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WP6 Workshop Travel Information

The workshop will be held in Westminster, at the following address:

One Great George Street Westminster London SW1P 3AA

London Underground

• The closest station is Westminster , which is on the District , Circle and Jubilee line. • Exit the station via Exit 6. • At the top of the stairs turn around as if to go back down the stairs to face . • Walk around to the right on to Great George Street until you come to two sets of traffic lights. • Cross over both and continue down Great George Street. • One Great George Street is the last building on the corner of Great George Street and Storey’s Gate.

Tube tickets can be bought at the station using a debit/credit card or cash. You can do this at a machine or manned ticket booth. For those staying overnight, we would recommend that you buy a Zone 1-2 Day , which will cost £12. This ticket allows unlimited travel for the day on any form of public transportation in London.

Bus

Numerous bus routes pass within a 1-2 minute walk of One Great George Street. Bus routes stopping near Parliament Square include: 3, 11, 12, 24, 53, 87, 88, 148, 159, 211 and 453. For further information visit the website .

Heathrow Airport

Heathrow Express:

• This is the fastest link between Heathrow and London. Non-stop trains run to Paddington every 15 minutes, and the journey time is 15 minutes from Terminals 1, 2 and 3 (a few minutes more from Terminals 4 or 5). • Tickets can be bought on the internet, at the station, or on-board the train. The standard single fare is £21.50 and a standard return costs £35. • Once at Paddington, follow signs to the - the entrance is located at the end of the platform by the shops. • Buy a Zone 1-2 Day Travelcard , which will cost £12 (you can use cash or card at a machine or at a ticket booth). This ticket allows unlimited travel for the day on any form of public transportation in London. • Follow signs to the Circle line and take the train to Westminster. The estimated journey time is 23 minutes. • Exit the station via Exit 6. • At the top of the stairs, turn around as if to go back down the stairs to face Parliament Square. • Walk around to the right on to Great George Street until you come to two sets of traffic lights. • Cross over both and continue down Great George Street. • One Great George Street is the last building on the corner of Great George Street and Storey’s Gate. Find out more:

London Underground: • The most cost-effective rail route to London from Heathrow is ti. Line trains run from all terminals and journey time is 50 – 60 minutes. Take the Piccadilly Line to and then change to the Jubilee Line to Westminster . Estimated Time: 42 mins • Buy a Zone 1-6 Day Travelcard for £17 (you can use cash or card at a machine or at a ticket booth).This ticket allows unlimited travel for the day on any form of public transportation in London. • Exit the station via Exit 6. • At the top of the stairs turn around as if to go back down the stairs to face Parliament Square. • Walk around to the right on to Great George Street until you come to two sets of traffic lights. • Cross over both and continue down Great George Street. • One Great George Street is the last building on the corner of Great George Street and Storey’s Gate.

Taxi:

London taxis are available outside each terminal. The cost to central London is between £45 and £70. The journey time is approximately one hour. Alternatively book a minicab or chauffeur in advance.

Gatwick Airport

Gatwick Express:

is the fastest rail link between the airport and central London. Non-stop trains run to and from London Victoria every 15 minutes and take 30 minutes. • The station is located at the South terminal. • You can purchase tickets in advance from the website: http://www.gatwickexpress.com/. • They are cheaper in advance, but can also be bought from the station. Singles begin at £17.75 and returns £31.05. • In Victoria, follow the signs for the London Underground. • Purchase a Zone 1-2 Day Travelcard for £12 (you can use cash or card at a machine or at a ticket booth).This ticket allows unlimited travel for the day on any form of public transportation in London. • Exit Westminster station via Exit 6. • At the top of the stairs turn around as if to go back down the stairs to face Parliament Square. • Walk around to the right on to Great George Street until you come to two sets of traffic lights. • Cross over both and continue down Great George Street. • One Great George Street is the last building on the corner of Great George Street and Storey’s Gate.

Taxi:

• Journeys between Gatwick and Central London can take around an hour • Gatwick’s preferred taxi company is Airport Cars Gatwick who can be contacted; o In person: at the taxi kiosks located at both terminals o Telephone: +44 (0) 1293 567700 o Online: : https://taxis-gatwickairport.com/ • Advanced bookings are recommended with an average cost being around £50.

Bus:

Bus services are run by both National Express and easyBus: easyBus • Run from both the North and South Terminal, with services running every 15-20 mins. The bus is non-stop and runs directly into central London, arriving at Earls Court/ West Brompton. • The journey takes 1hr 5 mins and costs upwards of £2, depending on when booked. • Bookings can be made at http://www.easybus.co.uk/london-gatwick. Alternatively tickets can be bought from the driver on the day, though not at the online discounted rate.

• The bus will drop you off at Earl's Court Exhibition Centre and is opposite the London Underground Station. • Buy a Zone 1-2 Day Travelcard for £12 (you can use cash or card at a machine or at a ticket booth).This ticket allows unlimited travel for the day on any form of public transportation in London • Follow the signs to the District Line and take the train to Westminster. Estimated time 12 minutes. • Exit the station via Exit 6. • At the top of the stairs turn around as if to go back down the stairs to face Parliament Square. • Walk around to the right on to Great George Street until you come to two sets of traffic lights. • Cross over both and continue down Great George Street. • One Great George Street is the last building on the corner of Great George Street and Storey’s Gate.

National Express

• Runs from both terminals, up to every 30 mins. The Bus is non-stop and runs directly to London Victoria Coach Station. • Frequency: up to every 30 minutes. • Journey time: fastest service is 65 minutes, but the average journey time is 85 minutes. • Costs start from £8 in advance http://www.nationalexpress.com/bd/Gatwick/gatwick- airport.aspx. • From Victoria Coach Station exit at the main exit NOT the exit were the coach has pulled in. Then head northeast on Rd, staying on the right hand side were the road divides. On your right you will see the main train station. Follow signs for London Underground • Buy a Zone 1-2 Day Travelcard for £12 (you can use cash or card at a machine or at a ticket booth).This ticket allows unlimited travel for the day on any form of public transportation in London • Follow the signs to the District Line and take the train to Westminster. Estimated journey time is 14 minutes. • Exit the station via Exit 6. • At the top of the stairs turn around as if to go back down the stairs to face Parliament Square. • Walk around to the right on to Great George Street until you come to two sets of traffic lights. • Cross over both and continue down Great George Street. • One Great George Street is the last building on the corner of Great George Street and Storey’s Gate.

Stansted Airport

Train:

• The runs every 15 minutes and reaches London Liverpool Street in 47 minutes. • Single tickets start at £19. • Trains depart from Stansted Airport rail station, situated directly below the terminal. • Stay on the train until it arrives at its final destination of Liverpool Street. • Follow signs for the London Underground. • Buy a Zone 1-2 Day Travelcard for £12 (you can use cash or card at a machine or at a ticket booth).This ticket allows unlimited travel for the day on any form of public transportation in London • Follow signs for the Circle Line and get off at Westminster. Estimated time for the journey is 23 minutes. • Exit the station via Exit 6. • At the top of the stairs turn around as if to go back down the stairs to face Parliament Square. • Walk around to the right on to Great George Street until you come to two sets of traffic lights. • Cross over both and continue down Great George Street. • One Great George Street is the last building on the corner of Great George Street and Storey’s Gate. Find out more about Stansted Airport trains

Bus:

• There are many coach and bus options but we would recommend two:

National Express to Victoria or the Easybus to .

• ALL buses operate from the bus terminal opposite the main terminal building.

National Express

• Buses run up to every 15 mins with an average journey time of between 85-100 mins. • Tickets can be bought on the day, but are generally cheaper in advance and can be bought by phoning +44 (0) 8717818178 or online: www.nationalexpress.com. • The usual bus fare is £10.50. • From Victoria Coach Station exit at the main exit NOT the exit were the coach has pulled in. Then head northeast on Buckingham Palace Rd, staying on the right hand side were the road divides. On your right you will see the main train station. Follow signs for London Underground

• Buy a Zone 1-2 Day Travelcard for £12 (you can use cash or card at a machine or at a ticket booth).This ticket allows unlimited travel for the day on any form of public transportation in London • Follow the signs to the District Line and take the train to Westminster. Estimated journey time is 14 minutes. • Exit the station via Exit 6. • At the top of the stairs turn around as if to go back down the stairs to face Parliament Square. • Walk around to the right on to Great George Street until you come to two sets of traffic lights. • Cross over both and continue down Great George Street. • One Great George Street is the last building on the corner of Great George Street and Storey’s Gate.

EasyBus • Buses run every 20 minutes and with an average journey time of 75 minutes. • Tickets can be bought on the day or in advance via the website www.easybus.co.uk. • In advance, tickets can be as low as £2 for selected journeys. • On arrival at Baker Street , follow the signs to the London Underground • Buy a Zone 1-2 Day Travelcard for £12 (you can use cash or card at a machine or at a ticket booth).This ticket allows unlimited travel for the day on any form of public transportation in London • Follow the signs to the Jubilee Line and take the train to Westminster. • Exit the station via Exit 6. • At the top of the stairs turn around as if to go back down the stairs to face Parliament Square. • Walk around to the right on to Great George Street until you come to two sets of traffic lights. • Cross over both and continue down Great George Street. • One Great George Street is the last building on the corner of Great George Street and Storey’s Gate.

View detailed Stansted Airport coach information

Taxi:

• Taxis run 24/7 and booked in advance or at the airport. • A taxi for 4 people to central London is around £99. • To book, call +44 (0)1279 661 111. • View detailed Stansted taxi information

Luton Airport

Train:

• A shuttle bus service operates to and from Parkway Station; this is normally a 10 minute trip from the airport terminal building. The service runs every ten minutes between 05:00 and midnight and also connects with all trains calling at Luton Airport Parkway overnight; please check train times for details. This costs £1.60 and is included in a train ticket if bought from Luton Airport to St Pancras International. • We would recommend trains to St Pancras International. • Tickets can be bought at the station or online • www.buytickets.eastmidlandstrains.co.uk • The journey to London should can take between 30-50 mins depending on the time • Buy an Anytime Day Travelcard for £33.50. This will include both your train ticket and travel on London public transport for the day. From here follow the signs for the London Underground; the main entrance is through the arches at the end of The Arcade. If you buy this at the airport, it will include use of the shuttle bus to and from Luton Airport Parkway station connecting you with the airport terminal. • Follow signs to the Circle line and take the train to Westminster. Estimated journey time is 28mins. • Exit the station via Exit 6. • At the top of the stairs turn around as if to go back down the stairs to face Parliament Square. • Walk around to the right on to Great George Street until you come to two sets of traffic lights. • Cross over both and continue down Great George Street. • One Great George Street is the last building on the corner of Great George Street and Storey’s Gate.

Bus:

There are several bus services operating at Luton, you will need either easy Bus or National Express easy Bus • The journey is non-stop and takes around 60 mins to get to its destination of Baker Street. • Fares start from £2, and can be purchased on the website http://www.easybus.co.uk/london- luton. • It is located at Bay 9 outside the main terminal. • When you arrive at Baker Street follow signs for the London Underground. • Buy a Zone 1-2 Day Travelcard for £12 (you can use cash or card at a machine or at a ticket booth).This ticket allows unlimited travel for the day on any form of public transportation in London.

• Follow signs for the Jubilee line and take the train to Westminster. Estimated journey time is 15 minutes. • Exit the station via Exit 6. • At the top of the stairs turn around as if to go back down the stairs to face Parliament Square. • Walk around to the right on to Great George Street until you come to two sets of traffic lights. • Cross over both and continue down Great George Street. • One Great George Street is the last building on the corner of Great George Street and Storey’s Gate.

National Express • Offers many destinations in central London, we recommend Victoria Rail Station (not coach). • Services are offered around every 30 mins with the journey time taking around 60 mins. • WiFi is available on the coach. • Ticket prices start from £5 (plus booking) from the National Express website http://www.nationalexpress.com/wherewego/airports/londonlutonairport.aspx. • Follow signs to the London Underground. • Buy a Zone 1-2 Day Travelcard for £12 (you can use cash or card at a machine or at a ticket booth).This ticket allows unlimited travel for the day on any form of public transportation in London. • Follow signs for the District line and take the train to Westminster. Estimated journey time is 15 minutes. • Exit the station via Exit 6. • At the top of the stairs turn around as if to go back down the stairs to face Parliament Square. • Walk around to the right on to Great George Street until you come to two sets of traffic lights. • Cross over both and continue down Great George Street. • One Great George Street is the last building on the corner of Great George Street and Storey’s Gate.

Taxi

• Taxis operate from the airport to London and can be hailed from the terminal or booked in advance http://www.london-luton.co.uk/en/content/2/124/by-taxi.html. • The journey will take around 60 minutes and costs begin at around £60.

Eurostar

If you are coming to London via the your train will bring you into St Pancras International.

London Underground:

• From here follow the signs for the London Underground; t he main entrance is through the arches at the end of The Arcade. • Buy a Zone 1-2 Day Travel card , which will cost £12 (you can use cash or card at a machine or at a ticket booth). This ticket allows unlimited travel for the day on any form of public transportation in London. • Follow signs to the Circle line and take the train to Westminster. Estimated journey time is 28 minutes. • Exit the station via Exit 6. • At the top of the stairs turn around as if to go back down the stairs to face Parliament Square. • Walk around to the right on to Great George Street until you come to two sets of traffic lights. • Cross over both and continue down Great George Street. • One Great George Street is the last building on the corner of Great George Street and Storey’s Gate. Taxi:

• Taxis are available from outside of the station and will take about 30 minutes depending on traffic to the venue. • Prices will be charged on the metre but will cost from £15.

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