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The Shortest Tube Journey that Ticks off the Alphabet

Channel: Geoff Marshall
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Here's something ... which is fun puzzle that you can try from home (with a tube map) without you even needing to make a journey ... What's the shortest route which ticks off all 26 letters of the alphabet?

By travelling through Underground stations only I came up with a route that passes through 13 consecutive stations and takes just 4 trains. But can you beat it !?

There are also some alternative challenges to try as well, see the pinned comment below.

Note : Every solution MUST use Belsize Park, the only station on the network to contain the letter 'Z' !!
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This video explores a fun challenge involving the London Underground network, focusing on finding the shortest route that passes through stations containing all 26 letters of the alphabet. The creator suggests a possible solution using 13 consecutive stations and four trains, with Belsize Park being essential due to its inclusion of the letter 'Z'. Additional challenges are mentioned for viewers to try. The video includes references to several Underground stations across London.

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  • Platform ID rpY8Pi5aJ9k
  • Views 175,505
  • Date published 17 Dec 2021 17:59
  • Date added 12 Apr 2026 03:16
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