How to get to London by subway? (tips)

WG 10.06.2021

London is four times bigger than Paris. If you want to make the most of your stay and visit as many monuments as possible, you will have to use the London Underground more or less regularly. Between “antiquity” and modernism, you will discover that the London Underground is unique in its reputation as the English capital.

How to get to London from France?

There are three main ways to get to London from France by plane. In most cases, you arrive at Luton or Heathrow airports. The return flight from Paris to London costs between 57 and 200 euros, depending on the date and the airline. By train In this case, you will arrive directly at Waterloo Station in London. By car In this case, you have to go through the Channel Tunnel or one of the many ferries. This solution is not recommended because the traffic in the English capital is heavy.

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By plane If you decide to fly to London, there is a shuttle system that allows you to get to the center of London at reasonable prices. However, be sure to book your tickets in advance. Some companies offer very good prices if you do it very early. By train If you have chosen a train, the metro is the best solution to get to the city center. Oyster Payment is an electronic card that allows you to travel around London. You can use it to pay every time you pick up the transport or load the package for a certain period. The first formula allows you to top up your Oyster card, which will be charged every time you travel. When you make a certain number of trips a day with an Oyster card. The system limits the price per day to an amount that is always lower than the price of a one-day travel card. Reloading Oyster cards can be recharged at any of the thousands of points in the capital and can be lent to a person to use or keep for future visits. London Underground map maps are available for free everywhere, making it easy to navigate, but don’t panic if you don’t have a map. It is very easy to get used to “Tuba”, as the English say, and it is not uncommon to hear French. So do not hesitate to ask for instructions. You will always find someone to help you.