Put paid to those confused looks when you catch the tube and change for one stop only to discover that it would have actually been quicker to walk.
Sorry – but the tube lines aren’t as neat as the stylised tube map everyone is used to.
Google Maps now has a ‘Transit’ layer under the ‘More’ tab.
In London this will show that fantastic underground system of ours.
The journey planner also include public transport as well as the car and walking options.
Hooray!!
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