Getting there and around
The Tube, Oyster cards, trains to other cities and the airports.
Getting from Stansted Airport to Gatwick (and return)
London Stansted Airport is the third busiest airport in the UK and a major hub for the low-cost carriers.
Getting from Stansted Airport to Heathrow (and return)
London’s Heathrow Airport is Europe’s busiest airport and while it’s not typically used by European low-cost carriers , it’s popular with international airlines.
Getting from London to Wales (and return)
Wales is part of the UK and travelers are attracted to it because of the natural landscape , the history and culture. Cardiff is the capital of Wales and the largest urbane area.
Getting from London to Belfast (and return)
Belfast is the capital and the largest city in Northern Ireland, UK. It is the second largest city on the island of Ireland after Dublin and is located at the mouth of the River Lagan.
Getting from Glasgow to London (and return)
Glasgow is the biggest city in Scotland and is located on the banks of the River Clyde.
Getting from London to Brighton (and return)
Brighton is charming seaside resort on the south coast of England. What started as a small sleepy fishing village, over the centuries gain more and more importance.
Getting from London to Bristol (and return)
Bristol ranks fourth in the top destinations in England , having a long maritime history and offering a variety of activities.
Getting from London to Liverpool (and return)
Liverpool is a lively city in England, known for the music, nightlife and sports. The Pier Head Waterfront is a World Heritage UNESCO site since 2004.
Getting from London to Cardiff (and return)
Cardiff is the capital of Wales and is located on the south coast of UK. With a history of an industrial city, Cardiff has changed a lot in recent years and is now a modern and lively city.
Getting from London to Newcastle (and return)
Newcastle upon Tyne is a city in north east England known for its music, arts , sports and nightlife. It is a gateway for those who plan to explore the Northumberland coast and Hadrian's Wall.
Getting from London to Manchester (and return)
Manchester is located in the north west of England and is known for the influence on the history of music. The city is vibrant and young , appealing to more and more travelers each year.
Getting from London to Oxford (and return)
Oxford is the oldest university city in the UK and is located about 50 miles (80 km) west of London. The medieval churches and colleges dominate the modern town with their Gothic splendor.
How to Navigate the London Tube : Practical Tips
The London Underground , known as the Tube, is the best tool for travelers to get from one point to another in a short amount of time.
Getting to/from London Luton Airport by public transport
London Luton Airport is the fourth busiest international airport in London. It receives domestic flights, as well as international flights.
Taking Advantage of a London Stopover
The summer travel season is right around the corner, and despite the high cost of fares to London this is still the season when huge numbers of people alight in the English capital every year.
Flying Virgin Atlantic to London
This past Fall, I flew Virgin Atlantic for the first time -- and now I'm hooked. I needed to book a round trip from Los Angeles to Johannesburg, with a stop in London each way; because of the…
Public Transport in London at Christmas
If you're going to be visiting London over Christmas, be aware that the public transport system goes into a kind of semi-hibernation during the holiday period, with some major changes in service.
The Knowledge in London
Drivers of London's famous black cabs have a solid reputation for getting their customers to the correct location by the shortest route.
The Tube
The London Underground , colloquially known as the Tube, is the city's famous subway system.
Driving in London
Driving in central London should only be considered by the most skilled and brave of visitors, as it often bears little advantage in terms of convenience and cost.
Taking the Eurostar from London to Paris or Brussels
The Eurostar train through the Channel Tunnel is the best, fastest and most comfortable way to travel between London and Paris , France or Brussels , Belgium.
Using an Oyster Card in London
Oyster cards (also referred to as "Travelcards") are plastic cards that can be used in place of paper tickets for the Tube, Buses, some National Rail services and the Docklands Light Railway .
Bus Travel in London
Buses run all over London and are easy to use, but congested roads mean they generally won't be the fastest way to travel.
Public Transport in London
The sprawl of London covers 620 square miles...and getting around it can require time and patience.
Heathrow Airport Transportation
Heathrow is Britain's biggest and the world's busiest international airport, located about 14 miles to the west of central London in the Borough of Hillingdon.
Which Airfare Site Will Find the Cheapest Fares to London?
Finding the cheapest airfare to London can be a challenge, especially if you're convinced that the best deal on the Web is just one more mouse click away.
London Cycle Guides
The latest edition of the London Cycle Guides have just been issued this month by Transport for London(TfL).
British Airways Contact Information
A lot of people seem to be having problems with British Airways this summer, specifically with bags being mislaid or lost in transit when travelling through Heathrow.
Main Central London Railway Station Locations
For more information please see the main London Railway Stations page. Charing Cross Tel:0207 8392576 South Eastern Ticket Info Trains Tel:08706 030405 Southern Trains Ticket Info Tel:0845 123 7770…
British Airways Still Snowed Under with Lost Baggage
The baggage chaos at Heathrow especially involving British Airways looks like its going to continue for a while.
Getting ready for the Tour de France start in London
With just over three weeks to go before the Tour de France begins in London the organisers have been detailing some of the activities for spectators coming to London for the Prologue and Stage 1 of…
London Airports Flight Data
If you're moving to the London area BAA(British Airports Authority) have launched a new service that let's you see the amount of aircraft activity over the place you're moving to, giving an idea of…
Biggest congestion in the London area
A new report has identified the worst spots for traffic congestion in the UK and the top three places are all around the London area with the M25 London orbital featuring heavily.
Getting a real taste of London
If you're around central London tomorrow get over to Trafalgar Square for the chance to take a bite out of some the city's most famous landmarks in the Eat London event.
Taking a fast boat down the Thames
Taking a boat trip on the River Thames is something that every visitor to London should do and there's a host of large boats cruising up and down the river that you could hop on.
British Airways top airline for lost luggage
Not a good day publicity wise for British Airways after they were named the worst of 24 major European airlines for losing passengers baggage in 2006 in a report from the Air Transport Users Council…
London's oldest cabbie gives it up after 70 years
London's oldest black cab driver has finally decided enough is enough and given up his taxi licence after 70 years. Alfred Collins is 92 years old and has been a London cabbie since 1937.
Keeping an eye on London's public transport
A website that you might find useful if you've travelled on public transport in and around London and haven't found the service to be up to scratch is London Travel Watch , which is the official…