Moving around London

A one-day travelcard lets you use the underground, buses and British rail from 9.30am until about midnight as often as required. London is divided into six zones and the fares paid differ according to which zone you are travelling in. Most of the tourist attractions are in zones 1 and 2 so a travelcard just for two zones should be sufficient. It costs £4.10 for an adult and £2.00 for a child (5-15 years).

A single journey by bus is cheaper and better for sightseeing than the underground, although it may take longer.

During weekends special weekend travelcards may be obtained before 9.30am. These save you money as they are valid for Saturday and Sunday, and cost £5.80 adult and £3.00 child.

If a taxi is necessary, then it is cheaper to get a black cab on the street than to call a mini cab. However for long distance trips outside London or to the airport, the mini cabs are cheaper. These can be booked by our receptionists. The charge to Heathrow should not be more than £40, to Gatwick £50 maximum. www.londontransport.co.uk