Podcast Episode 24 –  Getting round London

In episode 24 of the UK Journey Planning Podcast, we tackle probably the most often raised questions raised by these planning a go to to London. The query is kind of merely easy methods to get round London on public transport.

The excellent news is that the general public transport system in London is great with many choices obtainable to get round. The draw back nevertheless is that each one these choices could be a bit mind-boggling! First-time guests to London and returning travellers alike can discover the transport system an actual problem. With a number of types of transport on supply and a number of methods of getting round London, it will possibly make journey planning appear very daunting.

This podcast is geared toward introducing you to the numerous choices obtainable for getting round London to make it rather less demanding and extra enjoyable!

On this episode, you’ll study

• The assorted public transport choices in London which incorporates the Underground (or Tube), Overground trains, the Elizabeth Line, London buses, Docklands Mild Railway and Uber Boat.
• The completely different strategies of paying for transport in London such because the Oyster card and contactless.
• Sensible ideas that will help you get round London.

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Episode 24 – Present Notes

Getting round London: A introduction to the varied public transport choices

Matters lined on this episode embody:

• An introduction to the next >>
  • The London Underground (Tube)
  • London Overground
  • London purple buses
  • The Elizabeth Line
  • UBER Boats
  • Docklands Mild Railway (DLR)
  • IFS Cloud Cablecar
  • London trams
  • Santander bikes and e-bikes

• Numerous strategies of paying for London transport together with >>
  • Oyster card and contactless
  • Reductions obtainable for youngsters
  • Advised quantities to load in your Oyster card
  • How and the place to high up your Oyster Card

• Mainline prepare stations in London with examples of the place they serve eg, St Pancras Worldwide, for the Eurostar to Paris, Euston prepare station for Watford Junction and Harry Potter Studios.

• Helpful apps to assist navigate London transport >>

Locations talked about on this episode embody

• King’s Cross Station >> North London station which serves the north of England and Scotland

• Paddington Station >> West London station with trains working in the direction of Oxford and on to Devon and Cornwall.

• London St Pancras Station >> Eurostar terminus for trains to Paris

• London purple buses fashionable routes with vacationers embody >>
  • Route 24 Pimlico to Hampstead Heath – Westminster Abbey, Downing Road, Trafalgar Sq., Nelsons Column, Camden city.
  • Route 11 Fulham to Liverpool Road – Kings Street (Chelsea), Westminster Cathedral (Abbey), Huge Ben, Homes of Parliament, Strand, Fleet Road, St Pauls Cathedral, Ends close to Spitalfields market.
  • Route 9 Aldwych to Hammersmith – Trafalgar Sq., Piccadilly, Knightsbridge (Harrods store), Royal Albert Corridor, Kensington Gardens, Holland Park.

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A transcript of this episode is on the market to learn on our web site right here or click on right here to obtain a PDF model.

Helpful sources

We even have some helpful planning sources on this web site for getting round London by public transport together with

• Oyster Card >> Every little thing you have to know in regards to the London Oyster Card