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Travel to and around England

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ravel to England by air, boat or train. London is a major worldwide hub making travel to England easy from wherever you are in the world. England's regional airports also fly to many destinations across Europe and the world.

Being well connected with excellent rail, road and public transport networks makes it easy and quick to travel across the country. Speedy rail links connect London with the rest of England. Train services operate frequently between England's major cities, often with several services an hour. Travelling by coach will take longer, but is often a more cost-effective way of exploring the country.

Read on for money-saving tips, route planners and all the information you need to book train and bus tickets, driving regulations or hiring a car.

Travel to England

Airports in England

A map of airports in England.

Ferry Ports

A map of English ferry ports.


Travel to England by train

Eurostar

High speed passenger rail service directly to France and Belgium with connections across Europe.

Eurotunnel

Travel with your car through the channel tunnel in just 35 minutes. Services run between Folkestone and Calais.


Getting around by train and bus

Getting around by bus and coach

The cheapest way to journey around England, with services running 24 hours.

Getting around by train

England’s rail network is a fast and cost-effective way of exploring the country.


Getting around by bike and car

Getting around by bike

Small and compact, it is possible to cycle around England.

Getting around by car

Exploring by car gives you the flexibility to decide when and where you want to travel.


London Transport

Transport around the capital city made easy.


Psst... Handy Hints

EARLY BIRD

EARLY BIRD

Save your pennies by booking train tickets as far in advance as possible.


London by Bike

London by Bike

The London Cycle Hire scheme allows short journeys around the capital - the first 30 minutes are free.


To England by coach

To England by coach

Eurolines offers cheap coach travel to England from all over Europe.


Train

Train

Check with National Rail before travelling at weekends, engineering work can sometimes disrupt train services.


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Oyster Cards

The easy way to journey around the capital.

Oyster Cards

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