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London Tramlink · Transport for London

London Tramlink — Every Tram Route in London

London's only modern tram network — four colour-coded routes running around Croydon, Wimbledon, Beckenham Junction and New Addington. Every stop is step-free, every fare is flat, every route accepts Oyster and contactless.

Routes
4
Network length
28 km
Stops
39
Daily passengers
~80,000
Opened
2000
Operator
FirstGroup (TfL concession)
Fare
£1.75 flat (Oyster / contactless)
Accessibility
100% step-free

All London tram routes

About London Tramlink

London Tramlink (officially branded "London Trams") is the only modern tram network operating in London. It opened on 10 May 2000 to serve south London from a central hub in Croydon, with four routes spanning 28 km of track and 39 stops between Elmers End, Wimbledon, Beckenham Junction and New Addington.

All four routes converge at Sandilands junction in central Croydon, providing combined headways as low as 3–5 minutes during peak hours. The fleet of 35 Bombardier CR4000 and Stadler Variobahn trams carries approximately 80,000 passengers every weekday.

Tramlink is fully integrated into TfL fares: a single flat tram fare (£1.75 with Oyster or contactless as of 2026) applies regardless of distance, and the Hopper fare allows free transfers to a bus within 60 minutes of tapping in.

For more London transport coverage see the light rail hub, Docklands Light Railway, London Underground and London Overground.

FAQs about London trams

How many tram lines are there in London?

London has 4 tram routes — all operated by London Tramlink around the Borough of Croydon: Route 1 (Elmers End ↔ Wimbledon), Route 2 (Beckenham Junction ↔ West Croydon), Route 3 (New Addington ↔ Wimbledon) and Route 4 (Therapia Lane ↔ Elmers End). It is the only modern tram system in London.

How much does a London tram cost?

A single tram fare is £1.75 with Oyster or contactless (2026), regardless of distance. Daily and weekly caps combine with Tube, bus and Overground travel.

Is London Tramlink step-free?

Yes — every single Tramlink stop is fully step-free with low-floor boarding. No ramp is required.

Are there trams in central London?

No. London's only modern trams operate in south London around Croydon. Historic central-London tram services closed in 1952; central London uses the Tube, buses and the Elizabeth line instead.