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London Tube Map 2026 – Free Interactive Underground, Elizabeth Line & DLR Guide

Welcome to the most comprehensive interactive London Tube map online. Our map displays all 11 London Underground lines, the Elizabeth line (Crossrail), the DLR network, and over 330 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.

Our London Underground map 2026 reflects the complete TfL network including the Elizabeth line running from Reading and Heathrow in the west through central London to Shenfield and Abbey Wood in the east. Unlike a static PDF, our interactive version lets you filter any line or station to get instant information — making it the most useful London tube map for daily commuters, tourists, and students alike.

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Why Use Our London Underground Map?

  • Interactive Line Filtering: Filter any of the 11 tube lines (Bakerloo, Central, Circle, District, Hammersmith & City, Jubilee, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly, Victoria, Waterloo & City) plus the Elizabeth line 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 330+ 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 tube lines covering 402 kilometres (250 miles) with 272 stations across 9 fare zones. The Elizabeth line (Crossrail) adds another 41 stations spanning 118 km from Reading to Shenfield. 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: Elizabeth line or Piccadilly line direct to Zone 1 (30-60 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

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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.

London Tube Map PDF & Official Resources

Prefer a printable version? The official TfL tube map PDF is available from Transport for London. Our interactive map complements the paper version with real-time filtering, journey planning, and university station data that a static map cannot provide. Bookmark this page as your go-to London Underground map for fast, mobile-friendly access at any time.

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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Frequently Asked Questions About London Tube Map

Everything you need to know about using the London Underground network map

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).

Where should I live as a London university student?

Use our Universities Filter map to explore student-friendly areas to live near your London university. Select your campus, adjust the green walking-time control, then add purple tube time to see which neighbourhoods and stations are within a short walk or single tube ride on the same lines. This makes it easier to compare areas like Camden, Kentish Town, Earl's Court, Hammersmith, Waterloo, London Bridge and Mile End by actual travel time to UCL, Imperial, LSE, King's and other universities.

Can I search for flats near a tube station?

Yes. When you click a purple station on the map, the station info card includes both “Zoopla rental search” and, where available, “Rightmove rental search” buttons. These open pre-filtered rental searches centred on that station, focused on studio to 2-bedroom flats up to around £2,000 per month within roughly half a mile. It is a quick way to compare rental options that match the journey times you have already explored on the map.

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.

Where can I find a free London Tube map?

You can view and use the free interactive London Tube map right here at londontubes.co.uk. It shows all 11 Underground lines plus the DLR with real-time filtering — no download required. For a printable PDF version, Transport for London (TfL) offers the official static tube map at tfl.gov.uk.

Is this the official London Underground map?

This is an independent interactive version of the London Tube map built using TfL open data. It is not the official TfL map, but it includes all the same lines and stations. The advantage is live filtering, university proximity search, and mobile optimisation not available on the official static map.

What is the London Underground map called?

The London Underground map is officially called the "Tube map" and was first designed by Harry Beck in 1931. It is a schematic (not geographically accurate) diagram showing the connections between all 11 Underground lines, the DLR, Overground, and Elizabeth line. Our interactive London Tube map is based on TfL open data and updated for 2026.

How do I get from one side of London to the other by tube?

For east–west journeys use the Central, District, or Elizabeth line. For north–south, the Northern and Victoria lines are fastest. The Circle line connects major stations in a loop. Use our interactive London Tube map to click a line and see exactly which stations it serves, then find your interchange point.

Need More Information?

For official TfL information, visit tfl.gov.uk. Our interactive London tube map provides a visual, filterable experience for exploring the Underground, DLR, and university transit connections.