Travel

By Air

London is served by six international airports, all of which are located within 60 minutes of the city centre:

• Heathrow Airport (15 minutes)
• London City Airport (20 minutes)
• London Gatwick Airport (30 minutes)
• London Luton Airport (45 minutes)
• London Stansted Airport (47 minutes)
• London Southend Airport (52 minutes)

All six airports have excellent public transport links, enabling you to travel to central London quickly and easily by train, bus or the London Underground.

By Train

London is easily accessible by train, with Eurostar services from select European cities and extensive National Rail connections across the UK.

Visa Information

If you’re travelling to London from outside the UK, you may need a Standard Visitor visa or an electronic travel authorisation (ETA). We recommend checking the latest visa requirements before booking your travel. You can find detailed information about UK visas and check your eligibility here.

Getting Around in London

London is home to one of the largest and most well-connected public transport networks in the world, with integrated underground, bus, train, riverboat and cycle hire systems enabling you to explore the city with ease.