Transfer Logistics From London's Airports & Cruise Ports |
| Heathrow Airport |
Into London there is a wide choice from the cheap and crowded Underground through airport coaches to the expensive, fast Heathrow Express.
Direct coach services available to much of England
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| Gatwick Airport |
Built on the London to Brighton railway line transfer traffic is dominated by rail. Choice of rail operators. Direct rail and coach services are available to much of the United Kingdom too.
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| Stansted Airport |
A single fast but expensive rail link, the Stansted Express is complemented by 5 competing airport bus routes meeting the needs of the budget traveler. Rail + coach routes allows longer transfers missing out London..
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| Luton Airport |
The smallest of London's major airports has a cheap airport buses into London. Luton Airport has no train station but a free airport shuttle takes you to Luton Parkway with frequent services to London and the North.
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| Southampton Cruise Port |
Southampton is about 80 miles from Central London. There are four cruise terminals at Southampton. A choice of rail, bus or private hire link the cruise terminals with London and its airports. There is the option of tour transfers.
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| Dover Cruise Port |
Dover is about 75 miles from London. Purchasing cruise line transfers can be expensive and inflexible. There are public transport alternatives by train and bus as well as private vehicle hire options. |
| Harwich Cruise Terminal |
Harwich is about 90 miles from London. There is a train station, (Harwich International) adjacent to the cruise and ferry terminal. Can be tedious transferring, especially to Gatwick and Heathrow the other side of London.
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London Airport / Cruise Terminal Hotels |
| Heathrow Hotels |
Well over 30 hotels in the immediate vicinity of Heathrow competing for your custom. Most are large multinational chains but there are a few smaller independents, even bed and breakfasts. Rates cheaper at weekends. |
| Gatwick Hotels |
A good range of hotels for all budgets from most of the multinational chains to smaller independents. Some of the hotels are in open country a world away from the hustle of the airport. Hotels available connected to terminals. |
| Stansted Hotels |
Dominated by low cost budget airlines Stansted has a surprisingly varied choice of hotel accommodation. Flagship hotel the Radisson Blu connected to passenger terminal. |
| Luton Hotels |
Just two true on airport hotels, the Express by Holiday Inn and Ibis. More hotels are available in Luton Town a short transfer away and for domestic travelers with their own cars very good value hotel + parking deals. |
| Southampton Hotels |
A very good range of hotels are available close to the various cruise terminals at Southampton, some within walking distance of train/bus stations. Hotel map so you can see nearest hotel to your cruise terminal. |
| Dover Hotels |
Some hotel options from Bed and Breakfast to chain hotels in Dover town including the Premier Inn Dover. Only a short taxi ride from cruise terminals and rail and coach stations to all hotels. |
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Airport Long Term Car Parking |
| Heathrow Car Parking |
The most expensive of London's airports to park, but a good range of both on and off airport operators are competing for your custom. Hotel and long term car parking packages, sometimes cheaper than parking on its own!
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| Gatwick Car Parking |
A good range of both on and off airport operators are competing for your custom. Rates tend to increase in the summer. Excellent value hotel and long term car parking packages.
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| Stansted Car Parking |
Very little competition at Stansted its really a decision whether you go for long term, mid-term or valet parking options. Like other airports excellent value hotel and long term car parking packages are available.
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| Luton Car Parking |
Just one meaningful off airport operator competes with the airports car parks. Perhaps the cheapest airport in London to park at. Excellent value hotel and long term car parking packages. |
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Major Low Cost Budget Airlines Flying To London |
| Overview Of Budget Airlines |
A shortlist of the major budget airlines which fly into London. Includes links to their official web sites and details of routes flown out of London. Airlines come and go in this sector - these are the established main ones. |
| easyJet |
Flies extensive programme's from Gatwick, Luton and Stansted Airports to most of Europe. Biggest competitor in Europe to Ryanair and in London operates more flights. |
| Ryanair |
Largest low cost budget airline in Europe. London Stansted is its biggest hub with flights covering all of Europe. Beginning to get a serious hub at Luton as well in addition to a few flights from Gatwick |
