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Transport
Practical London guides tagged Transport.
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New Year's Eve in London: Fireworks Tickets, the Parade and Getting Home
The Thames fireworks are ticketed, paid and sell out — and nothing for 31 December 2026 is on sale yet. What is confirmed, what the free viewpoints really are, and how to get home.
Getting around London
Cycling in London: Bike Hire, E-Bikes and the E-Scooter Rules
What Santander Cycles and Forest actually cost, why a privately owned e-scooter is illegal to ride in London, and the licence rule that catches visitors out.
Getting around London
London Tour Buses Compared: Routes, Stops and Prices
Every Big Bus, Golden Tours and Tootbus route and stop, with what each really costs — Golden Tours from £24.78 online against £42 at the kerb — and the ordinary red bus that covers much of the same ground for £1.75.
Getting around London
Gatwick Airport to London: Every Transport Option Compared
Southern and Thameslink reach Victoria in 32–40 minutes for £10.70 off-peak. Gatwick Express costs £24.10 to save two to four minutes. Which train suits which part of London, with 2026 fares.
Getting around London
Getting Around London: A Complete Transport Overview
An introduction to every practical way to travel around London, including trains, buses, trams, boats, taxis, the cable car and all six main airports.
Getting around London
Heathrow Airport to London: Every Transport Option Compared
The Piccadilly line is the cheapest way in at £4–£5.90 and runs straight to South Kensington, the West End and King's Cross. The Elizabeth line costs £15.50 and is faster. Heathrow Express only reaches Paddington.
Getting around London
Oyster Card Guide: Should You Use Oyster or Contactless in London?
Where Oyster works, what it costs, how to buy and top it up, which National Rail operators accept it, and whether an adult visitor is better using a contactless bank card.
Getting around London
Stansted Airport to London: Every Transport Option Compared
Compare Stansted Express, coaches, taxis and transfers, with 2026 fares, journey times and practical routes for London hotel areas.