Getting to London

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London is one of the world's best-connected cities. With five international airports serving over 300 destinations, high-speed rail links to continental Europe and an extensive public transport network, London is capable of dealing efficiently with large numbers of travellers no matter how they choose to get here.

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Flying to London

Heathrow

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is one of the world's busiest airports, handling more international passengers than any other. The airport is located 32 km (20 miles) west of London and has excellent public transport connections. Express trains connect passengers to central London in 15 minutes.

Gatwick

London Gatwick (LGW) is the second largest airport in the UK after Heathrow. Gatwick is located 45km (28 miles) south of London. Rail connections into central London take around 30 minutes.

London City

London City Airport (LCY) is situated approximately 9.5km (6 miles) east of Central London and just 4.8km (3 miles) from the business district of Canary Wharf. London City handles short-haul flights – with a strong emphasis on business travel – and also has a British Airways service to New York's JFK airport. It has excellent, quick connections into the city.

Stansted

London Stansted Airport (STN) is London's third international gateway. It is home to many of the UK's low-cost airlines, serving mostly European and Mediterranean destinations. The airport is located 64km (40 miles) north-east of London. Express rail services into central London take 45mins.

London Luton

London Luton Airport (LTN) is a hub for many low-cost airlines, mostly operating short-haul flights to and from Europe. Luton Airport is 51km (32 miles) north-west of London. Rail connections into central London take around 30 minutes.

London by Eurostar

Getting to London by Eurostar

Eurostar operates frequent daily high-speed services connecting Paris and Brussels to London. Journey times range from 2 hours 15 minutes from Paris or 1 hour and 51 minutes from Brussels. Trains arrive at St Pancras International station in central London.