London public transport is quite expensive. Here you can find out all about all modes of transport on the streets of London as well as the fares paid for the various transports. You will also get to know all London airports as well as ticket prices for transport from the airport to the city and vice versa.
The London Metro, also known as The Tube, has a network of 11 lines, and it is the first metro in the world. We will explain how the metro is divided and the ticket prices for various metro zones. The London Metro is separated into 9 zones which all begin in London’s historical center. Most tourist attractions are located in the city center i. e. in zones 1 and 2. The metro is open between 5am and 12pm. Some lines operate 24 hours a day on Fridays and Saturdays. Among those lines are Victoria, Jubilee, as well as Central, Northern and Piccadilly.
London buses – Buses are surely not the quickest way to go around London, but the famous double-deckers offer a unique way of discovering the streets of the town and many visitors rather enjoy the experience. The bus network is rather developed and complex, with almost 400 different routes, which can make it difficult to understand. Every bus station contains details about the buses that stop there, as well as on where they lead.
Even though the weather in London is often rainy, which prevents you from knowing what to wear, let alone to ride bicycles, many locals prefer riding bicycles to public transport or traveling by car. The Santander bicycles (named after the Santander Bank, which is their main sponsor) are rented around London, on the dedicated stops where users can rent out their own. They are later returned to one of the aforementioned stations. There are around 400 stations with over 6000 bicycles around London. As it is a self-serving system, bicycles can be rented 24 hours a day throughout the year.
Heathrow Airport is the largest airport in London, as well as the most frequented airport in Europe. In 2018 alone, 78 million commuters went through the airport. Heathrow is one of the most frequented airports in the world, and surely the most significant airport in Great Britain. It is currently seventh in frequency in the world. Heathrow is the seat of the British state air travel agency, British Airways.
Gatwick Airport is the second-largest airport in London and Great Britain with regards to frequency of travel, right after Heathrow Airport. In 2018, the airport welcomed around 34 million commuters. Gatwick is located 47 kilometers from London. Charter and low-cost flights travel through Gatwick, as Heathrow doesn’t normally allow such flights. The airport has two terminals, with around 90 different air lines and over 200 destinations.
