Why London
London: the metropolis you have to see
London calling! When you think of London, you think of Tower Bridge, Buckingham Palace, the London Eye and Westminster Abbey. But London offers much more: numerous shopping malls, theatres, world-class museums and restaurants of top chefs. London is also a melting pot of nationalities and cultures. You see this everywhere you look: there's never a boring moment!
4 reasons for choosing London
Spring, summer, autumn and winter: London is always a good plan
The good underground connections make it possible to see a lot in a short time
From entertaining street artists to a vibrant nightlife
English culture at its best: pubs, red double-decker buses and impressive architecture
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Off to London!
TIPS AND FUN FACTS ABOUT LONDON
Useful and fun to know before departure
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From Groningen Airport Eelde you can travel to and from London three times a day. That makes a day-trip to London possible! You fly to London Southend Airport.
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Buy an Oyster Visitor Card or London Travel Card on arrival in London and explore as many highlights of the city as possible by public transport.
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Go to the green Hyde Park for a picnic in the grass and hire a pedalo. A green oasis in the middle of a bustling city.
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If you're at London Bridge anyway, be sure to visit Borough Market. This is a food market under an old railway bridge.
WHEN CAN I FLY?
London flight schedule
| Country | Destination | Day(s) | Season | Period | Airline | Stopover | Transfer | |
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| United Kingdom | London | Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su | Entire year | n.v.t. |
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ACCESSIBILITY
Public transport in London
From London Southend Airport you can travel quickly and inexpensively to the centre of London. From Monday to Saturday a train leaves every 20 minutes, and on Sunday every half hour. It's just a two-minute walk from the airport to the station. Children under the age of five travel for free. Children between the ages of five and fifteen travel half-price. Tip: Also see the FlyGRQ blog about the fastest and easiest way to get from London Southend Airport to the heart of London!
| Airport | Price from | Travel time | Final destination |
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| Southend | £ 12.60 | 45 minutes | Stratford |
| Southend | £ 15.50 | 55 minutes |
Liverpool Street Station (centre of London) |
When using London's public transport, you can save a lot of money by booking your train ticket early. This can save as much as 40 per cent. If you want to take the train for a trip, it's cheaper to order the train ticket online at least by midday one day before departure. You can buy a ticket 90 days before departure. So if you already know what trips you want to make, order your train tickets online in advance.
Extra costs are charged for travelling during rush hour. The train's rush hours are before 10:00 AM and from 4.00 to 8.00 PM. You can save money by travelling outside of these times. Arriving at the station without a ticket? In that case buy a return ticket straight away. This often costs only 1 pound more than a single. Tickets can be ordered via National Rail, for example. Before you leave, download the Trainline or Citymapper app and see all the travel options on the spot.
Train: https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/travel-information/airports/southend-airport
