Cheap ways to travel to London

In order to save money on your way to London, you have to be knowledgeable about your options. There are several ways to get to London and it doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg.

Train: If you live close to a train station like I do, it might be easier for you to travel by train. Here are somethings you should know.

• If you are traveling with 3 or more people, you can get discounted tickets, see the ticket window for more information.
• If you are traveling with a family, you can get a family and friends rail card which can save you money.
• Travel off-peak hours and on weekends, to save money.
• If you travel by train, you can get 2 for 1 admission to some of the tourist attractions with proof of your train ticket.

Tube:

• Get an Oyster card. It only charges you the amount for your journey and if you are like me and can't be bothered to figure which zones I will be going to. It also has a ceiling amount of how much you will be charged per day. You can top up at stations when you run out :) It can save you up to 50% of travel costs.
• You can drive to Epping or Red Bridge and cut out the train ride. Just watch out and make sure you park where you are allowed to. I have heard of people getting their car clamped. I park off the High Street in a parking lot in Epping as the station lot gets filled up quickly.

Drive:

• There is no congestion charge on the weekends after 18:00 Friday and before 07:00 on Mondays and on public holidays, between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day inclusive, or between 18:00 and 07:00
• There is a carpark on Lower Thames Street which is right across from the Tower of London.  It would be considerably cheaper if you are coming down in a car full of people and more convient.

Don't let the costs of getting there put you off of seeing London!