| Buses: |
London's
famous red buses are very frequent and for those ready to invest
in understanding the route map very rewarding and cheap. A great
value bus pass is available.
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| Underground: |
For
most visitors to London the defacto method of getting about, in
surveys many tourists rate it a highlight of their visit. Can be
very crowded and hot in the summer. Best to purchase a Travelcard,
the London travel pass - see below.
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| Rail: |
London
has many stations forming a circle around inner London. There is a
comprehensive commuter service that will get you quickly to sights
like Windsor, Hampton Court and Greenwich as well as services throughout
UK and beyond.
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| River: |
Comparatively
lightly used, by locals as well but there is a small network of scheduled
river services along the Thames. Memorably services to Tower of London,
Greenwich and Hampton Court. Travelcards (see below) get half price
fares.
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| Coach: |
National
Express operate a spiders web of coach routes out of Victoria Coach
Station offering daily services to most towns and cities in the UK.
Eurolines offer daily services to Ireland and continental Europe.
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| Tour
Buses: |
The
hop-on hop-off double-decker tour buses are now found in most cities
throughout the world. It all started here, there are now two competing
services. Enormously popular with visitors this is the way to get
orientated with London on your first day.
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| Travelcard: |
The
simple to use travel pass for London providing unlimited travel on
bus, underground, DLR and rail network. The pass is available in many
time frames from a day to a week or year. Comes with many good 2 for
1 admission offers to the major sights.
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| Oyster
Card: |
The
high tech electronic alternative to Travelcard. The card of choice
for residents of London providing the lowest cost and convenient basis
for using London's public transport on a regular basis.
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Travelcards
v Oyster Cards: |
A
discussion of the pro's and con's of Travelcard and Oyster Card. Its
very complicated but this page should allow you to explore which of
London's travel passes is correct for your personal needs.
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