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Traveling in London
Up-to-date information on London's public transportation system can be found Transport For London's website (www) including journey planners and traffic information.
| Maps | Maps that can be downloaded and printed using the links below |
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| Travelcards | A Travelcard offers the best
value when traveling around London. It allows you to travel on any
Underground, Tram, DLR (Docklands Light Railway), Bus and National
Rail routes (excluding Gatwick, Heathrow, Stansted Express) within
the selected zones. Plus a 33% discount on standard Riverboat services. Travelcards are available for One Day(Off-peak - After 9.30am on weekdays and all day week-ends, and Peak - all day), Weekly, Weekend, and Family. Travelcards are available from all London Underground stations, selected newsagents and Transport for London information centers. |
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| Underground (The Tube) | The quickest way around London is by Underground. Services run constantly from around 5.30-24.00 daily. Tickets can be purchased from any Underground stations. | |
| London Buses | Buses run from early morning with night bus service available on many routes after 24.00 hrs. An excellent way to see and get around London. In Central London tickets must be purchased prior to boarding at at bus stop machines. | |
| Docklands Light Railway (DLR) | The Docklands Light Railway (DLR) connects Tower Gateway (near Tower of London) with Canary Wharf and historic Greenwich. | |
| National Rail (Rail) | For info on timetables, tickets
and services visit the national rail website. Paddington serves the West Country, Wales and the South Midlands. Liverpool Street serves East Anglia and Essex. Euston, Kings Cross, Marylebone and St Pancras serve North and Central Briton. Charing Cross, Waterloo and Victoria serve Southern England. |
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| Taxis & Minicabs | Taxis (Black Cabs) with orange Taxi sign can be hailed when lit. Private Hire minicabs must be ordered in advance. Always use licensed taxis and ask for an estimate of the fare before hand. |
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