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Southampton to London Cruise Bus Tour Transfer Service 2013

Author: Bob Handford
Bob was heavily informed in getting the cruise bus service started and is very familiar with it .
Every so often I ride along, so you never know we may meet

In summary, the aim of the Southampton Cruise Bus is to make available a stress free, dependable, door to door option from your Southampton Cruise Ship to your hotel in London or Heathrow Airport passenger… Continue reading

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London To Southampton Cruise Bus Service 2013

Author: Bob Handford
Bob is very familiar with the London to Southampton Cruise Bus service and has ridden along a few times and will continue to do so, so if you come along we may meet!

In summary, the Southampton Cruise Bus is the affordable, door to door option from your Central London or Heathrow hotel to your cruise terminal at Southampton with an hours stop at Stonehenge… Continue reading

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Terravision Stansted Airport – London Victoria Bus

Author: Bob Handford
Terravision – One Of The Cheapest Options For A Stansted – London Airport Transfer
Stansted Airport is nearly 40 miles from the centre of London, so its a significant transfer.
Stansted is dominated by the low cost budget airlines Ryanair and easyJet, so most people are looking for an equally competitively priced option to get them into London.
The Stansted Express train is the money no object… Continue reading

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The Best Hotel District To Stay In London Flying Into Gatwick – Discuss

“Best” can mean different things to different people, “Best” is often code for cheapest or best value but equally could be levels of luxury or pampering.
For the purpose of this discussion we’re really looking at the most convenient hotel districts for stereotypical types of visitor to London.
So first lets take a look at the major hotel districts.

Where Not To Stay

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The Best Hotel District In London To Stay Flying Into Stansted Airport – Discuss

“Best” can mean different things to different people, “Best” is often code for cheapest or best value but equally could be levels of luxury or pampering.
For the purpose of this discussion we’re really looking at the most convenient hotel districts for stereotypical types of visitor to London.
So first lets take a look at the major hotel districts and their proximity to airport transport services… Continue reading

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The Best District To Stay In London Flying Into Luton Airport – Discuss

“Best” can mean different things to different people, “Best” is often code for cheapest or best value but equally could be levels of luxury or pampering.
For the purpose of this discussion we’re really looking at the most convenient hotel districts for stereotypical types of visitor to London.
So first lets take a look at the major hotel districts.

Where Not To Stay

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The Best Area To Stay In London Flying into Heathrow – Discuss

“Best” can mean different things to different people, cheapest, best value, close to the sights, health clubs, pampering, near nightlife or theatres …
For the purpose of this discussion we’re really saying what are the most convenient hoel districts if you are staying in London.
So first lets take a look at the major hotel districts.

Where Not To Stay

The easiest aspect… Continue reading

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Heathrow To Central London National Express Bus Service – Who Is It For?

It was only a few years back that there was a choice of reasonably priced dedicated airport buses frequently shuttling between Heathrow and and some of the major hotel districts. For reasons I never really understood few people used them and they are now part of history.
For most people arriving at Heathrow and travelling to London, the only decision is which train – vehicle based options being prone to traffic… Continue reading

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The Gatwick Express – What To Expect

Why You Might Use The Gatwick Express

London’s Gatwick Airport is around 30 miles south of Central London.
Road links are not good, you would be doing well to get to Central London in under an hour by vehicle. In the morning commute hours forget it.
As a result the preferred mode of transport between Gatwick Airport and Central London is train.
For most people, the only decision is which… Continue reading

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Gatwick Airport Inter Terminal Shuttle Train – What To Expect

There are two Terminals at London Gatwick Airport, North Terminal and South Terminal. North Terminal is the newer terminal and is about 1km from South Terminal.
By far the most popular way of getting to and from London and for good reason is train. The train station at Gatwick Airport is at South Terminal.
British Airways, Thomson and easyJet dominate flights from North Terminal (easyJet fly from South Terminal as… Continue reading

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