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## Transport from the airport to London

Most London airports are tens of kilometers from the city. How to
can you comfortably get to central London?

You can rent a car or take a taxi at each airport. Another variant
is public transport.

### Heathrow (LHR)

Heathrow is about 15 miles (24 km) from central London. Get to town the fastest
trains [Heathrow Express](https://www.heathrowexpress.com). Departing from
Terminals 2, 3 and 5 towards Paddington Station. One-way price
The ticket varies between £ 22 to £ 25 depending on the time of departure. Significantly
you save with an [online](https://www.heathrowexpress.com/) ticket.

Another option is the London Underground. The Piccadilly Line connects
all terminals and passes through central London. The journey takes approximately
50 minutes. In addition, you will save significantly compared to the train. You pay at peak hours
maximum £ 6, off-peak only around £ 3. If you don't have an Oyster Card either
ready cash, you can conveniently pay by contactless payment card.

### Luton (LTN)

Luton is slightly further than Heathrow, 54 km from London.
The airport is used mainly by low cost airlines. To the center
The fastest way to get there by train, the journey takes about 40 minutes and prices
Tickets vary depending on the carrier. It will take you to the train station
shuttle bus, the station is not directly at the terminal.

If you prefer bus transport, you can use the company again
[National Express](https://www.nationalexpress.com/en). The journey takes approximately
hour and half.

**Train and buses run 24 hours a day.**

### Stansted (STN)

Stansted is about 56 km from London. Once you get off the plane,
follow the navigation boards that will take you to the trains and buses by 5
minutes.

The fastest way to get to the city is the Stansted Express train, ticket prices
They start at £ 10 for a one-way ticket when shopping online.

[National Express](https://www.nationalexpress.com/en) buses run 24
hours a day and prices start at £ 5 one way when shopping
[online](https://www.stanstedexpress.com/).

#### Gatwick (LGW)

Gatwick is located about 46 km south of London. You can get to the center by train
metropolis the fastest.

The most used company is
[Gatwick Express](https://www.gatwickexpress.com/gatwick-airport). The fastest
the connection will take you to Victoria Station in half an hour. In addition, trains run in
at short intervals, and also at night. Prices start at £ 15.40 for one
way.

If you are looking for a cheaper option, use bus transport and carriers
[easyBus](https://www.easybus.com/en/) nebo
[National Express](https://www.nationalexpress.com/en). But count on that
traveling by bus will take you more time - one trip takes at least an hour and
half depending on the current traffic. For a ticket purchased shortly before
prepare at least £ 9 for departure. If you shop in advance, you will arrive
at a lower price.

#### London City (LCY)

London City Airport is one of the most accessible in the capital, located just 9.5 km east of central London. Thanks to a single smaller terminal, the check-in process is much faster than at larger London airports. However, due to the residential development and the shorter runway, it can only accommodate smaller aircraft. You can get to the center by bus, subway or DLR. The Docklands Light Railway (DLR) is an overhead system that connects East London with the London Underground network. This is the fastest and most convenient transfer from the airport. Trains run every 15 minutes and take you to the city center in 20 minutes. Tickets start at £ 2.80 and can be purchased at the DLR counter at the terminal building. If you are a fan of buses, you can take line 473 (Stratford, Silvertown, North Woolwich and Prince Regent DLR Station) or 474 (Canning Town, North Woolwich and East Beckton via Silvertown). When traveling by bus, you will find the Oyster Card useful, so you can travel all over London conveniently.

## Types of transport in London

London, like any major city, has an extensive public transport network. If you just don’t prefer the typical black taxis that pay better if more people pay the bill, take the subway or the legendary red buses.

### London Underground

Did you know that the London Underground is the oldest in the world? And it is one of the most popular vehicles today! The system is similar to ours, just with more of lines. There are a total of eleven. But no worries, just a day and you will to orient as a native Londoner. The most convenient way to travel is with the so-called Oyster Card, which you can top up at each metro station if necessary. Plus her you can also use it for other types of transport.

### Double decker

Who doesn't know the iconic red double deckers that are a symbol of London already
since the 19th century? There are more than 700 bus lines! You can save money by bus compared to the metro, but the journey can take longer. Especially during peak hours.

### Other modes of transport

In recent years, double deckers with a special platform at the rear, which allows boarding and alighting from the bus, have been returning to operation.When traffic crashes, get off and use the cheapest mode of transportation - walk! If you want to speed up your progress, you can also rent a bike.

Call and take a typical black taxi or get a car to
rent. But remember that you will have to get used to driving on the left side.

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