TFL – TUBE
Read moreLondon's famous Underground is colloquially known as The Tube. The world's first subway system (created in 1863), it's the fastest way to get to a site, whether in the center or on the outskirts of the capital. It comprises 11 lines, plus the DLR aerial metro and two types of RER (Overground and the new Elizabeth Line). The fare is quite high per ticket, so it's best to obtain a TravelCard (also known as an Oyster Card) from a kiosk directly at one of the stations.
SANTANDER CYCLES
Read moreBased on the same principle as Vélib' in Paris, the red Santander Bikes can be picked up from Santander kiosks all over town. For £1.60, you can use them for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, £1.60 is deducted for a further 30 minutes, then £4 for 1 hour and so on (i.e. £4 per hour of rental). They're nicknamed Boris Bikes, after Boris Johnson, Mayor of London at the time of their launch. There are just over 800 docking stations and 12,000 bikes available throughout the city.