Can you get around London without a car?
London is built around public transport, with the Underground, buses, rail, river services and cycle hire covering the whole city. Most residents in central boroughs travel daily without a car.
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How it works
One contactless card pays for the Underground, buses, trams, the Elizabeth line and most rail inside London, with daily capping applied automatically. Cycle hire and walking cover the short distances between stations.
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Driving is possible, and it is charged: the Congestion Charge and emission zones apply to central and greater London, and parking is separately priced by borough.
Can you get around London without a car?
| Knowledge, London | Travel and visit |
|---|---|
| Short answer | London is built around public transport, with the Underground, buses, rail, river services and cycle hire covering the whole city. Most residents in central boroughs travel daily without a car. |
| How it works | One contactless card pays for the Underground, buses, trams, the Elizabeth line and most rail inside London, with daily capping applied automatically. Cycle hire and walking cover the short distances between stations. |
| Commonly mixed up with | Driving is possible, and it is charged: the Congestion Charge and emission zones apply to central and greater London, and parking is separately priced by borough. |
| Last reviewed | 2026-08-08 |
Short questions
- Are buses cheaper than the Tube?
- Bus fares are flat and lower, with their own daily cap.
- Is night transport available?
- Night buses run every night and some lines run a night service at weekends.
- Is cycling practical?
- Cycle hire and marked routes cover much of central London.
- Do I need a car for the airports?
- All main airports have rail or coach links.
- Where are fares published?
- Transport for London publishes every fare and cap.
Sources
More in this track
- How do you get from Heathrow to central London?
- How do you get from Gatwick to central London?
- Oyster or contactless in London: what is the difference?
- How do London travel zones work?
- What is the Elizabeth line and when is it useful?
- Which areas do visitors stay in when they come to London?
- What is the weather like in London through the year?
- Which airports serve London and how do they differ?
- How do payment and tipping work in London?
- How accessible is London transport?
- Which day trips are reachable from London by train?
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