Podcast Episode 24 –  Getting round London

In episode 24 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, we tackle one of the crucial regularly raised questions raised by these planning a go to to London. The query is sort of merely how one can get round London on public transport.

The excellent news is that the general public transport system in London is superb with many choices out there 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 provide and a number of methods of getting round London, it might make journey planning appear very daunting.

This podcast is aimed toward introducing you to the numerous choices out there for getting round London to make it rather less annoying and extra enjoyable!

In this episode, you’ll be taught

• The numerous public transport choices in London which incorporates the Underground (or Tube), Overground trains, the Elizabeth Line, London buses, Docklands Light Railway and Uber Boat.
• The totally different strategies of paying for transport in London such because the Oyster card and contactless.
• Practical ideas that can assist you get round London.

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Episode 24 – Show Notes

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

Topics coated on this episode embody:

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

• Various strategies of paying for London transport together with >>
  • Oyster card and contactless
  • Discounts out there for kids
  • Suggested quantities to load in your Oyster card
  • How and the place to prime up your Oyster Card

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

• Useful apps to assist navigate London transport >>

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

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

Useful sources

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

• Oyster Card >> Everything you have to know concerning the London Oyster Card