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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 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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Wine Tower At The Radisson Blu Hotel Stansted Airport London

To be the honest there is not much to get the pulse quickening at Stansted Airport, but one quirky activity that goes on at Stansted  that might appeal but feel more at home somewhere like Las Vegas is the wine tower at the poshest hotel at Stansted Airport.

Located in the atrium lobby (the main entrance of the hotel) the bar houses more than 4,000 bottles of wine in… Continue reading

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Terracafe Victoria

Terracafe is located in Victoria at the Terminus of the Terravision Stansted Airport to London Victoria airport bus. The cafe is owned by Terravision themselves and you’ll find a small ticket kiosk within the cafe itself.
However, what at first sight just looks like another cafe where you can grab a quick coffee and croissant is much much more.

Terravisiion are… Continue reading

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Stansted Express Airport Train 2012 – Worth The Cost?

Author: Bob Handford
The Stansted Express train is the fastest option for anybody wanting to travel between Stansted Airport and the centre of London and running every 15 minutes is the most frequent public transport option too. Its other main asset is that unlike all the alternative road based options you won’t get caught up and delayed in traffic congestion on London’s crowded roads. It must be every travellers nightmare… Continue reading

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National Express Bus – Luggage Issues

Author: Bob Handford
Especially if you are from North America and even on some European airlines you may find that what is within your luggage allowance on the flight triggers luggage surcharges on National Express buses.
Early in 2012, National Express revised their luggage regulations and introduced excess luggage charges.

National Express buses are one of the cheapest ways of getting between Central London and Stansted, Heathrow and Gatwick airports… Continue reading

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