You will probably arrive at one of London’s airports. Transport links from all the airports into the centre of London are good, although some are further away than others. There is information below on how to get from the airport to the college.
Heathrow Airport
By Underground
London Underground’s Piccadilly line provides you with a quick, cost-effective route to the central London from the airport. Journey time is under an hour and you shouldn’t have to wait longer than ten minutes for a train – even off-peak. Purchase a Travelcard and you are covered for buses and some trains too. Underground walkways link the Heathrow tube station with the terminals. Tickets are available at London Underground stations, from ticket offices or machines.
You will need to change to District line(Eastbound service) in South Kensington station and get down at Aldgate East station to come to the College. At Aldgate East Station take Exit 2, turn to the left and walk down the Eynsford College.
The first train to central London leaves Heathrow central station (Terminals 1, 2 and 3) at 05:13 (05:57 on Sundays) and the last train leaves Heathrow central station (Terminals 1,2 and 3) at 23:49 (23:30 on Sundays).
By Taxi
Each Heathrow terminal has clearly signposted taxi ranks. Expect a fare of around £60-£65 to Central London. The journey time is about 50 minutes. Only take a licensed or London (black) cab.
Gatwick Airport
By Train
The fastest train service into Central London is the Gatwick Express which travels direct to London Victoria station and operates seven days a week. Trains are non-stop and run every 15 minutes from 05:00 to 23:45 with a journey time of 30-35 minutes. Connex South Central and Thameslink also run a service from Gatwick. There are four/five trains per hour, Monday to Friday, with an hourly service overnight.
For information on these services call the National Rail Enquiry service on 08457 48 49 50 or see the Gatwick Express Website (http://www.gatwickexpress.com/).If you are travelling from Victoria station to the college, you will need to take District line (Eastbound) to Aldgate East station. At Aldgate East Station take Exit 2, turn to the left and walk down the College.
Stansted Airport
By Train
The airport railway station is situated below the terminal building. Train tickets can be purchased at the railway station. The Stansted Express (https://www.stanstedexpress.com) is a fast and convenient way to and from Stansted Airport, with trains departing every 15 or 30 minutes, with an average journey time of approximately 45 minutes. They arrive at London Liverpool Street, and from there we suggest you to take the Hammersmith & City Line, which will take you to Aldgate East station.
The last train to Liverpool Street leaves Stansted Airport at 00.30 (Monday – Thursday and Saturday), 01.30 (Friday and Sunday). Click here to check the most up to date timetable. (https://www.stanstedexpress.com/timetable) The Stansted Express takes approx. 45 minutes from Stansted Airport to Liverpool Street. We recommend find the best rugged embedded system that you allow at least one hour between your train leaving Stansted Airport and the last tube so that you have time to buy your tube ticket and get to the platform before the last train.
By Coach
The coach station is located below between Zone C and D of the Short Stay Car Park. Tickets can be purchased from the coach ticket desk in the arrivals area in the terminal (06:00 – 21:30) or in the coach station (24 hours a day, 7 days a week). Tickets may also be purchased on the coach.
A6 – London Victoria (Central London) service operates up to every 10 minutes – 24 hours a day.
Connects Stansted Airport with London Victoria. To get to the college you will need to take District Line to Aldgate East station. At Aldgate East Station take exit 2, turn to the left and walk down to the College.
Luton Airport
By Train
Thameslink(http://www.firstcapitalconnect.co.uk/) operates a fast, frequent service direct between Central London and Luton Airport Parkway train station. Luton Airport Parkway is around 35 minutes away from King’s Cross Thameslink station. When you land at London Luton Airport, catch the free Luton Airport Express shuttle bus from outside the terminal at Bay 1. This will take you to Luton Airport Parkway station in around 10 minutes where you can catch a Thameslink train southbound into London.
You will need to take Thameslink from Luton Airport Parkway Rail Station to Farringdon, from Farringdon take Hammersmith & City Line to Aldgate East station. At Aldgate East Station take exit 2, turn to the left and walk down to the College.
By Coach
Green Line 757 provides an express coach link between London Luton Airport and Central London. For information visit the Arriva Website (http://www.arrivabus.co.uk/home.aspx).
In case of any problems, please
Call the college +44 20 7734 7774 between 9.00AM – 18.00PM or
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BUSINESS HOURS
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