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1. • CommentAuthorhstuart
   • CommentTimeNov 11th 2008

    
   I'm wondering, What's the cheapest way to get around London? Is the Tube really five pounds a trip?! Is there some kind of weekly pass I can buy to save some moolah?
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     CommentAuthorgabevictor
   • CommentTimeNov 11th 2008

    
   Grab an Oyster card instead of buying individual tickets, especially if you'll be there for a while.
3. • CommentAuthorMyOwenIsTheBest
   • CommentTimeNov 17th 2008

    
   You can also walk to a lot of things. London isn't as spread out as it seems. Plan to see certain things in one locale, then move on to another area the following day. Especially if the weather is warm, you will not want to be stuck underground!
4. • CommentAuthorbenrohde
   • CommentTimeDec 5th 2008

    
   Actually, I disagree -- London is extremely spread out, and walking from place to place is really tough if you don't plan ahead. I guess if you just want to be around Trafalger Square, Big Ben, the river, etc. it's not that bad, but don't plan on only walking...take the tube. Plus, the pound is a lot cheaper now than it's been for a while, so some prices seem a lot more reasonable.
5. • CommentAuthordobbers
   • CommentTimeJan 10th 2009

    
   definitely get an oyster card. they're £3 from tube stations and most corner shops/off liscences and if you return them at the end of your trip you can get your money back and they're sold on again.
   
   if you're not familiar with them, oyster cards are a tube/bus ticket which can be topped up from all places wih an oyster sticker or sign, which is virtually everywhere in london. they're pay as you go and if you have a really busy day travelling about, it stops charging once you've spent around £5. it also brings the price of bus journeys down from £2 to 90p.
   
   i'd recommend it, worth the expense, even if you do a lot of walking and don't use it much.
6. • CommentAuthorKacy
   • CommentTimeMar 5th 2009

    
   Can anyone say which company is cheaper and provide professional service for airport transfers
   
   I hve found some but dont know really
   
   http://www.airportransfers.net
   http://www.ncc24hr.com
   http://www.faroairporttransfers.com
   http://www.britishairportcars.co.uk
7. • CommentAuthoreuropean
   • CommentTimeMar 11th 2009

    
   Hi Kacy -
   
   If you're looking to transfer from Heathrow to central London, the easiest (and cheapest) way to do so is via the Tube on the Heathrow Express. It's located near baggage claim and is reliable. Otherwise, if you're looking to transfer between airports, there are a variety of buses (public and private) that you can take.
   
   Whenever possible, we recommend you do not take car services, which tend to be very expensive. Hope this helps!
   
   - EuropeanHostels.com Editors