48hrs in London
London is a massive city and can be daunting at first but as soon as you're the city centre there is plenty to see, do and eat depending on what your heart desires!
Getting to the City Centre
London has 4 main airports which are all well connected, with guides on how to reach the city via public transport on the links below. Due to the busyness of London, it is best to rely on the public transport rather than renting a car, however if you're planning lots of daytrips out of London it may be worthwhile.
If travelling by train or bus, the station is very central so there’s no extra commute required.
Heathrow Airport
There are 3 underground systems that will take you to the city with ease:
- The Heathrow Express (~£15, takes around 15mins)
- The London Underground (~£5.50, takes around an hour)
- The Elizabeth Line (£12.80, takes around 45mins)
There is also coaches if you prefer that costs around £10 and taking about 25mins.
London Stansted Airport
Stansted has 2 main forms of transport to the city:
- The Stansted Express train (~£9.45, takes around 15 mins)
- National Express bus (~£5, takes around 50mins)
Gatwick Airport
Again this airport has 2 main options for public transport:
- The Gatwick Express train (~£23, takes around 30mins
- The National Express bus (~£7.50, takes around 1.5hrs
Luton Airport
Your best option for Luton Airport is the DART that goes direct to the city centre. It takes about 40mins and costs around £18, or cheaper if bought in advance.
Things to do
London has ever changing activities to see and do, with pop ups and events you’ll never be struggling to find something to keep you busy.
Explore the Touristy Places
Tours
Whether you prefer to pay for a tour, do a free group one or follow Rick Steve’s audio tours - there’s plenty of options.
Pop-ups
Delight is an incredible experience, taking you through many rooms with different displays created with changing lighting effects. Inspired by South Korean culture, it really is a unique experience.
The Van Gogh Experience is another fully immersive show, displying some of the artists best and most well known works
West End Theatre
These are some of my favourite shows, and I am a sucker for a musical... as I'm sure you'll be able to tell
Waitress
Hamilton
Museums
Markets
I LOVE going to markets and wandering around the stalls, smelling all the freshly made food and buying some local produce. If you're like me, then you'll want to check out the markets below.
Food & Drink
Accommodation
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