Road,Train & Air

You made of course need to travel before or after using the London Underground.  It should be possible to easily hail a black cab, jump on a bus, or use pedal power and hire a bike.  As a major transport hub, London is also clearly at the heart of extensive suburban and national rail and coach networks. 

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Congestion charge

Central London drivers maybe subject to the congestion charge; TFL explains all, with map and payment methods.


NCP car parks

NCP is the largest car park operator in London and is responsible for most of the tube station car parks.


BBC Traffic News

London traffic updates from the BBC with details of live incidents, roadworks, and traffic jam webcams.


Carrentals.co.uk

Check this car rental cost comparison search engine to find  the right deal.

Black cabs & minicabs

TfL’s helpful  information, contact details and links on taxis and minicabs.


Dial-a-Cab

Taxi booking service through Dial-a-Cab which has London’s largest licensed group of radio taxis in London.


Water taxi

Popular with tourists and commuters, Thames Clippers provide a frequent service between London’s major piers.


Virgin Limobikes

Taxi motorbike service which has obvious traffic advantages for those in a hurry.

Barclays cycle hire scheme

he recent much publicised Cycle hire scheme from TFL & Barclays; full information with map and journey planner.


TFL cycling guide

TfL’s cycle home page includes tips, routes and cycling events in London.


Wikipedia

Comprehensive information and history on London cycling with links to further resources.


Commuter bikes

A useful guide to buying bikes which are good for the daily commute, including details on the folding Brompton or Dahon.

TFL Bus

Full bus information from TfL including live travel news and bus route maps.


Bus tours

Details from Visit London on open top and themed bus tours, and also the amphibious bus London Duck Tours which dip in, along, and out of the Thames.


Discounts on tours

Details from Discount London on bus & other sightseeing tours.


In depth info on London buses

Comprehensive information and details of further links from Wikipedia on London buses.

Victoria Coach Station

Detailed information  from TfL on London’s main coach hub.


National Express

Large UK coach operator with extensive network, including frequent services to and from the major airports.


Megabus

Budget intercity coach provider operating between around 50 destinations.


Easybus

Budget coaches operating between London and Gatwick, Luton & Stansted airports.

National Rail Enquiries

Prime source of information for passenger rail services including live departure times, maps & journey planner.


TFL live Travel news

Live train travel news for London from TfL.


TheTrainLine

Leading independent online retailer of train tickets with easy interface for checking prices & times.


Days Out Guide

The Days Out Guide includes details of two for one offers on various tourist attractions when combined with rail travel.

London City

Flight departures, arrivals, parking & other information


Gatwick

Flight departures, arrivals, parking & other information


Heathrow

Flight departures, arrivals, parking & other information


Luton

Flight departures, arrivals, parking & other information


Stansted

Flight departures, arrivals, parking & other information

Food & Drink
Check out our Food & Drink section for details of online reservations and venue revues      

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Coach tickets

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Train tickets

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