It lacks some of the detailed information provided on Citymapper, such as the times the next several trains are due to arrive at the platform rather than just the next one, though some may prefer the less busy layout.Īvailable free to download for Apple iOS and Google Android Citymapper However, the app does score highly in terms of providing accessibility information and informing passengers which stations are step-free. The other thing that is likely to frustrate users is that the live information is not integrated into the point-to-point journey planner and instead is only accessible when viewing individual stations, which is not ideal.

It also retains a brief description for when times are likely to be quieter at individual stations, though this is not as clearly illustrated as how Google display this via an hourly bar chart. The app now has a live indicator for how busy stations are across the network though that does not extend to individual services like Tube trains. If this is important to you it might be best to use it in conjunction with another app.Īvailable free to download for Apple iOS and Google Android TfL GoĪlthough improved since the last time we reviewed the app, TfL Go still has some way to go in providing the same level of real time information on busyness and crowding as Google Maps. Its only shortfalls seem to be around some of its accessibility information, which we have been informed is not always accurate and in it missing some details such as the platform that a train will depart from. It is our top pick due to its excellent and accurate real time information that informs passengers how busy stations are and how crowded a Tube or train is in real time, which is fully integrated into the app’s journey planner.

* Word version of table Google Maps – London TravelWatch’s recommendationĪn easy to use, door-to-door journey planner that provides very good and clear information. To discover how we decided on these ratings please take a look at our rating criteria document where we go through this in a bit more detail. London TravelWatch has reviewed of a selection of popular transport apps to see how they compare, particularly with regard to busyness and crowding information.

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