LONDON TRAVEL
...Getting to London
London travel doesn't have to be expensive as there are many
cheap flights especially from Europe.
If you're traveling from the USA and further afield Expedia have some great deals.
It can be very cheap if you're travelling to London from Europe as there are many great deals with 'no- frills' airline companies such as Ryan Air and Easy Jet.
The airports which are close to central London are
London Heathrow Airport and London City Airport.
If you're traveling to Gatwick or Stansted Airports there are Express trains which bring you into central London train stations.

A map of London is essential if you're visiting London for the first time. It's also definitely worth investing a few pounds in a London Street Map.
This will save you valuable time as it's so easy to get lost in London.
Who wants to spend their time wondering the streets of London. Get wise and invest in a map!
Eurostar
Take the high speed Eurostar train from St Pancras station in the center of London to the heart of Paris and it takes just 2 hours 15 minutes.
To Brussels it takes only 1 hour 51 minutes so great for a day trip from London.
Eurotunnel

The
Eurotunnel offers a rail shuttle service
(le Shuttle) between
Folkestone in the UK and Calais in France.
The Eurotunnel provides a rail service that links the UK with France by car shuttle trains allowing passengers to access the continent with their vehicle without traveling by ferry. The journey takes about 35 minutes. AFerry.co.uk always has cheap prices for Eurotunnel trains and the latest special offers - Book from the UK with AFerry.co.uk - Folkestone to Calais.
Ferry to UK

Winner of the World's Leading Ferry Website at the World Travel Awards routes, AFerry.co.uk offer an amazing amount of ferry routes.
With over 70 European ferry operators with over 1,000 ferry routes and each ferry company also has great deals and offers.
Popular ports in and around Europe include ferries to Calais, Santorini and Amsterdam - Book with AFerry.co.uk

Don't waste time! Get to know London before you arrive
Plan your trip to London and enjoy every minute of your time here.
Some of the top areas of London to visit are in Covent Garden, Southbank and Piccadilly.
There are many more exciting places and all have excellent restaurants, bars and cafes where you can relax and enjoy your visit to London.

All the tips and information you need to find the easiest and cheapest way to get around London.
Information on maps, Oyster cards, London Buses, London Underground (Tube) and maps you can download PLUS tips on London Taxis.

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