LONDON TRANSPORT

London Transport - You can walk around many of the sights in London but for the more scattered ones use London Transport or a taxi. Here is a brief description of each and how to get further ingo. Perhaps you would like to travel about the city on one of London’s red double-deckers. There is also the choice of riding on more modern double- and single-deckers. A bus trip in London that travels through the city center costs one pound, other costs can set you back a mere 70 pence.

The cheapest and fastest way to travel about London is to utilize the London Underground, also known as “the tube“. It can be quite crowded during rush hour, but it still isn’t that much of a set back, it is still the way to go. You can identify an underground stations by its red circle with a blue crossbar. For more information or to obtain maps, contact the London Tourist Board (LTB) at +44 171-0839-123456 or the London Tourist Information Service at +44 171-244-9999.

There is also a rail system in London but it is more difficult to get to where you are going and it is better to go by bus or underground or to get a taxi.

Get some info before you start out – maps, schedules etc (see above). Also you might want to get a London Card (Ask at Tourist Offices) or a Travel card for a day or a week. A day travel card starting at 9.30 in the morning is great value and allows you travel freely all day on any one of the Underground Lines or thousands of red buses. A travel card price varies depending on how many zones you want it to cover – for most things you will want to see Zones 1 and 2 will suffice. A one day off peak ticket is about £5; a three day ticket covering peak hours is about £15 - great value when you think that a single underground ticket is £2.30. There are also family and group ticket options.

If you should need the help of a good cabbie, Black Cabs (Hackney Carriages) are convenient black cabs found throughout London. Keep in mind that cab drivers undergo extensive training to become a driver, learning every road in London. They are good for short distances, but the price can get a bit overwhelming if you are traveling longer distances. The less expensive mode of taxi transportation is called a Mini Cab, which are not licensed by the city. These must be called and are not allowed to stop for you while you are on the street. Only black cabs can stop for you.

Limousine Renting is also quite easy in London. Just ask your hotel info desk to help you arrange a limo.