Best way to get around London on a student budget?

Question

Tube every day adds up. Is the monthly pass worth it? Is cycling realistic? Are buses good?

Accepted Answer

**Tube monthly pass (Zones 1-2)** is ~£170/month and worth it if you commute daily. Without it, the daily cap is £8.10 — so anyone using the tube 5+ days/week breaks even on the pass. **Buses** cap at £5.25/day, and the hopper fare (free transfer within 1 hour) is great. **Cycling** is real — TfL's Santander Cycles are £20/month for unlimited 60-min rides, and bike lanes have improved a lot. **Walking** is underrated — central London neighbourhoods are 20-30 min apart on foot, faster than the tube for short hops. **Combine**: walk for under 25 min, cycle/bus for 25-45 min, tube for longer.

Best way to get around London on a student budget?

Quick AI Answer

1 Comment

You might also like