Visiting UK

Trains from London to Henley on Thames

2009-07-05T03:31:00.001-07:00

17:12 to Henley-on-Thames
Originally uploaded by Nicobobinus

Trains from London to Henley on Thames run regularly from London Paddington train station to Henley on Thames train station, ususally via Twyford.

Trains leave London Paddington train station for Henley on Thames train station regularly throughout the day. Trains from Henley on Thames to London return at the same interval. All trains from London to Henley on Thames require at least one change, which takes place at Twyford train station.

Trains from London to Henley on Thames arrive at Twyford train station platform 3, and trains from Twyford to Henley on Thames leave Twyford train station from platform 4.

The total train time from London to Henley on Thames is just over an hour.

The cost of a round-trip train ticket from London to Henley on Thames is 13.00 GBP for standard class, but can be more expensive if you book the day of travel. Discount train tickets are available if you book in advance or with a railcard.

Wimbledon Tickets and Discounts

2009-06-22T02:01:00.001-07:00

Wimbledon - Logo in flowers
Originally uploaded by yvettemn

Getting tickets to the Wimbledon Tennis Championships takes a lot of patience and starts almost a year in advance of Wimbledon.

Wimbledon tickets are procured through a public ballot system, which is followed by a lottery.

To enter the lottery for Wimbledon tickets, you must request a ballot form between August 1 and December 15 of the prior year from The Ticket Office, AELTC, P.O. Box 98, London SW19 5AE.

When you mail your ballor for Wimbledon tickets, make sure to enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope according to the guidelines. One ballot per household is allowed.

After the December deadline, all ballots are complied and a random draw is done. Successful ballot holders are notified in February. You are not given a choice as to what day or court your tickets are for.

Due to the high demand and the lottery process, discounts on Wimbledon tickets are not available.

If you can't get Wimbledon tickets through the lottery, you can take the train or tube to Wimbledon and get last minute tickets at the gates of Wimbledon on the day of play.

Last Minute Wimbledon Tickets

2009-06-22T01:40:00.001-07:00

Ticket
Originally uploaded by Bill on Capitol Hill

Getting tickets to the Wimbledon Tennis Championships takes time and patience, and usually starts months in advance of the actual event.

However, 500 last minute Wimbledon tickets for Centre and No. 1 and 2 courts are sold each day prior to the opening. Many dedicated Wimbledon fans camp out overnight in order to hold their place in the last minute ticket queue, so if you want to get last minute Wimbledon tickets, make sure to show up early.

Alternately, you can purchase one of the 6,000 last minute Wimbledon Ground Admission tickets that grant you access to the No. 2 court standing enclosure, unreserved seating and standing on Courts 3 to 19, and the grounds.

Many people sit on the hill above the courts to watch the tennis from above. While it's not centre court, it certainly beats missing out on Wimbledon entirely.

Trains from London to Wimbledon

2009-06-22T01:35:00.001-07:00

Southern's Electrostar at Wimbledon
Originally uploaded by Juliang's Pix

Getting from London to Wimbledon is easy, as Wimbledon is located in the southern part of London.

Depending on what part of London you are coming from, taking a train from London to Wimbledon could be your best option. The London overground trains run from north, east, and west London to Wimbledon, and you can use your Oyster Card for to pay for the train.

Getting from central London to Wimbledon is best done on the tube. The District Line runs from London to Wimbledon. Make sure to check the head sign of your train to make sure the final destination is Wimbledon. Otherwise, change at Earl's Court for a Wimbledon-bound train.

Wimbledon Tennis Championships

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Wimbledon Tennis Championships 2007
Originally uploaded by .kol tregaskes

Wimbledon 2009 Dates: June 22, 2009 - July 5, 2009
Wimbledon 2010 Dates: June 21, 2010 - July 4, 2010

The annual Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London draw visitors from all over the world to the UK to watch the world's top-ranked tennis players battle for the title.

Tennis play starts on Centre and No. 1 Courts at 1pm for the first 11 days of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships and at 2pm on finals days.

On other tennis courts at Wimbledon, play starts at 12pm for the first 8 days of the tennis championships.

Tickets for the Wimbledon Tennis Championships are hard to come by. The tennis is televised, though, so if you can't take the train to visit Wimbledon for the championships, you can enjoy them from home!

Best London Clubs

2009-06-01T12:54:00.001-07:00

Vice Night in London
Originally uploaded by Simon Welsh

London's nightlife scene is one of the best in Europe. With new clubs opening all the time, the best clubs in London are sometimes hard to find. Here are our picks for best London clubs, be they shiny and new or tried-and-true:

Maddox

Secluded and exclusive, Maddox in Mayfair is tucked away in a corner of narrow Maddox St. With two small-ish floors, there's not much space for crowds, but the outdoor patio is great for catching your breath if things get too steamy inside the club.

Cuckoo Club

Right off Regent Street, Cuckoo Club is ideally located in central London. Open until 4am and serving up great cocktails on two floors, Cuckoo Club is a great option for a night of clubbing in London.

Whisky Mist

Popular with visiting celebrities and London's jet set, Whisky Mist is all exclusivity and glamor. With a bar lining one whole wall and several rooms with music and dancing, you can club the night away with the beautiful people at Whisky Mist.

Kensington Roof Gardens

When the weather is nice, no London club is better than Kensington Roof Gardens. As the name implies, this swanky club is all garden glam on the top of a Kensington High Street building. Sip champagne under the stars and dance the night away to the sounds of London's top DJ's.

Mahiki

Taking tiki kitsch to a whole new level, Mahiki in St. James's is the place to be for island-loving clubbers. Start with a Treasure Chest, Mahiki's signature cocktail that serves 10, then head to the basement for dancing.

Boujis

The favorite of the young royals, Boujis is as hard to get into now as it was the day it opened. Small and perennially packed with Europe's jet set, Boujis is the jewel in the crown of London's club scene.

Trains from Durham to London

2009-03-17T03:27:00.001-07:00

Durham Station
Originally uploaded by iambigred

Trains from Durham to London run regularly from Durham train station to London King's Cross train station.

Trains leave Durham train station for London King's Cross train station every thirty minutes at peak times. Trains from London to Durham return at the same interval. Many trains from Durham to London require a change at York train station.

The total train time from Durham to London ranges from 2h50m-3h12m.

The cost of a round-trip train ticket from Durham to London is 82.00 GBP for standard class, but can be more expensive if you book the day of travel. Discount train tickets are available if you book in advance or with a railcard.

Trains from London to Durham

2009-03-17T03:25:00.001-07:00

The train station in Durham
Originally uploaded by 4nitsirk

Trains from London to Durham run regularly from London King's Cross train station to Durham train station.

Trains leave London King's Cross train station for Durham train station every thirty minutes at peak times. Trains from Durham to London return at the same interval. Many trains from London to Durham require a change at York train station.

The total train time from London to Durham ranges from 2h50m-3h12m.

The cost of a round-trip train ticket from London to Durham is 82.00 GBP for standard class, but can be more expensive if you book the day of travel. Discount train tickets are available if you book in advance or with a railcard.

Trains from York to London

2009-03-17T03:20:00.001-07:00

york station
Originally uploaded by odavy

Trains from York to London run regularly from York train station to London King's Cross train station.

Trains leave York train station for London King's Cross train station every thirty minutes at peak times. Trains from London to York return at the same interval.

The total train time from York to London ranges from 1h55m-2h26m.

The cost of a round-trip train ticket from York to London is 66.00 GBP for standard class, but can be more expensive if you book the day of travel. Discount train tickets are available if you book in advance or with a railcard.

Trains from London to York

2009-03-17T03:17:00.001-07:00

IMG_0009 York Train Station
Originally uploaded by clare_and_ben

Trains from London to York run regularly from London King's Cross train station to York train station.

Trains leave London King's Cross train station for York train station every thirty minutes at peak times. Trains from York to London return at the same interval.

The total train time from London to York ranges from 1h51m-2h26m.

The cost of a round-trip train ticket from London to York is 66.00 GBP for standard class, but can be more expensive if you book the day of travel. Discount train tickets are available if you book in advance or with a railcard.

Trains from London to Norwich

2009-03-17T03:10:00.001-07:00

Norwich Station Evening Scene with leaving train
Originally uploaded by Juliang's Pix

Trains from London to Norfolk's Norwich run regularly from London Liverpool Street train station to Norwich train station.

Trains leave London Liverpool Street train station for Norwich train station every 30 minutes on the hour and the half hour. Trains from Norwich to London return every 30 minutes on the hour and half hour as well.

The total train time from London to Norwich ranges from 1h52m-1h57m.

The cost of a round-trip train ticket from London to Norwich is 18.00 GBP for standard class, but can be more expensive if you book the day of travel. Discount train tickets are available if you book in advance or with a railcard.

Trains from Cambridge to Oxford

2009-03-16T13:13:00.001-07:00

Oxford Station
Originally uploaded by dichohecho

There are no direct trains from Cambridge to Oxford.

In order to take a train from one to the other, you must take a train to London then another train to Oxford. As your second train will leave from a different station than your first arrived at, it is not a smooth process.

A better way than taking a train from Cambridge to Oxford is taking a bus from Cambridge to Oxford. Buses are direct and do not require a change. The trip takes 3h25m and is easier than taking two trains and changing stations in London.

Trains from Oxford to Cambridge

2009-03-16T13:11:00.001-07:00

Cambridge Train Station
Originally uploaded by tsparks

There are no direct trains from Oxford to Cambridge.

In order to take a train from one to the other, you must take a train to London then another train to Cambridge. As your second train will leave from a different station than your first arrived at, it is not a smooth process.

A better way than taking a train from Oxford to Cambridge is taking a bus from Oxford to Cambridge. Buses are direct and do not require a change. The trip takes 3h25m and is easier than taking two trains and changing stations in London.

Buses from Cambridge to Oxford

2009-03-16T12:57:00.001-07:00

university church, oxford
Originally uploaded by Sacred Destinations

Stagecoachbus.com runs a bus service called Stagecoach Route X5 from Cambridge to Oxford.

The X5 bus from Cambridge to Oxford calls at the following stops:

Cambridge - St Neots - Bedford - Milton Keynes - Buckingham - Bicester - Oxford

The bus from Cambridge to Oxford runs regularly from Cambridge Parkside (Bay 16) to Oxford George Street.

The bus runs every 30 minutes at peak times. Return buses from Oxford to Cambridge run at similar intervals and depart from Oxford Gloucester Green (Bay 11).

The bus journey time from Cambridge to Oxford is 3h25m, but make sure to leave extra time for traffic.

The cost of a round-trip ticket from Cambridge to Oxford on Stagecoach Route X5 is 10 GBP. Discounts are available for students.

Buses from Oxford to Cambridge

2009-03-16T12:53:00.001-07:00

Drummer St: Cambridge UK
Originally uploaded by Prisoner 5413

Stagecoachbus.com runs a bus service called Stagecoach Route X5 from Oxford to Cambridge.

The X5 bus from Oxford to Cambridge calls at the following stops:

Oxford - Bicester - Buckingham - Milton Keynes - Bedford - St Neots - Cambridge

The bus from Oxford to Cambridge runs regularly from Oxford Gloucester Green (Bay 11) to Cambridge Parkside (Bay 16).

The bus runs every 30 minutes at peak times. Return buses from Cambridge to Oxford run at similar intervals and arrive at Oxford George Street.

The bus journey time from Oxford to Cambridge is 3h25m, but make sure to leave extra time for traffic.

The cost of a round-trip ticket from Oxford to Cambridge on Stagecoach Route X5 is 10 GBP. Discounts are available for students.

Buses from Oxford to London

2009-03-16T11:14:00.001-07:00

Sleeping On the Megabus
Originally uploaded by _driftwood

There are three bus companies that run coaches and buses from Oxford to London (and from London to Oxford):

The Oxford Espress Bus (Run by Oxford Bus Company)

Oxford Espress buses run regularly from Oxford Gloucester Green (Bay 5) to London Victoria Coach Station (Gate 10), with several stops along the way.

Oxford Espress buses run every 15 minutes at peak times and several times an hour at off-peak times. The Oxford Espress coach ride takes around 1h40m to get from Oxford to London, but allow plenty of extra time for traffic.

A one-way bus ticket on an Oxford Espress coach from Oxford to London costs 13 GBP. A round trip ticket (return the next day) costs 16 GBP. A round trip ticket (return within 3 months) costs 20 GBP. Tickets can be purchased online, but vouchers will be mailed to you so book in advance.

Discounts for buses from Oxford to London on the Oxford Espress are available for children, seniors, and students.

The Oxford Tube Bus (Run by Stagecoach Oxford)

Oxford Tube buses from Oxford to London run regularly from Oxford Gloucester Green to London Victoria Coach Station (with stops at Marble Arch, Notting Hill Gate, Shepherd's Bush, and Hillingdon).

Oxford Tube buses run every 10-15 minutes at peak times and several times an hour at off-peak times. The Oxford Tube coach ride takes around 1h40m to get from Oxford to London, but allow plenty of extra time for traffic.

A one-way bus ticket on an Oxford Tube coach from Oxford to London costs 13 GBP. A round trip ticket (return the next day) costs 16 GBP (13 GBP for a night ticket). A round trip ticket (return within 3 months) costs 20 GBP.

Discounts for buses from Oxford to London on the Oxford Tube are available for children, young people, children, seniors, and students.

The megabus.com Bus (Run by Megabus)

Megabus coaches from Oxford to London run regularly from Oxford Gloucester Green to London Victoria Coach Station, with several stops along the way.

Megabus buses run every 15 minutes at peak times and several times an hour at off-peak times. The Megabus coach ride takes around 1h45m to get from Oxford to London, but allow plenty of extra time for traffic.

A one-way bus ticket on a Megabus coach from Oxford to London costs 3-6 GBP. A round trip ticket (return the next day) costs 7-12 GBP. Bookings must be made in advance and passengers can only board at Oxford Gloucester Green.

Discounts for buses from Oxford to London on Megabus are available, and promotion codes for Megabus coaches are often advertised in newspapers.

Alternative Transport from Oxford to London

Trains from Oxford to London

Buses from London to Oxford

2009-03-16T11:09:00.001-07:00

Christ College Oxford, UK
Originally uploaded by jjgardner3

There are three bus companies that run coaches and buses from London to Oxford (and from Oxford to London):

The Oxford Espress Bus (Run by Oxford Bus Company)

Oxford Espress buses from London to Oxford run regularly from London Victoria Coach Station (Gate 10) to Oxford Gloucester Green (Bay 5), with several stops along the way.

Oxford Espress buses run every 15 minutes at peak times and several times an hour at off-peak times. The Oxford Espress coach ride takes around 1h40m to get from London to Oxford, but allow plenty of extra time for traffic.

A one-way bus ticket on an Oxford Espress coach from London to Oxford costs 13 GBP. A round trip ticket (return the next day) costs 16 GBP. A round trip ticket (return within 3 months) costs 20 GBP. Tickets can be purchased online, but vouchers will be mailed to you so book in advance.

Discounts for buses from London to Oxford on the Oxford Espress are available for children, seniors, and students.

The Oxford Tube Bus (Run by Stagecoach Oxford)

Oxford Tube buses from London to Oxford run regularly from London Victoria Coach Station (with stops at Marble Arch, Notting Hill Gate, Shepherd's Bush, and Hillingdon) to Oxford Gloucester Green.

Oxford Tube buses run every 10-15 minutes at peak times and several times an hour at off-peak times. The Oxford Tube coach ride takes around 1h40m to get from London to Oxford, but allow plenty of extra time for traffic.

A one-way bus ticket on an Oxford Tube coach from London to Oxford costs 13 GBP. A round trip ticket (return the next day) costs 16 GBP (13 GBP for a night ticket). A round trip ticket (return within 3 months) costs 20 GBP.

Discounts for buses from London to Oxford on the Oxford Tube are available for children, young people, children, seniors, and students.

The megabus.com Bus (Run by Megabus)

Megabus buses from London to Oxford run regularly from London Victoria Coach Station to Oxford Gloucester Green, with several stops along the way.

Megabus buses run every 15 minutes at peak times and several times an hour at off-peak times. The Megabus coach ride takes around 1h45m to get from London to Oxford, but allow plenty of extra time for traffic.

A one-way bus ticket on a Megabus coach from London to Oxford costs 3-6 GBP. A round trip ticket (return the next day) costs 7-12 GBP. Bookings must be made online in advance and passengers can only board at London Victoria Coach Station.

Discounts for buses from London to Oxford on Megabus are available, and promotion codes for Megabus coaches are often advertised in newspapers.

Alternative Transport from London to Oxford

Trains from London to Oxford

Trains from Cambridge to London

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Inter City Train - London Paddington
Originally uploaded by nick.garrod

Trains from Cambridge to London run regularly from Cambridge train station to London King's Cross and London Liverpool Street train stations.

Trains leave Cambridge's train station for London King's Cross and London Liverpool Street train stations several times an hour throughout the day. There are several trains an hour from London to Cambridge as well.

The trip by train from Cambridge to London can be as quick as 51 minutes or as slow as 1.5 hours, depending on which train you take and which London train station you arrive at. Make sure to take a non-stop train from Cambridge to London King's Cross train station to avoid a longer travel time.

The cost of a train ticket from Cambridge to London can be less than 10 GBP for standard class if booked well in advance. Discount train tickets are also available if you book with a railcard.

Trains from Oxford to London

2009-03-16T10:35:00.001-07:00

Moving Train, Oxford
Originally uploaded by St Stev

Trains from Oxford to London run regularly from Oxford's train station to London Paddington train station. The company that runs train services between London and Oxford is called First Great Western.

Trains leave Oxford's train station for London Paddington train station several times an hour throughout the day. Return trains from London to Oxford depart London several times an hour at peak times.

The total train time from Oxford to London is just under an hour on direct trains. Some trains with multiple stops take much longer, so make sure to get a train that has few or no stops if you want to get from Oxford to London in less than an hour.

The cost of a train ticket from Oxford to London can be less than 10 GBP for standard class if booked well in advance. Discount train tickets are also available if you book with a railcard.

An alternate form of transport from Oxford to London is to take a bus.

Trains from Cardiff to London

2009-03-16T06:47:00.001-07:00

158745 at Cardiff Central
Originally uploaded by RPMarks

Trains from Cardiff to London run regularly from Cardiff Central train station to London Paddington train station.

Trains leave Cardiff Central train station for London Paddington train station every half hour at 25 and 55 minutes past the hour. Trains from London to Cardiff return every half hour at 15 and 45 minutes past the hour.

The total train time from Cardiff to London is just over two hours.

NB: Weekend, evening and early morning trains from Cardiff to London run less frequently and often have a longer journey time.

Trains from Swansea to London

2009-03-16T06:43:00.001-07:00

Holyhead Train Station
Originally uploaded by worldmegan

Trains from Swansea to London run regularly from Swansea train station to London Paddington train station.

Trains leave Swansea train station for London Paddington train station every half hour at 29 and 55 minutes past the hour. Trains from London to Swansea return every half hour at 15 and 45 minutes past the hour. Some routes require a change of train.

The total train time from Swansea to London is just over three hours.

The cost of a train ticket from Swansea to London is 62 GBP for standard class. Discount train tickets are available if you book in advance or with a railcard.

NB: Weekend, evening and early morning trains from Swansea to London run less frequently and often have a longer journey time.

Trains from Bristol to London

2009-03-16T06:40:00.001-07:00

temple meads station, bristol
Originally uploaded by Synwell Liberation Front

Trains from Bristol to London run regularly from Bristol Temple Meads train station to London Paddington train station.

Trains depart Bristol Temple Meads train station for London Paddington train station every several times an hour. Trains from London to Bristol return every 15-30 minutes throughout the day.

The train journey from Bristol to London takes 1 hour and 45 minutes.

The cost of a round-trip train ticket from Bristol to London is around 45 GBP for standard class. Discount train tickets are available if you book in advance or with a railcard.

Trains from Birmingham to London

2009-03-16T06:35:00.001-07:00

Birmingham train station
Originally uploaded by dongj

Trains from Birmingham to London run regularly from Birmingham New Street train station to London Marylebone and London Euston train stations.

Trains leave Birmingham New Street train station for London Marylebone and Euston train stations several times an hour at peak times. Trains from London to Birmingham return every half hour at peak times.

The total train time from Birmingham to London is 1.5 to 2.5 hours.

The cost of a round-trip train ticket from Birmingham to London is 10-60 GBP for standard class, depending on the time of day and whether you purchase tickets in advance. Discount train tickets are available if you book in advance or with a railcard.

Trains from Leeds to London

2009-03-16T06:30:00.001-07:00

Train to Leeds
Originally uploaded by BrotherMagneto

Trains from Leeds to London run regularly from Leeds train station to London's King's Cross train station.

Trains leave Leeds train station for London King's Cross train station every half hour at peak times. Trains from London to Leeds return every half hour at peak times.

The total train time from Leeds to London is just under 2.5 hours.

The cost of a round-trip train ticket from Leeds to London is 78.20 GBP for standard class. Discount train tickets are available if you book in advance or with a railcard.

Trains from Glasgow to London

2009-03-16T06:27:00.001-07:00

Glasgow Queen Street Station
Originally uploaded by Such A Groke

Trains from Glasgow to London run regularly from Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen's Street train stations to London King's Cross and London Euston train stations.

Trains leave Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen's Street train stations for London King's Cross and Euston train stations several times an hour. Trains from London to Glasgow return regularly throughout the day.

The total train time from Glasgow to London ranges from 4.5-6.5 hours, so make sure to check the length of time when you book.

The cost of a round-trip train ticket from Glasgow to London is 102.90 GBP for standard class. Discount train tickets are available if you book in advance or with a railcard.