about london
how to arrive
by plane
London is very easy to reach from all over the world thanks to its vast number of airports.
The most important are listed below.
All airports are well connected with the city centre by train and bus, starting
from £5.
Visit the websites linked for more info.
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Heathrow Airport - 32km (20 miles) to the west of central London. 15-20 minutes by Heathrow Express train. 50 minutes by Tube: Piccadilly line.
80 minutes by National Express bus.
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Stansted Airport - 64km (40 miles) to the north-east of London.
50 minutes by Stansted Express train.
1 to 1.5 hours by National Express bus.
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Gatwick Airport - 45km (28 miles) to the south of London. 30 minutes to Victoria Station by Gatwick Express train.1 to 1.5 hour by National Express bus.
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Luton Airport - 56km (35 miles) to the north-west of London. 21 minutes by East Midlands train. 40 minutes by Thameslink train. 1 to 1.5 hours by National Express bus.
by train
Coming to London by train could be cheaper and faster than flying or driving, with the main train stations located in the heart of the city.
The most important that you could find useful are:
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St Pancras International, which directly connects the city with Paris in only 2 hours, and with many other European capitals, by Eurostar trains.
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Useful websites to book your trains are:
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Trains are significantly cheaper if booked in advance and with a return option.
by bus
While taking a bus is slower than flying or taking the train, it is significantly cheaper. Coaches are a good option for cheap travel to London from almost anywhere in the UK or Europe.
Today's coaches are modern, comfortable and reliable.
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For travellers from the UK we advise:
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If you are travelling from Europe:
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For more details see:
www.visitlondon.com