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Unlike many metropolitan cities, London is very much spread out over a large are rather than having been built vertically. The easiest way to get around is using the world famous London underground, however there are many ways to get around. For the best travel advice once you are in The City, head for The London Travel Information Centres. Here you are able to obtain free maps & timetables, purchase Travelcards or Bus Passes. They also sell sightseeing tours and handy guidebooks.
Travel Information Centres are located at the following underground stations:
- King's Cross
- Liverpool Street
- Oxford Circus
- Piccadilly Circus
- St. James Park
- Heathrow 1,2 & 3
Railway Stations
Bus Stations
Airports
- Heathrow Terminal 1,2 & 4 arrival halls
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Travel essentials for London
| Continent | Country | Telephone Code | Electricity | Currency |
| Europe | England, UK | +44(0)20 | 240V | Pound Sterling (GBP) |
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- London Underground
- Stansted Airport
- Thames River Services
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