It's quicker to walk
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What it really means
In central London, many Tube journeys between neighbouring stations are genuinely faster on foot — locals say "honestly, it is quicker to walk". Some Tube maps show walking times between stations. Do not be afraid to walk short hops.
Chinese explanation
在伦敦市中心，相邻地铁站之间步行常常真的更快——本地人会说"honestly, it is quicker to walk"（说真的，走路更快）。有些地铁图会标注站间步行时间。短途别犹豫，直接走路。
Example conversation
A: Shall we take the Tube from Leicester Square to Covent Garden?
B: Are you joking? It is quicker to walk, it is about four minutes.
A：我们从莱斯特广场坐地铁去考文特花园吧？
B：开玩笑吧？走路更快，也就四分钟。
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