London's best commuter apps

Whether you get across the capital underground, overground or minus CO2, London can be a jungle. Here are five of the best commuting apps to help you save travel time — and your sanity
4 November 2013

London Tube Exits

Tells you which carriage to board so you arrive closest to the platform exit you need, as well as the quickest route and live line status.

69p for iPhone

City Mapper

A comprehensive travel companion with information on the next bus, Tube or train, cycle routes, walking time and calorie count. It plans the quickest and most rain-safe journeys.

Free for iPhone and Android

Waze

One for drivers, Waze relies on its 50 million users inputting real-time traffic and road information to tell you which roads to avoid. It also tells you which petrol stations are the cheapest and can connect to Facebook so you can track friends and co-ordinate arrival times to events.

Free for iPhone and Android

Cycle Streets

The closest thing to satnav for bikes. Plans all route options, with tips from other users on what to avoid. Cyclists can upload photos and attach them to the map for all to see.

Free for iPhone and Android

Commute Greener

Plans the best and greenest ways to get around. Set a target for reducing your CO2 footprint, see the progress and set yourself challenges against other users.

Free for iPhone and Android

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