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London double deckers are the most convenient and inexpensive way to travel and see the city of London from the top of the bus - certainly better and more enjoyable than travel by London Underground. The red double deckers which dominate the streets of London are also regarded as tourist attractions by many foreign tourists! As for the locals they are just another means of transportation!
Most of the London double deckers are approximately 10 meters long and approximately four meters high with excellent view from the upper deck. Some old model double deckers known as Routemaster introduced in the middle of the 20th century are still in operation in the streets of London. The London double deckers are owned and operated by Transport for London (TfL) which also owns and operates London Underground. Leave a Comment Theme: BusPhone: +44 845 300 7000Website: http://www.tfl.gov.uk Other Contact: customerservices@tfl-buses.co.uk
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London Underground is a mass rapid transit system in Greater London and its neighbourhoods such as Essex and Buckinghamshire. It is also known as the Tube due to the tube shape of its tunnels. It was founded in 1863. Thus it is the oldest underground system in the world. London Underground is also one of the busiest underground systems in the world which handles approximately three millions passengers daily.
London Underground has a total of 12 lines with approximately 275 metro stations. The total length of track is approximately 400 kilometers which makes it the longest undeground system in the world. Nevertheless approximately 55% of its total network is above ground. London Underground is owned and operated by Transport for London (TfL).
Operating hours are between 5.00 a.m. and 1.00 a.m. daily. You may also e-mail to the following address for more information regarding London Underground:- travinfo@tfl.gov.uk Leave a Comment
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 Gatwick International Airport by hopang
Gatwick International Airport has two passenger terminals, i.e. North and South terminals. They are linked by a three car monorail transit system which runs in less than five minutes between the two terminals. Approximately 80 airlines operate from Gatwick International Airport serving more than 200 local and international destinations. Gatwick International Airport is operated by BAA (British Airports Authority) Airports Ltd. Leave a Comment
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Airlines serving London Gatwick International Airport: American Airlines, Astraeus Airlines, Atlas Blue, Aurigny Air Services, Belavia Belarusian Airlines, British Airways, BritishJET, Bulgaria Air, Centralwings, Clickair, Continental Airlines, Croatia Airlines, Cubana Airlines, Daallo Airlines, Delta Air Lines, easyJet, Emirates, Estonian Air, Eurocypria Airlines, Flybe, FlyGlobespan, flyLAL Lithuanian Airlines, Flystar Astraeus, GB Airways, Germanwings, Ghana International Airlines, Jet2, KD Avia, Malev Hungarian Airlines, Meridiana, Monarch Airlines, MyTravel Airways, Nationwide Airlines, Northwest Airlines, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Olympic Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Rossiya Airlines, Ryanair, SAS-Scandinavian Airlines, SN Brussels Airlines, Sterling Airlines, TAAG Angola Airlines, TAP Air Portugal, Tarom Romanian Air Transport, Ukraine International Airlines, US Airways, Virgin Atlantic Airways, Virgin Nigeria, Wizz Air, XL Airways, and Zoom Airlines. Leave a Comment Theme: Airplane
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Since I don't like renting a car when I'm going on my own I've taken the National Express coaches a lot. They take longer than the train but they can take you to places without a rail station. They are also cheaper. A return ticket is just a bit more than a single. I've also booked an open jaw ticket a few times and found it a very good way to save money. This option is now hidden in the FAQ section, it used to be on the home page.
Just a word of caution, however: Don't plan your schedule too tight, the coaches are never on time. If you have to make a connection, allow for at least one hour in between.Once a coach broke down completely, which caused a delay of almost two hours, while we were waiting for a substitute coach. Leave a Comment
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A very good way to save money are the rail passes and the point-to-point tickets which you can buy from outside the UK.
I've done it very often through BritRail. They send the ticket to you, I usually got it within two or three days.Even with a fee of 5 Euro the tickets are still a lot cheaper than buying them at the train station in the UK.
There is a cheaper rate available for young people, 25% off the regular price for people up to 25. Leave a Comment
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 A little bit of Gib in London! by sugarpuff
Dont take a long ride in it as the fare will quickly add up! Leave a Comment Theme: Car/Motor Home
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Renting a car is going to be pricey because the cost of the gas/petrol is not cheap. If you feel adventurous, get a BritRail train pass. There are lots of options and types and prices and you can get first class and regular coach.
You can also get around by bus which may service areas that don't have train stations. Bus is often cheaper too but takes a bit longer sometimes.
If you don't go for the rail pass, you can buy tickets for both bus or train online and pick them up at the station and terminals. If you get them in advance more than 7 days you will probably get a better price as well. It might even be cheaper to do that then buying a rail pass if you know where you want to go and when.
Rail passes have to be bought outside the country so see your local travel agent of go online.
Bus: http://www.nationalexpress.com/
Bus: http://www.megabus.com
Train: http://www.railtrack.co.uk
Train: http://www.qjump.com
train: http://www.thetrainline.com
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The Tube in London is an old system and much of the network was designed and built over 100 years ago. This makes refurbishment and repair to modern standards slow and difficult. It creates congestion, overcrowding and breakdowns that cause delays. In the meantime, there are some tricks known to experienced Tube travellers which you can use to make your journey easier and faster. For example, don't travel during the rush-hour but within that period there are times when it is less crowded than others. Arriving at your local station ten minutes earlier or later than you usually do, might put you in that "down" time. It can make the difference between getting a seat or not.
Tube maps, more tube tips and information can be found on the website listed below. Leave a Comment
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BritRail also sell point to point tickets, apart from their passes. They have some very good deals for trains out of London, the main touristy routes. However, when comparing prices I found out that their point to point tickets for routes off the beaten path tend to be really expensive! If you plan to use a train outside the main lines, buying your ticket through National rail or simply at the train station will save you lots of money. Leave a Comment
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