| Transfers |
|
| Heathrow: |
Into
London there is a wide choice from the cheap and crowded Underground
through hotels shuttles and airport coaches to the expensive, fast
Heathrow Express.
Direct rail and coach services are available to much of the United
Kingdom too
|
| Gatwick: |
Built
on the London to Brighton railway line most transfer traffic is
dominated by rail. Being the United Kingdom, there is a choice of
4 operators and routes as well as a coach option. Direct
rail and coach services are available to much of the United Kingdom
too.
|
| Stansted: |
A
single fast but expensive rail link, the Stansted Express is complemented
by 4 competing airport bus routes meeting the needs of the budget
traveller. A steadily expanding range of rail and coach routes allows
longer transfers missing out London..
|
| Luton: |
The
smallest of the 4 airports has a cheap airport bus and minibus service
into London. Luton Airport has no train station but a free airport
shuttle takes you to Luton Parkway a few minutes away. From here frequent
services to London and the North.
|
| Inter-Airport: |
There
are frequent direct public transport services between all of London's
4 main airports. There is always a coach service and in many airport
pairs there is a choice with rail too. In many airport pairs the cheapest
option is slowest, indirect by London.
|
| Southampton
Cruise Terminals: |
Southampton
is about 80 miles from Central London. There are three cruise terminals
at Southampton. A choice of rail, bus or private hire link the cruise
terminals with London and its airports. There is even the option of
making the transfer a tour!.
|
| Dover
Cruise Terminal: |
Dover
is about 75 miles from London. Purchasing transfers to your accommodation
in Central London and London's airports can be expensive. There are
public transport alternatives by train and bus and also of course
private 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. Special
trains are put on for most cruise arrivals and departures. Private
hire vehicles from Gatwick, Heathrow etc also.
|
| Airport
Hotels |
|
| Heathrow: |
There
are 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 are usually
much cheaper at weekends.
|
| Gatwick: |
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. Rates are usually much
cheaper at weekends.
|
| Stansted: |
The
explosive growth of Stansted has meant that provision of hotel rooms
has historically lagged behind demand. The shortage is just about
over now with a great many new hotels of all types recently opened,
driving downs costs everywhere.
|
| Luton: |
Just
two true on airport hotels, the Express by Holiday Inn and Ibis. More
luxurious hotels are available in Luton Town a short transfer away
and for domestic travellers with their own cars very good value hotel
and long term car parking package are available. |
| Airport
Parking |
|
| Heathrow: |
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. Excellent
value hotel and long term car parking packages are sometimes cheaper
than parking on its own!
|
| Gatwick: |
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 are sometimes cheaper than
parking on its own!
|
| Stansted: |
Very
little competition for the two on airport operators, but signs are
that maybe about to change. Excellent value hotel and long term car
parking packages are sometimes cheaper than parking on its own!
|
| Luton: |
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 are sometimes cheaper
than parking on its own! |
| Low
Cost Budget Airlines |
| 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 |
| easyJet: |
Flies extensive programmes from Gatwick, Luton and Stansted Airports
to most of Europe. Biggest competitor in Europe to Ryanair |
| Ryanair: |
Largest low cost budget airline in Europe. London Stansted is its
biggest hub with flights covering all of Europe. |
