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Direct flight service to London is available from every major hub in the US and Canada. Prices for flights to London are extremely competitive and among the lowest priced European flights available. The city of London is served by 5 airports; but International flights generally arrive at either Heathrow or Gatwick airports. You may wish to consider taking the Eurostar through the channel tunnel to Brussels or Paris and using Britain as a gateway for your European tour.
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Airports

London - Heathrow Airport (LHR)

Distance from London city : 15 miles

London by Bus- A2 double-decker bus service runs from Heathrow to London's city center daily. The travel time is approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes, the cost is approximately £10.

London by Car- Car rental is easy from Heathrow. Rental agencies offer desks in all four terminals at Heathrow and a convenient shuttle service to the Perimeter road. Once you have picked up your rental vehicle you have easy access to the A4 and M25 Motorways.

London by Train- Perhaps the most efficient means of transporting yourself to London's city center is the Heathrow Express that runs from Heathrow to Paddington Station daily. The journey is approximately £13 (single trip) and the journey time is approximately 15 minutes. Taking the Heathrow Express into London and taking a cab to your London hotel, will save you time and money.

London by Tube- Underground trains run every 5 minutes of so from Heathrow to central London via the Piccadilly (Blue) line. The fare is approximately £5 and the journey takes about an hour.

London by Taxi- Taxi's are readily available outside all of the terminals. Cab fare to central London is approximately £50 and the journey takes about an hour depending on traffic.

Phone Numbers
Information : +44 (0) 870 000 0123

London - Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Distance from London city : 28 miles

London by Bus- Hundreds of express coach services runs from Gatwick to London's city center daily. The travel time is approximately 1 hour and 35 minutes, the cost varies.

London by Car- Car rental is easy from Gatwick. Rental agencies offer desks in all terminals and cars are on-site. Once you have picked up your rental vehicle you have easy access to the A23, M23 and M25 Motorways.

London by Train- Gatwick Express runs from Gatwick to Victoria Station daily. The journey is approximately £18 (single trip) and the journey time is approximately 30 minutes. Gatwick is also served by the Thameslink which offers daily services to London and beyond.

London by Tube- Underground trains do not service Gatwick airport.

London by Taxi- Taxi's are strictly monitored at Gatwick. Services are readily available, arrangements can be made at the Checker Cars booking office in the North Terminal, or the Checker Cars office at the northern entrance of the South Terminal. Cab fare to central London is approximately £80 and the journey takes about an hour.

Phone Numbers:
Information : +44 (0) 870 000 2468

London area - Stansted Airport (STN)

Distance from London city : 40 miles

London by Bus- Several National Express busses link Stansted to London's city center daily. The travel time is approximately 45 minutes, the cost varies.

London by Car- Car rental is easy from Stansted. Rental agencies offer desks in the terminal and cars are on-site. Once you have picked up your rental vehicle you have easy access to the M11 Motorway.

London by Train- The Stansted Express runs from Stansted to London's Liverpool Street daily. The journey is approximately £14 (single trip) and the journey time is approximately 45 minutes.

London by Tube- From Stansted you may would be better off to take the Stansted Express to London, but coming from London you may choose to take the tube to Tottenham Hale where rail service links that station with Stansted Airport.

London by Taxi- Taxi's is strictly monitored at Stansted Airport. Services are readily available, arrangements can be made at the Airport Carz booking office in the International arrivals concourse. Cab fare to central London is approximately £85 and the journey takes about an hour.

Phone Numbers:
Information : +44 (0) 876 000 0303

London area - Luton Airport (LUT)

Distance from London city : 35 miles (1hour)

London by Bus- Several busses link Luton Airprot to London's city center daily. The travel time is approximately 45 minutes, and the cost varies.

London by Car- Car rental is easy from Luton Airport. Rental agencies offer desks in the terminal and cars are on-site. Once you have picked up your rental vehicle you have easy access to the A1, M1 and M25 Motorways.

London by Train- The Thameslink service runs from Luton to London city center daily. The journey time varies from 25-45 minutes and costs vary based on final destination.

London by Tube- London Underground trains do not service Luton airport.

London by Taxi- Taxi services are readily available from Luton airport. Cab fare to central London varies based on destination and time of day, the journey takes about an hour.

Phone Numbers:
Information : +44 (0) 1582 405100
Lost Luggage: +44 (0) 1582 395219

London City Airport (LCY)

Distance from London city : 6 miles

London by Bus- Several busses link London City Airport to London's city center daily. The travel time is approximately 5-15 minutes, and the cost is approximately £2.

London by Car- Car rental is easy from London City Airport. Rental agencies offer desks in the terminal and cars are on-site. Once you have picked up your rental vehicle you have easy access to the A1011 and M25 Motorways.

London by Train- The Silverlink Metro and Docklands Light Railway trains serve the London City Airport and offer daily service to London city center. The journey time varies from 5-15 minutes and costs are approximately £2.

London by Tube- London Underground Jubliee line connects London City Airport airportto Canning Town Station for bus and train inter-change. The journey is approximately £2 and takes about 25 minutes.

London by Taxi- Taxi services are readily available from London City airport. Cab fare to central London is approximately £20, the journey takes about 30 minutes depending on traffic.

Phone Numbers:
Information : +44 (0) 1587 646 0088

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