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Tools to plan your journey around London

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Start planning your journeys in London with these essential tools and guides. Find maps, apps and practical tools to help you navigate London and get from A to B with ease.

 

London travel resources

Use the Tube map to plan routes, download city maps for offline use or try travel apps for real-time directions.
The London Tube map

London Tube map

View and download the official London Tube map.

Free London maps

Plan your route in advance with these free maps and guides.

Travel app guide

Find the best London travel apps to plan your journeys and explore the city.

Visitor Information Centres

Stop by one of London's visitor centres for information, maps and brochures.

Find the maps, apps and practical guides you need to plan your travel in London. From Tube maps to journey planners, travel apps and attraction maps, this page brings together the key tools to help you organise your journeys. Explore different areas and make the most of your trip with these essential resources. For a complete overview of transport options, visit our guide to getting around London.

Getting into London

Find the best way to get from London’s airports and arrival points into the city centre.
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London airports

Discover London's airport facilities, locations and connections, including a London airports map.
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Airport transfers

Get from the airport to the city centre with this guide to London airport transfers.
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Trains to London

Travel to London by train and arrive in the capital after a scenic journey.
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Coaches to London

Find out about how to get to London by coach, travel times and coach stations.

Exploring London once you arrive

Use maps, apps and area guides to explore London’s attractions and neighbourhoods. These tools make it easier to find your way and discover what’s nearby.
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London attractions map

Browse our London attractions map to locate the city's best sights, parks, museums, shops, walking routes and more!
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Visit London app

Download the official Visit London app for plenty of ideas and inspiration, including itineraries and top sights.

London areas

From central to east, west, south and north London, discover the city's best neighbourhoods.

London areas map

Check out our areas map to find your way around London and plan your sightseeing journey.

Accessible travel in London

Find accessible routes and travel options to help make getting around London easier for everyone.
Sunset over the river Thames

Accessibility in London

Find out about accessible London sights, tours, shops, theatres, neighbourhoods and more.
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Accessible attractions

Explore London’s best accessible attractions and iconic sights with this handy accessibility guide.
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Accessible public transport

Find your way around London with this guide to accessible and wheelchair-friendly travel.
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Accessible hotels

Check into one of these fantastic hotels with a range of services for visitors with disabilities.

Explore by category

Tickets, hotels and offers

Theatre tickets

Attraction tickets
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Hilton hotels in London

London maps and guides FAQs

Where can I get help or information in London?

Stop by one of London's Visitor Information Centres for local information, maps and brochures. You'll find them at Victoria, Piccadilly Circus, King's Cross and St Pancras, the City and Greenwich.

How do I plan a journey in London?

There are plenty of great transport and travel apps to help you plan a journey in London. Use Citymapper for transport routes, Google Maps for walking directions and the official TfL Go app for real-time Tube and bus updates.