| London: a vast city famed for is ancient | | | | savings compared to buying single journey and |
| history, buzzing nightlife, rich mix of | | | | return paper tickets. |
| international culture, its food, the fog and | | | | |
| its great big London Eye. Visitors wanting to | | | | For those places that the tube doesn't yet |
| make the most of their stay in Britain's | | | | reach, (the tube network is far less |
| banging capital are going to have to find a | | | | extensive south of the river compared to |
| way to get around, but there's plenty of | | | | north), the bus routes reach deep into almost |
| transport choices for the travelling tourist. | | | | every part of the sprawling city. The much |
| | | | loved traditional "route master" buses, which |
| Unfortunately, walking won't get you very far | | | | could be boarded or exited by jumping on or |
| in London. The city stretches over 609 square | | | | off from the ever-open rear door, have now |
| miles and, unless you plan on visiting only a | | | | been retired from service, but London's buses |
| very small area, using your two legs alone | | | | live on in the form of a modern fleet that |
| just won't suffice. | | | | still celebrates the red Double Decker bus, |
| | | | which is a trademark of the city. |
| For fitness freaks, using a bike to get round | | | | |
| can be an option. It's clean, cheap and good | | | | If you prefer your transport non-public, then |
| for you, but you'll have to contend with | | | | the classic London black cab can be hailed at |
| London drivers, heavily traffic and, quite | | | | all hours and will whisk you away to anywhere |
| possibly, heavy rain. There are certain areas | | | | you want to go. They're convenient and cool, |
| of the city which are ideal for exploring by | | | | and you'll get to talk to a real life London |
| bike, such as the paths along the Thames | | | | Cabbie - but it will cost you more than the |
| river, the Canals, Lee Valley and of course | | | | bus or the tube. If you need a car for more |
| London's many parks, but as an overall | | | | than just a quick journey, then you can |
| transport solution for the causal tourist, | | | | always get your own motor. Car rental in |
| only the fit and brave need apply. | | | | London isn't as expensive as you might expect |
| | | | and cars can be booked in all London |
| If you don't mind the rush hour crush and you | | | | airports, as well as in dozens of rental |
| can read a simple colour coded map, then | | | | outlets across the city. |
| London's aptly named underground train | | | | |
| system, 'The Tube', will take you to many of | | | | Perhaps the best way to navigate around |
| London landmarks. The system has recently | | | | London is to use a combination of transport |
| been improved with the introduction of the | | | | methods. London's fleet of buses, cars, taxis |
| 'oyster card' - a credit card like device to | | | | and the tube will allow you access to |
| which you can add money and then use to | | | | everywhere in the city, bringing all the |
| travel throughout the underground system, | | | | delights of the capital within reach of the |
| simply swiping as you go. This system is not | | | | travelling tourist. |
| only convenient, but also offers significant | | | | |