TRAVEL

London is one of the easiest-to-reach places in the world. These pages give guidance about coming to central London, and about travelling within central London to the participating institutions of TYC.
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London's main international airports are Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted.
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Bus is the method of choice if you have plenty of time, do not mind waiting a long time at bus-stops, and want to see where you are going. 
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Rail is usually the fastest way of travelling within the UK or to nearby continental Europe. The UK railway system is privately run, and the pricing o...
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If you are not familiar with the underground, the web-site of Transport for London (TfL) may be helpful. 
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The traditional black London cabs are often the fastest, though obviously not the cheapest, way of getting from A to B in central London. The fares are strictly regulated, and a tip is not expected. There is a minimum charge of £2.20, and you can expect to pay between £5 and £10 for a short trip of a few miles. You can usually pay by credit or debit card, but there will be an additional charge for this.
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