5 Apps for Easy Navigation in London

London is great! This is not only in the sense of its grandeur and historical significance but also in terms of its geographical size. It creates additional problems for moving around the city. The variety of ways to get around the city has given rise to the same amount of difficulties. Even a native Londoner can’t figure it all out. Fortunately, a huge number of mobile apps will keep you from getting lost in the British capital.

In addition to the traditional metro and buses, you can get around in London by tram, train, monorail, boat, cable car, and even by public bicycles. Alternatively, you can hire a car. Pick up Easirent Stansted car hire and it will be much easier for you to move between different parts of London. 

Tube Tamer 

If you really need to plan a route in advance, then the Tube Tamer app will come in handy. For example, let’s say you want to get to Paddington Station to be there by 9:15 am. Just enter the desired route, select the departure or arrival time, and you will have all the acceptable options. 

You will see all the stages of the route on the map. In the settings, you can choose which route you prefer: the fastest, with the least number of changes or with the shortest walking time, as well as select the modes of transport that you would like to use. 

A great advantage of the program is that the last compiled route is perfectly stored in memory and doesn’t require the Internet. You can always create it at home, in a hotel, or a cafe with Wi-Fi access, and then use it at any time. 

This is a great app to be in the right place at the right time. However, you can do without it if you are traveling in a hire car.

Citymapper 

Citymapper has consistently high user ratings, and for good reason. The authors combine the all-inclusive principle with careful tracking of all comments and suggestions from customers. The result was almost monthly program updates, and each of them brings a lot of new useful features. 

Choose a station or a stop on the map, and you have detailed information on which routes pass there, how many minutes are left until the next train or bus. The program will show you the current state of affairs in the metro: station closings, train delays and scheduled repairs on the lines, etc. 

Citymapper developers  believe that you should have access to all data about the city’s transport (preferably in real time) right in your smartphone, in the best design, personalized for you, so that you can focus on life in your city, and not on survival in him.

Citymapper is also perfect for those traveling around London in a hire car. You simply select the desired location, and the program will automatically suggest several routes for you, taking into account the distance and current traffic.

This app can help you both abroad and at home. I am glad that the developers do not forget about their application and over time new useful functions appear in it. The program can be called an indispensable travel companion.

Tube Changer 

Tube Changer is a very useful program that many travelers like. The point is to show you which car of the train you need to get into if you want to be right in front of the exit or transfer train at the desired station. 

Let’s say you are driving from King’s Cross to Green Park station. We choose Green Park – Piccadilly Line – Westbound, and we see that we need to get into the first carriage. If you plan to cross there on the Jubilee Line, then you need to take the third railway carriage. Everything is very simple! 

Yes, you can easily do without this program. However, during rush hours, when you are running late or traveling with three large suitcases, you will appreciate the simple and ingenious idea of this app.

Walkit 

If you are used to walking more than driving a hire car or using a train, then this application is perfect for you. It’s very easy to use. Its maps are not the most beautiful, but quite understandable. 

The idea is simple: you enter two points, and you get three walking routes between them: 

• Direct Route – a direct route leading along the main roads;
• Low Pollution Route – scenic route, passing along quiet streets and through parks; 
• Less Busy Route – the best route, a cross between the first and the second option. 

If you enter two points a short distance from each other, then most likely the routes will be very similar. However, if you want to hike more, especially if there’s a park on your way, the difference can be dramatic. By the way, the application works in many other cities in the UK. 

Another advantage of this application is the ability to create so-called ‘circular walks’, which may be useful for those who just want to walk and look around in an unfamiliar city. Specify the starting point, set the desired parameters (walking time and speed), and the application will automatically calculate the path for you through the most beautiful places in the area and will return you back to the starting point after a given time.

CityMaps2Go 

CityMaps2Go is a map full of sights. It has its drawbacks, for example, not very convenient search and inability to create routes, it has also many advantages: 

• All maps are split into parts – you absolutely don’t need to download the map of Western Europe to spend a weekend in London. 
• The application doesn’t require constant Internet access! All you need to do is download the map you want once, and the rest of the time you can use it offline. You can also bookmark and make lists of places you want to visit. 
• Integration with Wikipedia. You won’t only see what is near you, but also read what these places are famous for.