Visiting London

Driving directions to London:

If you are coming from the north, take the M1 and follow the signs to London. If you are coming from the south, take the M25 and follow the signs to London. Once in London, follow the signs for your destination.

Rail directions to London:

London is serviced by a number of rail stations, including Kings Cross, St Pancras, Euston, Paddington, Victoria and Waterloo. Depending on where you are coming from, you may need to catch a connecting train. Check with National Rail for the best route and timetable.

If you are coming from the nearby town of Reading, you can catch the Great Western Railway and arrive at London Paddington in just under 30 minutes.

If you are coming from the seaside town of Brighton, you can catch the Southern Rail and arrive at London Victoria in just over an hour.

The closest airport to London is London Heathrow Airport. It is located about 14 miles west of Central London. To get to Central London from Heathrow, you can take the Tube (Piccadilly Line), which takes about 45-60 minutes depending on the destination. Alternatively, you can take a taxi, which could take around 30-60 minutes depending on the traffic. London Gatwick Airport is another option, but it is located about 30 miles south of London and takes approximately an hour to get to the city.