London transport is convenient, easy to figure out, and widely available. Options for transportation in London run the gamut from taxis to buses, trains to motorbikes to bicycles. Wherever you need to go in London, there is a mode of transportation that will serve your needs. London trains are perhaps the most frequently utilized by residents and travelers. This is because of the fact that there are metro stations nearly everywhere around the city. Using the London trains allows you to get around the city quickly, efficiently, and cost effectively.

The London Underground, widely just known as the Tube, is one of the oldest and most extensive metro systems in the entire world. The Tube services some 270 train stations, allowing residents and savvy tourists the ability to get to any corner of the city in virtually no time. As you make your plans for your vacation and begin to shape up your itinerary, take London transport options into account. If you know, for instance, that you are staying in Bloomsbury then it will be good to be aware that the Russell Square, Goodge Street, and Holborn metro stops are all nearby. Wherever you are staying, look into what Tube stations are close to your hotel. With these London trains, it is easy to shoot south and west to popular attractions such as Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace, and Hyde Park. Most major attractions are very close to a Tube station.

If you make the wise choice to spend time walking the city, you can always be sure that you will be able to catch a Tube back to the hotel. Generally, London trains run from 5:30 a.m. (except on Sundays when they start at 6:30 a.m.) to between midnight and 12:30 a.m. Purchase an Oyster Card, which is simply an electronic ticket, that allows to put money on your card that is automatically debited when you make a trip, thereby allowing you to avoid long lines and move through the underground train stations more efficiently. You can also buy tickets right in the Tube stations as you go but you will realize greater savings by using an Oyster Card, because if you make several trips in one day the price is capped at the cost of a one-day travel card.

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If traveling underground is not your thing or you still remain a bit wary of metro systems in large cities, London buses should be a perfect alternative for you. There are over 8,000 London buses that run on approximately 700 bus routes 24 hours a day. A staggering 6 million bus journeys are made each and every day in the city. The most popular London buses are the iconic red, double-decker buses that are internationally recognized as one of the features of London city life. The black cabs of London are also widely recognized as being a trademark of the city, but not nearly to the extent as the red, double-decker London buses. If you are only traveling a short distance or are getting off here and there as you travel around the city, buses are an ideal option as you can jump on and off as you please with complete ease and for not a lot of money. The London transport system is well organized and will offer you plenty of options to efficiently get around the city on your trip.