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London Airports:

So you want to fly to London. Which airport. There are five airport in and around London:

1. Heathrow
2. Gatwick
3. Stansted
4. London City
5. Luton

Heathrow Airport:

Heathrow is the largest airport in UK and one of the busiest in the world. It has 5 terminals. 5th one added recently.  
Address: BAA, Heathrow Airport, 234 Bath Road, Hayes, Middlesex, UB3 5AP, United Kingdom
General enquiries : +44 (0)870 000 0123
Website: http://www.heathrowairport.com.

Travelling from Heathrow:

Heathrow Express:  
Heathrow Express trains run to and from London Paddington every 15 minutes The journey takes 15 minutes. There is plenty of baggage space.
Timing: 05:10 and 23:25 from Paddington; 05:07 and 23:42 from Heathrow.
Cost: One way  costs 16.50 and return costs 32.
Website:https://www.heathrowexpress.com.
Phone: 0845 600 1515 (UK only).

Heathrow Connect:
Heathrow Connect goes to London Paddington linking Heathrow airport with local stations in west London. The service runs every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 26 minutes. Heathrow Connect's stopping service to London Paddington links the airport with local stations in west London.
Cost: Maximum upto 6.90.
General enquiries : 08457786975.
Website: https://www.heathrowconnect.com.

London Underground:
Heahrow airport is connected by Piccadilly Line trains. It is a cheaper option and takes one hour to reach Central London. However it should be known that there is no luggage space and during rush hours, it can be difficult to find even standing space. Service can be a bit variable give your self plenty of time, if going to Heathrow.
Transport of London website: http://www.tfl.gov.uk/. 

Buses:

Best option is:

National Express:

Buses have good space for luggage. Trip take approximately 70 to 80min depending on time of the day. Bus will take you to Victoria station. Service runs from 4 am to 11:20 pm. Website: http://www.nationalexpress.com.

Service can be found from coach station in front of Heathrow's Terminal 3 and 4. There is a ticket counter. But try to book before coming as I found when when they had no tickets during busy season. I was going to Glasgow. Then I had to get the train. Finding the train station was an experience.

Local Buses Network:

There is extensive bus service from Heathrow going to West London. The time table can be found at:

Website: http://www.tfl.gov.uk/.

Telephone: 0207 222 1234.

Next option is Taxis. This can be expensive. Another option is Car Hire.

Gatwick Airport:

Gatwick is a smaller airport. Services is the same except for no tourist information. There is two terminals: North and South.

Address: Gatwick Airport, West Sussex, RH6 0NP, United Kingdom

General Enquiry: : +44 (0)870 000 2468

Website: http://www.gatwickairport.com

Travelling from Gatwick:

Gatwick Express:

This service will take you to Victoria station in 30 mins. Service runs every 15 min from 5:50am to 00:35am. It will cost around 16.90.

Website: http//:www.gatwickexpress.co.uk.

Telephone: 0845 850 1530 (overseas: +44 1732378746).

Southern Train:

This service runs fro Gatwick to Victoria station via East Croyden and Clapham Junction. The service runs every 15 mins and takes 35 mins. Single trip will cost 10.90.

Website: http://www.southernrailway.com.

Telephone: 08451 27 29 20.

First Capital Connect:

This service connects Gatwick to London Bridge and St Pancras International. This service also runs every 15 min and takes arouund 40 mins. Single fare is 10.90.

Website: http://www.firstcapitalconnect.co.uk

Telephone: 0845 026 4700

Easy Bus:

Cheap and good option. Connect Gatwick to Fulham Broadway in around 80 mins. Cost is 2. (better to book early; online).

Website: http://www.easybus.co.uk.

Next option is Taxis. This can be expensive. Another option is Car Hire.

Stansted Airport:

Stansted is a single terminal airport located northeast of London.

Address:  Stansted Airport, Enterprise House, Bassingbourn Road, Essex, United Kingdom. CM24 1QW.

General Enquiries: +44 (0)870 000 0303

Website: http://www.stanstedairport.com.

Travelling from Stansted:

Stansted Express:

Train service runs every 15 min from Stansted to Liverpool Street Station. It takes 45 min. Single fare is  18.

Contact: 08458500150.

Website: http://www.stanstedexpress.com.

Luton is another small airport located 35 miles north east of Central London.

Address: Navigation House, Airport Way, Luton, Bedfordshire LU2 9LY, UK

General Enquiry: 01582 405 100.

Website: http://www.london-luton.co.uk.

Travelling from Luton:

First Capital Connect:

A shuttle service takes passengers from Luton to Luton Airway Parkway Station. If rail ticket is purchased then shuttle is free. First Capital Connect service takes around 25minutes to St. Pancras international station. 

Website: www.firstcapitalconnect.co.uk.

Telephone: 0845 026 4700

Buses:

Green Line, National Express and Easy Bus run services to and from Central London.

Other means to reach London is Car hire and Taxis.

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