Everything from airfares to public transit, train stations to taxis
General: Transport
London's main airport, about 19 miles west of the city, is where most Transatlantic (and many other) flights land
How to get to Oxford, England, by car, coach, train, and airplane
Gatwick is London's secondary airport, host to many Transatlantic, European, and British flights as well as easyJet, Norwegian, and some other low-cost carriers
Airfares, airports, train stations, and buses into London, plus all the London cruise ports
Little Luton Airport, 33 miles from London, is a hub for several low-cost airlines like easyJet, Ryanair, and Wizz
From the Tube (Underground, or subway) and the bus (double decker or otherwise) to taxis, shared "Boris" bikes, and other transportation options in London
Do not buy point-to-point tickets. What you want is an Oyster Card (possibly with a Travelcard transit pass).
Stansted Airport, an hour north of London, is popular with easyJet, Ryanair, and many other low cost carriers
If you have to transfer from one London airport to another, here are your best options
Do NOT, under any circumstances, rent a car to get around London. If you are renting one to leave the city, however, read on for tips.
Is the Britrail pass—good for unlimited travel on the national rail network—worth it in the U.K.?
Sleeping on an overnight train is a relatively safe endeavor, but take a few sensible precautions to avoid pickpockets and thieves and sleep more soundly
Except for the driving on the left thing, British road rules are similar enough to North American ones that you'll get by fine; here are the important differences
How to arrange for a short-term lease on a brand-new car—cheaper than a rental for longer periods, and far better insured
Camping is a great way to see Britain, but you needn't be tied down to tent pegs; RV rentals are as easy in Europe as they are here at home
There are hundreds of road signs blocking your view on British roads and—more importantly—telling you how to get where you're going
Aggregators search all the booking engines, airline sites, travel agencies, and airfare discounters in the blink of an eye
Fly across Europe for as little as $25—welcome to the wonderful age of no-frills airlines, the little jet engines that could
London is the cheap airfares turnstile of Europe, so fly cheaply into here and then elsewhere in Europe or North Africa on a no-frills airline for far less
Tips on having the most comfortable air travel experience possible, from getting to and from the airport to picking the right seat on the plane
Two dozen simple ways to increase your chances of catching some shut-eye on those long overnight flights
If your bag measures more than 45" total (L+W+D), it is probably too big for the overhead bin
You do not need a IDP for the U.K., but if you are traveling on to the Continent, consider getting one
Stay in the slow lane (the leftmost one) on a U.K. highway unless you are actively passing another car
How to get the most out of renting a car in the U.K. with the lowest cost and least hassle
Like the trains themselves, European train stations tend to be clean and user-friendly—with tourist info, hotel booking service, left luggage lockers or offices, and decent snack bars (in case you forget to pick up train picnic supplies in town)
Book your own cruise excursions for up to 40% less than the cruise ships charge
If it's one of the seven deadly sins—gluttony (booze; food), greed (gambling), sloth (spas), extravagance (shore excursions)—it's how a cruise lines makes all its profit
Trains to Oxford take 60–70 min (£5–£32) from London's Paddington Station
Coach transfers to Oxford from Heathrow take 80–90 min (£23), from Gatwick 2–2.5 hr (£28)
The drive west from London to Oxford takes about 105–120 min.
