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London Travel Information London Travel Information How to get to the city centre? How much does public transport cost? Should I look for culture and free deals or go in a shopping extravaganza!? If these are some questions you have in mind, please read through the list below - links are provided for more detailed information. TRAVEL For useful tips and information, please click on the link below for the official LONDON VISITOR GUIDE - in PDF format for easy printing: http://www.tfl.gov.uk/assets/downloads/visitor-guide.pdf More visitor information and printable guides here: http://www.visitlondon.com/maps/guides/ How do I get from the airport to the city centre? All London Area Airports are well linked to Central London by train and by bus. Links to all airports are also provided where you can find detailed information about transport, flight status, etc. Here are our suggestions for a cheap & easy trip to Central London: GATWICK AIRPORT – Direct link to Victoria station (West London) Expensive/fast option – Train Gatwick Express Recommended options: Train – Southern Railway or First Capital Connect Bus – EasyBus - http://www.easybus.co.uk/london-gatwick National Express - http://www.nationalexpress.com/coach/Airport/London-Gatwick-Airport.aspx NOTE: Depending on your destination, the train is generally quicker but more expensive than the bus. You can see timetables or book tickets online and you can also buy them directly at the station. If you book online with EasyBus you may get a discount on the ticket price. More information here: http://www.gatwickairport.com/transport/to-london/ STANSTED AIRPORT – Direct link to Liverpool Street Station (East London) and Victoria station Recommended option – Bus: – Terravision - http://www.terravision.eu/london.html - EasyBus - http://whttp://www.easybus.co.uk/london-stanstedww.easybus.co.uk/ - National Express - http://www.nationalexpress.com/coach/Airport/London-Stansted-Airport.aspx NOTE: If you book online with EasyBus you may get a discount on the ticket price. More information here: http://bit.ly/idOa5s LUTON AIRPORT – Direct link to Victoria station (bus) and Kings Cross-St. Pancras station (train) EasyBus - http://www.easybus.co.uk/london-luton Terravision/Greenline - http://www.terravision.eu/london_luton.html National Express - http://www.nationalexpress.com/coach/Airport/London-Luton-Airport.aspx NOTE: If you book online with EasyBus you may get a discount on the ticket price. More information here: http://www.london-luton.co.uk/en/airport/ HEATHROW AIRPORT – Direct link to Central London London underground/tube - Piccadilly line (dark blue) NOTE: The cheaper ticket option is using the OYSTER card – see detailed information below. For tube maps, simply check the London visitor guide (link above) or get a map at any tube station. More information here: http://www.heathrowairport.com/portal/site/heathrow/menuitem.e87da634aa88e3fba4b12871120103a0/ What is the best way to use Public Transport in London? Consider that the London area is divided into Travel Zones and depending on where your accommodation is located you can buy your tickets accordingly. For most of you the weekly travel card may be the best option, but you will need to check this out individually, depending on where you are accommodated. OYSTER CARD – Travel card and “Pay as you Go” options Where to get it? – At the ticket office of any underground station + travel centres (airports & main stations). How much is it? – £5 deposit What ticket to buy? – Day / Weekly travel card – the prices depend on the zones combined and include free, unlimited bus trips in all zones – ex. a zone 1-3 travel card also allows you to get a bus into all travel (ex. Heathrow airport is on zone 6). More information on using an Oyster card: Tickets - http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tickets/14839.aspx Where does it work - http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tickets/14869.aspx#section-2 Prices - http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tickets/14416.aspx (Just drag the mouse over “Oyster Pay as you Go” and “Travelcards” to know more what is included) FINANCE Is it better to use a card or exchange money? What are the best options? Card – Using a credit card is generally a good option if you don’t wish to carry all your money with you. Try to check the commission fees your bank charges when you travel abroad – card payments and cash withdraws from a cash dispenser. Exchange money - A recommended option from previous visitors is to change money in your country as you may have better rates. In London the main tourist areas usually offer very high rates (Oxford Street, etc.) as well as the airport – here, sometimes if you change more than 250£ you will not have to pay any commission fee. As a reference on good exchange rates - Check “EURO - We buy” rate in this link: http://www.intercashlondon.co.uk/ How much extra money will I need? Meals - Fish and Chips £6 to £8 – Menu price range is from £8 to £12 – Sandwiches are widely available - £2.50 to £4 (Eat, Pret a Manger, supermarkets) – For “sitting down” lunch you can ask friends at the centre and also browse through areas and cuisine types here - http://www.allinlondon.co.uk/restaurants.php Leisure/Free time activities – check the TRAVEL section above to plan your activity budget. Evening - You have “the world on a plate” with great international restaurants, but also great pubs near the Buddhist centre (ask someone at the centre if they’re planning to “go for a pint” after meditation!). More information here: http://www.timeout.com/london/ Culture/Music/Theatre/Event tickets - http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/ - http://www.encoretickets.co.uk/ Please consider that there are combined tickets and it’s cheaper to book them online: Ex.: http://www.madametussauds.com/London/BuyTickets/TicketOptions/LondonEyePackage/Default.aspx Shopping – Depending on your choices and budget, London has a wide variety of options, from street markets - Camden Town daily and others mainly on Sundays to Oxford Street and Piccadilly Circus top brands and department stores (Harrods, Selfridges, etc.). More information here: http://www.alondonguide.com/londondepartmentstores.html Other: Pint of beer - £3.50 – Coffee “to go” – £2.00 / £2.50 (Costa, Café Nero, Starbucks) NOTE - There are a few supermarkets around the Buddhist centre, where you can find fruit, sandwiches, salad, etc. .
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