Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
By Bus
If you figure out the bus system, you'll swing like Tarzan through the urban jungle of Lon-
don (see sidebar for a list of handy routes). Generally, the bus is much easier to use if you
know where you are going—carry a good London map or pick up a free bus map; the most
user-friendly is in the free
Welcome to London
brochure (download it at
www.tfl.gov.uk
).
You can also find more in-depth maps of various sectors of the city (most useful is the
Central London Bus Guide). Bus maps are available at Transport for London offices, the
City of London TI, and other tourist spots around town.
With a mobile phone, you can find out the arrival time of the next bus by texting your
bus stop's five-digit code (posted at the stop, above the timetable) to 87287 (if you're us-
ing your US phone's SIM card, text the code to 011-44-7797-800-287). Or try the helpful
London Bus Checker app, with route maps and real-time bus info.
If you'd like more detailed instructions for a specific journey, use the journey planner
at
www.tfl.gov.uk
(you can set it to show only bus options).
