Mind The Gap - Test your London Underground Knowledge

Think you know London's Underground network inside out? Let's put your knowledge to the test with this fun, quirky quiz that's packed full of interesting trivia and curious facts about the Tube. From historical tidbits to surprising station secrets, see how many questions you can answer correctly!

Question 1

Which London Underground line is the oldest, opening back in 1863?

Question 2

How much of the London Underground is actually underground?

A: 45%, B: 65%, C: 85%

Question 3

Which Tube station boasts the most platforms, with a whopping 10?

Question 4

Which Tube line is known for its distinctive red colour on maps?

Question 5

Which fictional bear was found at a Tube station and named after it?

Question 6

Which station has the longest escalator on the London Underground?

Question 7

How many tube lines are there on the London Underground?

Question 8

What is the shortest journey distance you could make on the Underground?

Question 9

Which tube line has the most stations?

Question 10

What is the longest single journey you can make on the Tube?

Answers:

1. The Metropolitan Line
2. A: 45%
3. Baker Street
4. The Central Line
5. Paddington Bear
6. Angel - it is over 60m long and covers 27m vertically (about 8 storeys tall)
7. 11 - Bakerloo, Central, Circle, District, Hammersmith & City, Jubilee, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Waterloo & City (The Elizabeth line is officially a railway line!)
8. Covent Garden to Leicester Square - the stations are just 300m apart
9. The District Line - 60 stations
10. West Ruislip to Epping on the Central Line - 34.1 miles