps.