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