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 a “Zoopla flat search” button. This opens Zoopla in map view centred on that station, pre-filtered for 0–2 bedroom flats up to around £2,000 per month within roughly a mile. It is a quick way to see 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 to Live as a London Student | University Tube Map & Areas to Live 2025

Best Areas to Live Near London Universities (Student Tube Map)

Choosing where to live as a student in London is easier when you can see real travel options. This university tube map shows campuses alongside nearby Underground and DLR stations so you can compare student-friendly neighbourhoods, walking distances, and tube journey times before you pick an area to live.

How to Use This University Filter Page

Select your university or campus: Tap a university logo to focus the map on UCL, Imperial College London, LSE, King's College London, QMUL, City, SOAS, Westminster and more.
Adjust walking time: Use the green walk-time control to see which stations are realistically walkable from campus (for example, 10 or 15 minutes on foot).
Add tube time: Increase the purple tube-time slider to reveal stations that are a short Underground ride away on the same tube lines as your nearest green station.
Compare potential areas to live: Look at clusters of green and purple stations to spot neighbourhoods with easy commutes to your lectures.

Popular Student Neighbourhoods by University

Below are some classic London student areas that many undergraduates and postgraduates consider when looking for a room, flatshare or halls. Use the map above to zoom in on each area and see exact tube connections.

UCL, SOAS & Bloomsbury Universities

Popular areas to live include Camden, Kentish Town, Tufnell Park and Finsbury Park (Northern, Piccadilly and Victoria lines), as well as Bloomsbury and Euston itself. Use the map to explore stations like Euston Square, Warren Street and King's Cross St Pancras.

Imperial College London (South Kensington)

Many students look at Earl's Court, West Kensington, Fulham and Hammersmith for slightly more affordable rent while staying on the District, Piccadilly or Circle lines into South Kensington station.

LSE & King's College London (Central London)

For LSE and KCL Strand campuses, students often compare Waterloo, London Bridge, Elephant & Castle, Bermondsey, Clerkenwell and Mile End. The map helps you see fast links via the Northern, Jubilee, Bakerloo, Central and District lines.

Tips for Choosing a Student Area in London

Prioritise journey time over distance: A slightly further zone can still be quick if you are near a fast tube line with few changes.
Check last tube and Night Tube routes: If you plan late library sessions or nights out, make sure your line has good late services.
Balance rent and commute: Areas like Zone 2/3 can offer cheaper rent while keeping your commute under 30–40 minutes door-to-door.

Use this London student area finder as a starting point alongside official university accommodation guides and trusted housing platforms. The goal is to help you quickly see which tube stations and neighbourhoods make daily life at your London university practical and affordable.