If youve never been to London before then you may find the thought of getting around the city somewhat daunting. With the population of Greater London estimated at more than 7 million people, this is a bustling city on a grand scale. So whats the best way to get around the British capital?
Fortunately, you do have a good number of options open to you. The London Underground, for example, is the oldest underground mass transit system in Europe and consists of some 275 stations on 12 separate lines. Generally speaking, youll find that the stations are very close together, with central London being particularly well covered (there are 63 stations in central London alone).
Youll find Underground (or Tube, as its known locally) maps at all stations and on platforms. Each of the Underground lines is given a different colour, making the maps easy to read so that you can find your way round.
One thing that youll also notice is that the Underground map is also divided into Zones. This relates to the way in which journeys are priced when you buy a ticket the price that youll pay will be dependent upon your departure or arrival zones. If youre expecting to make a...