There are thousands of thing to see and do in London.From amazing
architecture to Wide open spaces and from west End shows to East
End Markets, London has it all. And with one of the most comprehensive
transport networks in Europe it's all incredibly Simple to get around,
whether you hop on one of London's famous red buses ,take the Underground,catch
a cab or simply walk through the city's historic streets,
Running 20 hours a day,everyday and serving all parts of central
london ,the underground (or tube) is one of the easiest ways to
travel .
Tickets can be purchased from ticket machines
and ticket offices at all stations.Entering and leaving the underground
is made simple by the ticket operated gates.At the end of your
journey,if the value on your ticket is used up, the gate will
open but your ticket will be retained.Tonehe underground is your
divided into six fare Zones' with zone 1 covering central London.
* Special fares apply between Keenton and
Harrow & Wealdstone on the Bakerloo line and north of Moor park
on the metropolitan line
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With
over 17,000 bus stops all across London you're never far
from a bus route.And with only two cash singles fares covering
the whole of London.its especially simple to get around.For
any bus journey in outer London the fare is just 70p And
for journeys into,from,within and across central London
(Zone 1 )the fare is £ 1.00.Children under 16 years
old can make any bus journey in London for a flat fare of
40p(14 and 15 year olds require a Child Photocard). For
One Day Travelcards and longer period tickets. The bus network
is divided into four zones: Zone 1 covering central London
and Zone 2,3,4 covering outer London. In London there are
two types of bus stop which are treated differently:
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Compulsory: Buses
always stop here unless full.
Request:
To stop a bus put your hand and the bus will stop ,unless
already full.To get off at a request stop ring bell once
and in good time to let the driver know.Night buses (prefixed
with the letter N) treat all stops as request stops.
While
most of London's buses are red,some come in other colours
also.
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Daily riverboat services operate from most central London piers.
Services go to and from Greenwhich and the Thames barrier in the
east and,during the summer ,as far as Hampton Court in the west.Travelcard
and LT Cards are not accepted on riverboat services.You can purchase
tickets for most trips at the pier or,in some cases on the boat.
The Docklands Light Railway(DLR) runs through the Docklands and
Canary Wharf from bank and Tower Gateway providing a fast ,scenic
route to the Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich.Also serving Stratford,Beckton
and Lewisham.Travelcards are accepted.
Tramlink serve the center of Croydon and radiates out to Wimbledon.Leaving
approximately every 15 minutes it is one of the most user friendly
ways to travel in south London.Tickets can be purchased from automatic
ticket machine located at the tram stops and Travelcards are accepted
for travel.
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The
National Rail network covers the entire country,leaving
from central London locations and spanning out to even the
remotest spots in the UK.Travelcards are accepted within
the Greater London area .Beyond that you will need to pur Do
not chase a ticket for your journey either from the train
station or,in some cases,on the train.
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Heathrow By Underground: The piccadilly
line serves.Heathrow with trains running every few minutes from
early morning to late evening .The journey time from central London
is around 50 minutes.
By bus: Airbus A2 runs every 30 minutes
throughout the day from a number of stops in central London.Alternatively,
you can use the Feltham Railair bus link. Take the train to Feltham
station (change at Clapham Junction if necessary ) for connecting
service. Naional Express coaches run from Victoria Coach Station
every 30 minutes.
By rail: The Heathrow Express runs direct,high
speed trains between paddington station and Heathrow .Trains depart
every 15 minutes and have a journey time of 15 minutes to and
from Heathrow Terminal 1,2 and 3. Allow an extra 5 minutes for
journeys to and from Terminal 4. Gatwick
Conex South Central and Gatwick Express rail
service run direct from Victoria Journey time is around 30-40
minutes. Thameslink rail service run from King's Cross (Thameslink),Farringdon,Blackfriars
and London Bridge station. Airbus A5 operates hourly from Victoria
Coach Station and Pimlico Underground station
London City
Take the jubilee line or Docklands Light Railway
to canning Town for connecting shuttle bus service. Shuttle bus
service also run from Liverpool Street station and Canary Wharf
Underground and Docklands Light Railway stations.
Stansted
Stansted Skytrian service run every 15 minutes
(30 minutes on Saturday and Sundays) from Liverpool Street and
Tottenham Hale station. Airbus A6 departs from Victoria Coach
Station , Hyde Park Corner,Marble Aech and Backer Street hourly.
Alternatevely ,Airbus A7 departs from Victoria Coach Station ,Embankment
and Aldgate hourly.
Luton
Thameslink rail services run from London bridge,
Backfriars,Farringdon and King's Cross (Thameslink) to Luton Airport
Parkway station for the connecting free shuttle bus service .Green
line coaches run from Victoria (Buckingham Palace Road),Hyde Park
Corner,Marble Arch,George Street and Baker Street
Night time travel
Daytime buses and the underground run until
approximately 0030.But the extensive system of Night buses operates
throughout the night serving the city's many bars ,clubs ,restaurants,theatres
and cinemas.
On Night buses there are generally two adult single
bus fares. For any bus journey in outer London the fare is just
£ 1.00 and for journey into , form , within and across central
London (Zone 1) the fare is £ 1.50. Child fares are not available
before 0430. All Night bus route numbers start with the letter
'N'.
Staying Safe
General advice
Smoking is not permitted on public transport
. Please keep personal belongings with you at all times to avoid
delays caused by security alerts (abandoned luggage may be destroyed).
Be aware that pickpockets and tickets touts operate in busy areas.
Please take note of all safety notices and in the unlikely event
of an emergency follow the instructions of our trained staff .
You will find that travelling is easier and more comfortable outside
of the busy 'rush hour' which is at 0800-0930 and 1700-1800 Monday
to Friday
Lifts and escalators
Keep loose clothing and luggage clear of lift
doors .On escalators take extra care with childern . Pushchairs
and buggies should be folded. Please be carefull when stepping
on or off an escalator , especially when carrying luggage.
Platforms Do not stand near the edge.Never
try to pick any belongings that have fallen on the track because
it is electrified . Ask staff for assistance.
Boarding trains ,buses and trams
Never obstruct doors or try to get on or off
as the doors are closing . Mind the gap between the train and
platform edge when entering or leaving the train .Only get on
or off a bus ,train or tram when it is stationary.
London's Transport Museum
A great day out in town
Covert Garden Piazza is a great setting for
a great museum . Hands -on fun , KidZones (15 interactive station
for childern) , exciting bus and train simulators ,videos screen
displays and live events bring the fascinating history of London's
public transport alive . The museum shop sells posters. /Models
, books and a whole range of terrific souvenirs.
London Travel Information Centers
Help every step of the way
The place to go for the best travel advice,
free , timetables and to buy Travelcards or Bus Passes. London
Travel Information Centers also sell sightseeing tours , entry
tickets to many attractions and handy guide books.
Travel Information Centers are located at:
Underground stations: Heathrow 1,2,3.King's
Cross. Liverpool Street, Oxford Circus,St James's Park. National
Rail stations:Euston,Paddington,Victoria. Bus stations:Brent Cross
,Hammersmith , North Greenwich,West Croydon , Uxbridge. Airport
: Heathrow Terminal 1 , 2 & 4 arrival halls.
London travel tickets and information are
also available at
Croydon , Clocktower,Greenwich Peyps House , Heathrow Terminal
3, Hounslow Treaty Center and Waterloo International. Closed Sunday.
Closed Saturday and Sunday. Closes 1500 daily.
Disabled customers requiring travel advice and
information about accessible travel in London , please telephone
/textphone :020 7918 3312
For 24 hour travel information about Tubes ,
bus , tram , riverboat, Docklands Light Railway and rail services
within Greater London, including journey advice , fares and timetables
call London Travel Information 020 7222 1234 Testphone 020 7918
3015
