How many tube lines are there in London?

There are 11 London Underground lines: Bakerloo, Central, Circle, District, Hammersmith & City, Jubilee, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Waterloo & City. Additionally, the DLR (Docklands Light Railway) serves East London with 6 branches.

What is the nearest tube station to my location?

Use our interactive map to find the nearest tube station. Click on any location on the map, or search for universities to see nearby stations within walking distance. The map shows all 270+ London Underground and DLR stations with real-time filtering.

How do I use the London tube map line filter?

Click on any line button (e.g., Central, Northern, Piccadilly) to filter the map and show only that line's stations and route. You can select multiple lines to compare routes. Click again to deselect. This helps plan journeys and avoid crowded lines.

Which tube lines serve London universities?

Visit our Universities Filter page to see all major London universities and their nearest tube stations. UCL is near Euston Square (Circle/Hammersmith & City/Metropolitan), Imperial College near South Kensington (Circle/District/Piccadilly), LSE near Holborn (Central/Piccadilly), and King's College near Temple (Circle/District).

Is the London tube map free to use?

Yes! This interactive London tube map is completely free to use. No registration or payment required. Access the full London Underground, DLR, and Overground network map with real-time filtering, university locations, and station information.

What is the difference between the tube and DLR?

The London Underground (tube) is the traditional metro system with 11 lines serving central and Greater London. The DLR (Docklands Light Railway) is an automated light metro serving East London, Canary Wharf, and London City Airport. Both accept Oyster cards and contactless payment.

How do I get from Heathrow to central London by tube?

Take the Piccadilly line directly from Heathrow Terminals 2&3 or Terminal 5 to central London. Journey time is approximately 45-60 minutes to Leicester Square or King's Cross. Use our line filter to view the complete Piccadilly line route.

What are the London tube zones?

London Underground operates across 9 fare zones. Zone 1 covers central London (Westminster, City, West End), while zones 2-9 extend to Greater London suburbs and airports. Heathrow is in Zone 6. Our map shows all stations across all zones.

Can I see night tube services on this map?

Our map shows all London Underground lines. Night Tube services run on Friday and Saturday nights on the Central, Jubilee, Northern, Piccadilly, and Victoria lines. Use the line filter to view these specific routes for weekend night travel planning.

How do I plan a journey on the London tube?

Use our interactive map to visualize your route. Filter by specific lines to see connections, click stations to view details, and check university locations if traveling for education. For real-time journey planning with times, use TfL Journey Planner alongside our visual map.

Interactive London Tube Map - Line Filters & University Journey Planner

Interactive London Tube Map 2025 - Your Complete Underground Network Guide

Welcome to the most comprehensive London Tube Map online. Our interactive map displays all 11 London Underground lines, the DLR network, and over 270 stations across Greater London. Whether you're planning your daily commute, exploring tourist destinations, or finding the nearest tube station to London universities, our map provides the easiest way to navigate the capital's transport network.

Why Use Our London Underground Map?

Interactive Line Filtering: Click any of the 11 tube lines (Bakerloo, Central, Circle, District, Hammersmith & City, Jubilee, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly, Victoria, Waterloo & City) to view only that route
University Transit Finder: Discover which tube stations serve major London universities including UCL, Imperial College, LSE, King's College, QMUL, City University, SOAS, and Westminster
Station Information: Click any of the 270+ stations to see which lines serve that location and plan connections
DLR Integration: View the complete Docklands Light Railway network connecting East London, Canary Wharf, and London City Airport
Mobile Optimized: Access the full London metro map on any device - desktop, tablet, or smartphone
Always Free: No registration, no payment required. 100% free London tube map for everyone

About the London Underground Network

The London Underground, commonly known as the Tube, is the world's oldest metro system, serving Greater London since 1863. Today it operates 11 lines covering 402 kilometers (250 miles) with 270 stations across 9 fare zones. Combined with the automated DLR system, London's rapid transit network carries over 5 million passengers daily.

Key Transport Hubs & Popular Routes

🛫 Airport Connections

Heathrow Airport: Piccadilly line direct to Zone 1 (45-60 minutes)
City Airport: DLR from Bank or Tower Gateway (20-25 minutes)

🎓 University Transit

UCL: Euston Square (Circle, H&C, Metropolitan)
Imperial College: South Kensington (Circle, District, Piccadilly)
LSE: Holborn (Central, Piccadilly) or Temple (Circle, District)

🎭 Tourist Destinations

British Museum: Holborn or Tottenham Court Road
Tower of London: Tower Hill (Circle, District)
West End Theatres: Leicester Square or Piccadilly Circus

London Tube Zones Explained

The TfL network operates across 9 fare zones. Zone 1 covers central London attractions (Westminster, Covent Garden, Liverpool Street), while zones 2-6 extend to suburbs like Wimbledon, Stratford, and Heathrow Airport. Zones 7-9 reach the outermost areas of Greater London. Fares are calculated based on the zones traveled, with Oyster card and contactless payment offering the best value.

Night Tube Services

Night Tube services run on Friday and Saturday nights on five lines: Central, Jubilee, Northern, Piccadilly, and Victoria. These 24-hour services connect central London with suburbs throughout the night, perfect for weekend entertainment and shift workers. Use our line filter to view these specific routes.

Start Exploring the London Underground

Use the interactive map above to plan your journey across London. Filter by specific tube lines, find connections between stations, or use our University Filter page to discover which campuses are nearest to Underground and DLR stations. Whether you're a tourist, student, or daily commuter, our London tube map makes navigating the capital simple and stress-free.

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London Tube & DLR Network