2025 Travel Info: London

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Travel

Air

London is a major international travel hub. It is served by a number of airports: Heathrow, London City, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton. All major and budget carriers fly into at least one of these airports. All airports have rail/underground and bus links to central London which can be found on the airport websites.

Heathrow Airport

London City Airport

Gatwick Airport

Luton Airport

Stansted Airport

Rail

There is a UK-wide rail network which is served by a number of rail companies. Tickets can be purchased from company websites, or from stations. It is recommended to buy long distance train tickets in advance.

LNER

Avanti West Coast

Cross Country Rail

Transport for London

Transport for London (TfL) provides comprehensive public transport in London. TfL provides a journey planner on its website and there is a phone app which offers on the go services. Tickets can be purchased at ticket machines for single journeys or day passes. You may also purchase an Oyster Card or tap with a debit or credit card, as payment is capped per day. Fares are based on a Zoning system. During the conference you will be using the inner Zones (1 & 2). Heathrow is in the outer Zone 6.

Transport for London

Oyster Card

Climate

Summers in London are warm and sunny. It can get hot (mid to high 20s Celsius) in July and August. There is the possibility of rain, so bring an umbrella.