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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.
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.
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...
If you are not familiar with the underground, the web-site of Transport for London (TfL) may be helpful.
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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