Meanwhile the dotted lines, such as the one above between Euston and Euston Square, means there is less than a 10 minute walk between stations, even if there is no direct service to get from one to the other. When you see two circles joined together by two solid black lines, you can be sure you can change between those lines at that station - but there will be a short walk underground when you arrive. Usually this will be a long tunnel or a few twisty pathways - often with some stairs thrown in too, so make sure to look out for the lift signs if you need one. If there are multiple circles for one station, this means it is an interchange station, but there is a short distance you must travel between different lines once you arrive. Solid and dotted lines between different circles, but all at the same station? But as well-travelled Londoners will know, it's a lot easier to navigate than you think. This is where, admittedly, the map starts to look a little scary. ![]() Connected stationsĭon't worry - Euston might look like an absolute nightmare on paper, but there are clear signs throughout the station to help you (Image: TfL) TfL will automatically make sure you pay the rate which makes your journey the cheapest if you get on or off a service at this station. The blue circles indicate step-free access from street to train.įor both these signs, stations will always be marked by these circles on the map, regardless of whether they are also interchange stations or not.Īnd by the way that box around Moor Park is nothing to worry about - it just means the station straddles two different fare zones. there will then be a step up or down to the train. The white circles mean there is step-free access from street to platform - i.e. Circles with a wheelchair pictured in them have lifts from platform to street level, ideal for those with reduced mobility or physical disabilities. It could be just one connection, such as West Ruislip (Central line and National Rail services) or it could be served by up to six lines (Kings Cross St Pancras - Circle, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan, Piccadilly, Victoria, Northern plus National Rail services. These indicate that more than one line stops at that station - and this can include National Rail services. The "standard" stations are the stops without circles - this means there is no step-free access to the platform or train and there are no other TfL lines stopping at that station. Let's start with station access - arguably the most important part of the London Underground map. Here is where things start to get a little bit complex. ![]() ![]() Here you can see parts of the Metropolitan, Piccadilly, Central and Elizabeth lines (Image: TfL)
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