How to Use Public Transport in London Like a Local

Visiting London for the first time, then you're going to need to know how to use London's transport system. I will run through the basics, plus a few tips so you can be using the London transport system like a local.

Useful Websites:
The easiest way to buy a railcard is to buy online and use a digital railcard, it's super easy as it's an app on your phone. If the system refuses to accept your non-UK postcode then use this postcode EC1A 4HD.

00:00 Intro
00:19 Local Terminology
00:57 Modes of Transport in London
02:30 How to Pay for London Transport (Oyster Card or Contactless)
03:18 Visit London Oyster Card
03:38 How to Buy an Oyster Card
04:00 Should I Get PAYG or Weekly Travel Card
05:15 Continue How to Buy an Oyster Card
06:02 How to Find Out Your Oyster Balance
06:16 Save Money With a Railcard
06:52 Tube and National Rail Map Explained
08:00 How to Use Oyster Card and Contactless
09:20 Emergency Fares
09:53 Refund On the Oyster Card Deposit

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[tekpic]

When adding money to the Oyster card, always print a receipt off in case there is a card malfunction or ticket inspection.

[jeremyjoli]

If you're visiting for only one day, DO NOT buy the one-day travelcard, use your contactless card. The one-day travelcard costs you way more than pay as you go cap!

[expressdotpc]

FUN FACT : In London, we only call the Underground as Tube when referring to the stations. e.g. Where is the nearest Tube station?
In everyday conversation, we call National rail and Underground as trains and do not differentiate. e.g. I need to take the train home.
Those of us who live outside London refer to our National rail route by the operator's name. e.g. I need to take the 6' o clock Southern to Gatwick.

[Century-sbql]

Oh my gawd I Love this! All the information I’ve been trying to search in one vide!

[nerdythirtysomething]

I'm travelling this December and this was very helpful, thank you!

[TheArkamedBat]

Tube important thing: don't press the door open button as it (nearly) doesn't have any function.
But on newest S7 Stock trains on Circle, District and Hammersmith&City lines, and on S8 Stock on Metropolitan line when doors are open more than 45 sec, doors shut to keep cool/heat but then if you want to open the door, then press that button. The doors will remain unlocked

[christelnielandt]

Superb !! Big thanks 🙏. Am excited to return to London, don’t recall how many years. Am visiting with my mum to attend Abba Voyage. It’s for my mum’s 80th B’day. Greetz from Belgium 🌻

[colmflaherty]

Interesting its all new to me, I live in Ireland. But intend to go to London next year. Thanks.

[kingston]

I’m going to London next month, by myself to see my cousin, so just prepping. This is helpful.

[SweetFi]

Thank you next week I will come with family 👪

[stephanielongin]

Thanks a lot for this video. One of my learners is moving to London for work and this is a very clear and helpful video for him.

[TallysVids]

Just to add. You DO NOT need to have a phone signal to use Apple Pay. The technology inside the phone that provides the Apple Pay functionality, is not dependant on having phone service or wifi connection for it to work.

[Modi]

Thank you so much, very useful information!

[Wanyeee]

I’m always on the lookout for the best discounts and can share some great savings tips with you.

[ekardonsenior]

great video. thanks for all the demonstrations. i will be in london around this time tomorrow. i hope i can make full out of my journey with the tips you shared. great content, i hope you create more

[emiliyailieva]

Very informative video ! Thanks a lot !

[tekpic]

@10:19, the main reason for TFL to have this policy on Oyster card refund at the machine, is to stop stolen / lost cards being abused.

[fravolousfilm]

Happy women's day ❤️🤗 london is so beautiful

[CodeRTE-TRAINPAL]

Thanks for the info❤BTW we can get a 5% off on train tickets now!

[richvarela]

Very informative...I'm be there March 11th..