What Does Zone 2/3 on the New Tube Map Mean?

The return of Tottenham Court Road’s interchange symbol wasn’t the only change in TfL’s latest version of the Tube Map. Stratford and several other stations have been moved from Zone 3 to the new Zone 2/3.

What this means is that the Zone will change depending on direction of travel. Travelling between these stations and central London will actually be cheaper. For example, Stratford to Chancery Lane will now count as a Zone 1-2 journey rather than a Zone 1-3 journey and that’s going to make a big difference for frequent commuters. The rezoning is part of TfL’s efforts to acknowledge the growing importance of East London. It is expected to provide an economic boost to the whole of London and attract more visitors to the East. The stations in Zone 2/3 as of January 2016 are:

Stratford International
Stratford
Stratford High Street
Pudding Mill Lane
Abbey Road
Bromley-by-Bow
West Ham
Star Lane
Canning Town
East India
North Greenwich

If you’ve purchased a Zone 1-3 card that is no longer needed, you might be eligible to a refund from TfL.

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