Getting Around London
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London Airport information
A major air transit hub, five major airports service London: Heathrow, Gatwick, London Luton, London Stansted, and London City.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Approximate taxi fare: 73 GBP
Heathrow Airport is London's and Europe's busiest airport, and the third busiest airport in the world by passenger traffic. About 24 kilometers west of
central London, Heathrow is also a true dining and shopping experience. High-end boutiques abound, while other storefronts offer a range of goods,...
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Approximate taxi fare: 73 GBP
Heathrow Airport is London's and Europe's busiest airport, and the third busiest airport in the world by passenger traffic. About 24 kilometers west of
central London, Heathrow is also a true dining and shopping experience. High-end boutiques abound, while other storefronts offer a range of goods,...
London Train information
Network RailNetwork Rail owns and operates Britain's rail infrastructure and manages 18 of the biggest stations across Britain. Main routes take
guests to Glasgow, Liverpool, Birmingham, Manchester, and Leeds, among other destinations. There are nine major British rail stations in the capital,
with Paddington, Victoria, and Euston as the main stations. St. Pancras International acts as the gateway to European destinations, thanks to its
Eurostar connections to Paris, Lille, Brussels, and beyond. Tickets are available online from National Rail and the train companies.
guests to Glasgow, Liverpool, Birmingham, Manchester, and Leeds, among other destinations. There are nine major British rail stations in the capital,
with Paddington, Victoria, and Euston as the main stations. St. Pancras International acts as the gateway to European destinations, thanks to its
Eurostar connections to Paris, Lille, Brussels, and beyond. Tickets are available online from National Rail and the train companies.
London Underground information
The London Underground metro system, often called the Tube, is the world's longest underground railway at about 400 kilometers of track. The
Underground services three million people daily at 268 stations on 11 lines, including Bakerloo, Central, Circle, District, Hammersmith & City,
Jubilee, Metropolitan, Northern, and Piccadilly. The Victoria and Waterloo City Lines connect the central city and many suburbs to the north of the
Thames. The Underground is divided into six zones, and fares are dependent on zone and time of day, with prices ranging from GBP 2 to GBP 6 per
trip. The Oyster Card, introduced in 2003, is an electronic card that covers particular zones on a weekly or monthly format.
Underground services three million people daily at 268 stations on 11 lines, including Bakerloo, Central, Circle, District, Hammersmith & City,
Jubilee, Metropolitan, Northern, and Piccadilly. The Victoria and Waterloo City Lines connect the central city and many suburbs to the north of the
Thames. The Underground is divided into six zones, and fares are dependent on zone and time of day, with prices ranging from GBP 2 to GBP 6 per
trip. The Oyster Card, introduced in 2003, is an electronic card that covers particular zones on a weekly or monthly format.
London Public Transportation Information
London's iconic double-decker buses are an easy, quick, and cheap way to travel around the city, providing several sightseeing opportunities along
the way. These buses command about 8,000 vehicles covering 700 routes, making it one of the biggest bus systems in the world. About 1.5 million
passengers ride the buses each year. The electronic Oyster Cards, used on other Transport for London transportation, can be used on the buses.
London River Services operate commuter journeys along the River Thames. With a network of 29 piers, the service is used by more than 2,000
passengers every day and approximately three million people a year. The river service connects with the rest of public transport network such as the
Tube and buses. River buses run on a timetable, with more frequent services during peak rush hours. Fares vary based on the pier and many
operators provide discounted fares to people traveling with Travelcard....
the way. These buses command about 8,000 vehicles covering 700 routes, making it one of the biggest bus systems in the world. About 1.5 million
passengers ride the buses each year. The electronic Oyster Cards, used on other Transport for London transportation, can be used on the buses.
London River Services operate commuter journeys along the River Thames. With a network of 29 piers, the service is used by more than 2,000
passengers every day and approximately three million people a year. The river service connects with the rest of public transport network such as the
Tube and buses. River buses run on a timetable, with more frequent services during peak rush hours. Fares vary based on the pier and many
operators provide discounted fares to people traveling with Travelcard....