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= Travelling to London = | = Travelling to London = | ||
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If you’re coming from continental Europe, you may wish to explore the possibility of using either the [http://www.eurostar.com Eurostar] train, or choosing a flight that will arrive at the [http://www.londoncityairport.com/ London City Airport], as both of these options will drop you conveniently close to the centre of London. | |||
Trans-continental travellers should expect to arrive at either [http://www.heathrowairport.com/ Heathrow] or [http://www.gatwickairport.com/ Gatwick] airports. While these airports are quite distant from the city centre, both are relatively well serviced by above and underground trains, as well as bus and taxi service. | Trans-continental travellers should expect to arrive at either [http://www.heathrowairport.com/ Heathrow] or [http://www.gatwickairport.com/ Gatwick] airports. While these airports are quite distant from the city centre, both are relatively well serviced by above and underground trains, as well as bus and taxi service. | ||
== From Heathrow by train == | |||
# Take the London Underground (“the tube”) from the Heathrow terminals towards the city centre (Heathrow is at the end of the line). Heathrow has three London Underground stations – one for Terminals 1, 2 and 3; and one each at Terminal 4 and Terminal 5. Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 station is in the central area between the terminals, which are a few minutes walk away via underground walkways. Terminal 4 and Terminal 5 stations are in the basements of the terminal buildings. [http://www.heathrowairport.com/transport-and-directions/underground More details]. | |||
# Get off at '''Leicester Square''', but please note that this station is not wheelchair accessible | |||
# Follow the Leicester Square tube walking instructions found under [[#Finding Us]] | |||
Travelling to London on the Piccadilly Line takes around 50 minutes. It has no connections, costs £5.30 cash, or £2.90 Oyster card each way. Beware that staff will be encouraging people to buy Heathrow Express tickets, but these are not what you want for the Underground and will take you to Paddington on the other side of town. Buying a top-up Oyster card is highly recommended as these reduce fares by up to 50% and can be refunded (including deposit) at the end of the trip. | |||
== From Heathrow by car == | |||
This company offers fair priced car transport (much cheaper than hailing a cab from outside the airport): [http://www.londonheathrowcars.com/ Heathrow Cars] | This company offers fair priced car transport (much cheaper than hailing a cab from outside the airport): [http://www.londonheathrowcars.com/ Heathrow Cars] | ||
== From Gatwick by train == | |||
# Head to the railway station outside the South Terminal (is only a few minutes away from the North Terminal by a free shuttle) | |||
# Head to the railway station outside the South Terminal (is only a few minutes away from the North Terminal by a free shuttle) | |||
# Take the train to London Bridge, they come regularly (avoid Gatwick express) | # Take the train to London Bridge, they come regularly (avoid Gatwick express) | ||
# At London Bridge change | # At London Bridge change to the Northern Line on the Underground. | ||
# Get off at | # Get off at Leicester Square. | ||
# Follow | # Follow Leicester Square tube walking instructions above. | ||
= Travelling around in London = | |||
If you are spending the day in London or plan on moving on from us at any time here are some useful travel links to help you on your way: | If you are spending the day in London or plan on moving on from us at any time here are some useful travel links to help you on your way: | ||
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* For | * For fares: [http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tickets/14416.aspx Transport for London] (if you plan on moving around a lot a all-day travel card may be useful) | ||
* For | * For train times: [http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ National Rail] (they also have an app for Apple, Android and Blackberry Devices) | ||
* For planning your journey ahead: [http://journeyplanner.tfl.gov.uk/user/XSLT_TRIP_REQUEST2?language=en Journey Planner Transport for London] | |||
* For Tube Maps: [http://www.tfl.gov.uk/assets/downloads/standard-tube-map.gif London Underground] (again an app is also available on Apple and Android) | * For Tube Maps: [http://www.tfl.gov.uk/assets/downloads/standard-tube-map.gif London Underground] (again an app is also available on Apple and Android) | ||