# London Transport Guide 2026
London has one of the world best transport systems. Here is everything you need to know.
## Payment Methods
### Oyster Card vs Contactless
| Feature | Oyster Card | Contactless |
|---------|-------------|-------------|
| Deposit | £7 | None |
| Daily Cap | Yes | Yes |
| Best For | Longer stays | Short visits |
### 2026 Fare Prices (Zone 1-2)
| Journey Type | Peak | Off-Peak |
|--------------|------|----------|
| Single Tube | £2.80 | £2.40 |
| Daily Cap | £8.10 | £8.10 |
| Bus | £1.75 | £1.75 |
## The Tube
### Key Lines
- **Central (Red):** West-East across London
- **Victoria (Blue):** Fast north-south
- **Piccadilly (Dark Blue):** Heathrow to central
- **Elizabeth Line:** Heathrow to Canary Wharf
### Tourist Tips
1. Stand on the right on escalators
2. Let people off first
3. Avoid rush hour (7:30-9:30 AM)
### Key Stations
| Attraction | Station |
|------------|---------|
| Big Ben | Westminster |
| Tower of London | Tower Hill |
| British Museum | Holborn |
| Harrods | Knightsbridge |
## From Airports
### Heathrow
| Transport | Time | Price |
|-----------|------|-------|
| Elizabeth Line | 30 min | £12.80 |
| Piccadilly Line | 50 min | £5.50 |
| Heathrow Express | 15 min | £25 |
**Our Pick:** Elizabeth Line
## Money-Saving Tips
1. Use daily caps - never pay more than £8.10/day
2. Travel off-peak after 9:30 AM
3. Walk when possible - many attractions are close
4. Use contactless for automatic best fare
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