Transport for LondonSMS services
You can access TfL travel information by text. You'll only pay for the SMSs you send, chargeable at your network rate - the texts you receive from TfL are free.
Journey Planner
You can plan a journey by text message. Just text A to B to 60TFL* (that's 60835), where A and B can be postcodes, full station or full bus-stop names, in any combination
 Send text to 60835… |
 …receive reply |
* Text messages sent to 60835 requesting journey planner information will be charged at your network's standard rate - please check with operator if you are unsure.
Tube line service updates
Check for the latest updates of any delays to your Tube service by texting TUBE [your Tube line] to 60835*. For example text TUBE NORTHERN to 60835 to receive a text update on services on the Northern line
 Send text to 60835… |
 …receive reply |
*Text messages sent to 60835 requesting tube line service updates will be charged at your network's standard rate - please check with operator if you are unsure.
Find a taxi or Private Hire Operator
TfL has launched a new service to help you get home. When you're out and about, just text HOME to 60835* and the telephone numbers of your two nearest licensed minicab operators will be sent directly to your mobile phone. You will also be sent the Taxi One-Number details.
Further information on the 'HOME' service is available in the Taxis and minicabs text service section.
*The 'HOME' service is charged at 35p per enquiry plus the standard rate charged by your network operator.
