London Tube, DLR, Elizabeth Line and Overground Stations

Rail and metro-style TfL line data for the Underground, DLR, Elizabeth line and London Overground.

What This TfL Lines Directory Covers

This directory is for London rail and metro-style services: the London Underground, DLR, Elizabeth line and London Overground. Each line page lists the stations or stops included in the local TfL route data and links them to the interactive map.

It does not include London bus stops, coach stops, river piers or every National Rail-only station. Those are separate stop types in TfL data and should be handled as separate map layers if added later.

London Tube Map and Station Guide

The London Underground, usually called the Tube, is still the quickest way to move across much of central London. This page extends that idea into a wider transport line guide, covering Tube lines alongside the DLR, Elizabeth line and London Overground services now shown in the local map data.

The classic Tube map, originally shaped by Harry Beck's diagrammatic design, is useful because it simplifies interchanges and line connections rather than showing exact street-level distance. For live planning, use the line cards above to open station lists, or open the interactive map to view route shapes and stations together.

Open Tube Map PDF Open Interactive Lines Map
London Tube map preview

Useful London Transport Lines

For most visitors and commuters, a few lines are especially useful because they connect major railway stations, shopping streets, museums, airports, business areas and riverside landmarks.

  • Central line: Useful for Oxford Circus, Bank, Stratford and west London connections.
  • Circle line: Links many central interchanges including Victoria, Westminster, Paddington, Liverpool Street and King's Cross St Pancras.
  • Jubilee line: Good for Westminster, London Bridge, Canary Wharf and North Greenwich.
  • Piccadilly line: A key visitor route for Heathrow Airport, South Kensington, Piccadilly Circus and King's Cross St Pancras.
  • Victoria line: A fast north-south route through Brixton, Victoria, Oxford Circus, Euston and Walthamstow Central.
  • Elizabeth line: Useful for Heathrow, Paddington, Tottenham Court Road, Liverpool Street, Canary Wharf and east London.
  • DLR: Important for Canary Wharf, Greenwich, London City Airport and the Royal Docks.

Best Stations for Visitors

Some stations are especially helpful starting points because they connect several lines or sit close to major attractions.

  • King's Cross St Pancras: Major interchange for Tube lines, National Rail and Eurostar.
  • Oxford Circus: Best for Oxford Street and Regent Street shopping.
  • Green Park: Useful for Buckingham Palace, Mayfair, Hyde Park and central line changes.
  • Westminster: Closest for Big Ben, Parliament Square and the Houses of Parliament.
  • London Bridge: Handy for Borough Market, The Shard, South Bank and the City.
  • South Kensington: Best for the Natural History Museum, Science Museum and V&A.

Tips for Using London Rail and Tube Services

  • Travel outside peak times where possible, especially with luggage or children.
  • Stand on the right on escalators and leave the left side clear for people walking.
  • Use an Oyster card, contactless bank card or mobile wallet for easy payment.
  • Check step-free access before travelling if you need lifts or want to avoid stairs.
  • Some central London stations are closer on foot than they look on the Tube map.
  • Use the interactive lines map when choosing stations, interchanges or walking links between nearby stops.