Historic Capital of Great Britain. Plan metro, train and bus journeys with offline maps, ticket advice and live departures when connected.
Navigate London with CityNav →London blends centuries of history with one of the world's busiest transit networks. From the Tower of London to modern Canary Wharf, navigating by Tube puts every landmark within easy reach.
Best pass for tourists: Oyster card or contactless bank card
London has 15 public transit lines, including 10 metro/subway lines. CityNav provides downloaded route and station information for offline planning, with live service updates available when connected.
+ 132 more stations supported in CityNav
London has 15 transit lines covering trains, buses and metro routes across the city. CityNav shows real-time departure times at every station when connected, while downloaded timetables keep core planning available offline.
10 lines — tap any station in CityNav for real-time arrivals
5 lines — downloaded timetables included; live updates need a connection
Bus routes across London — plan your journey before you board
From iconic landmarks to hidden local gems, London has something for every type of traveller. CityNav gives you AR walking directions and step-by-step transit routes to any attraction — no map-reading required.
Stations, routes and visitor advice
AR walking directions via CityNav
Stations, routes and visitor advice
Stations, routes and visitor advice
AR walking directions via CityNav
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Read the best places to visit in London →Get real-time turn-by-turn directions, AR walking navigation, offline transit maps and SOS emergency alerts — all designed for tourists exploring London.
Open CityNav — Free →Continue with CityNav's detailed London Underground guide, including tickets, stations, airport connections and practical advice for first-time visitors.
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Open London Safety Centre →Download CityNav before you fly to keep London's core transit maps, scheduled timetables and safety guidance available offline. Live departures, disruption updates, AI responses, nearby places, bookings, location sharing and SOS transmission require an internet connection.
No — the Tube runs until around midnight on weekdays and 1am on Sundays. However, the Night Tube operates 24 hours on Fridays and Saturdays on the Victoria, Jubilee, Central, Northern, and Piccadilly lines, making late-night travel possible without a taxi.
Using a contactless bank card or Oyster card is always cheaper than buying a paper ticket at the machine. You also benefit from automatic daily and weekly fare caps — so no matter how many journeys you take, you never overpay.
Two options: the Piccadilly line (dark blue) runs from all Heathrow terminals to central London in about 50 minutes. The Elizabeth line (purple) is faster — around 40 minutes to Paddington and Tottenham Court Road — but stops at fewer central stations.
No — London buses charge a flat fare per journey regardless of distance. You only touch in when boarding; touching out is not required. Your Oyster or contactless card is charged automatically.