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Travelling within the UK

There are many options for getting around London - and the Tube is probably the most efficient way.

Buses are also a popular means of transport, in particular the areas not serviced by the tube. You can purchase daily, weekly, monthly or even annual Travelcards that permit you travel on buses, trains and tubes operating in zones 1-6.



Online Street Maps

London Underground (the 'Tube')

It's the most economical way of getting around - buy an Oyster Card which is a reusable 'smart' card and offers cheaper fares than buying individual tickets. Oyster Cards can also be used on London buses and some National Rail lines.

Visit Transport for London

National Rail

National Rail is an over ground rail network that can take you to almost every corner of the UK from London. Journey times can be varied and do not always depend on geographical distance.

Visit National Rail

Coaches

A popular low cost option for longer distance travel. Cheaper than rail travel, it's also slower and less frequent.

The largest coach companies in the UK are

Taxis

Black cabs operate locally within each major city of the UK. They can be expensive, particularly in London where the traffic is often heavy, as you are charged for the time you spend in the cab. There are a number of commercial taxi companies that can be hailed, booked in advance or hired from taxi ranks. Don't use unlicensed minicabs - there is no guarantee they have the appropriate insurance or even a driving licence.

Cycling

Cycling is a popular transport option for many Londoners. Barclays Cycle scheme offers short-term bicycle hire from hundreds of pick up points around the city. Available 24 hours a day, all year round, it's self-service and there's no booking required. Superhighways are cycle lanes into central London that provide cyclists with safer, faster and more direct journeys into the city.

Visit Barclays Cycle Hire

Streetcar

Streetcar is a pay-as-you-go car club that gives you the convenience of a car, without the cost or hassle. Streetcars are parked in over a thousand locations around London and can be booked online for anything from 30 minutes to as long as six months. You can then unlock the car 24/7 using a smartcard. Driving starts at £4.95* per hour including petrol and insurance. Join at streetcar.co.uk and quote 'advantage' for £20 free driving.

* Membership fees apply

Visit streetcar.co.uk

Cheap flights companies

To find the best deals within Europe the following airlines and travel search engines provide competitive prices and have great saving periods. You will find the best deals when booking well in advance or at the very last minute.

Airlines

Travel search engines

Driving your own car

If you intend on driving in the UK you will need to produce your own national driving licence or apply for an international driving permit. This will permit you to drive any class vehicle for up to 12 months in the UK. For car hire, Hertz, Avis, Thrifty and Budget all have offices based in the UK.