If you're looking forward to travelling outside central London, the ideal public transport to use is the London Overground.
It serves as an extension of the London Underground, covering areas of Greater London.
Today, I'm talking about this means of transport in London.
London Overground: article summary
What is the London Overground?
London Overground is often referred to as the Overground. It is a commuter train opened to the public in 2007. to serve Greater London.
Arriva Rail London and Network Rail both manage the London Overground network. Arriva Rail London manages the stations and trains, while Network Rail maintains the tracks and signals.
London Overground connects 23 London boroughs. If you look at the subway and railway map, you'll see that the London Overground is colored orange and illustrated by a double line.
For seamless travel, London Overground connects to other lines such as :
- Victoria Line
- Central Line
- Jubilee Line
- Docklands Light Railway (DLR)
- Elizabeth Line
- District Line
What does the Overground cover?
There are 12 London Overground routes covered for daytime service. For night service, the Overground covers just one route.
The routes are classified into six overhead lines from London :
- the East London line
- the North London line
- Watford DC line
- the Gospel Oak To Barking line
- the Lea Valley line
- the Romford-Upminster line
How do I pay for this means of transport?
Hop on and pay your London Overground fare with five payment options:
- paper ticket
- Oyster Card
- Travelcard
- Visitor Oyster Card
- Contactless credit card
How much does Overground transport cost?
The total cost of your ticket depends on the distance you travel and the mode of transport you use.
Generally, rates are based on of the tariff zones you have visited.
On average, you should expect to pay around £10 for an average journey on this form of public transport.
Each station is located in a tariff zone, from zone 1 to zone 9.
London peak and off-peak times
Bear in mind that there are peak and off-peak times. The fare is higher if you travel during rush hour.
If you want to travel at more affordable rates, it's best to use the London Overground during off-peak hours.
London night service
Weekend night travel is no problem with the London Overground Night Service. Night services are available from Highbury & Islington to New Cross Gate London Overground, and vice versa.
It runs from Friday evening to early Saturday morning, and from Saturday evening to early Sunday morning.
Trips on night services are charged at off-peak rates. If you need to transfer to other lines, this is possible with the Night Tube on the Canada Water of Jubilee line or the Highbury & Islington of Victoria line.
You can also take the night buses available at all Overground Night Service stations, with the exception of Shadwell and Wapping stations.
Taking the London Overground is a quick way to reach the city's most isolated districts. You'll be able to discover areas less visited by tourists and enjoy the peace and quiet of suburban London.
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