London's number 88 bus, operated by London General who are a subsidy of the London Go ahead group,…read morethe largest provider of buses in London and soon to be largest in Greater Manchester, where I live following their purchase of First in the region. I've never thought of reviewing a bus route before, but after finding multiple buses including this one in Yelp after trying to search for London General, I feel it is highly appropriate due to the awful level of serve I received on my final day in the city, as I attempted to get to London Euston from Piccadilly, wanting to avoid the tube as I knew the bus would take the same amount of time (probably working out quicker avoiding getting to the platform on the tube which often can be frustrating and time-consuming). I attempted to board the bus as normal, but I noticed an issue with the front of the bus only displaying Oxford Circus, I hoped this was a mistake only to find out the bus would terminate there, which ended up just outside Apple's flagship, awesome Regent Street branch, just over a miles walk away. I was told there was another 88 service behind to take me on for the rest of my journey. I waited... only for the next bus to also terminate at the same location, after watching the next 88 bus also terminate at Apple on Regent Street, I again as well as others who were waiting began confused, asking the driver to get the same method. After the next bus, we were finally made aware by a non-driver about a demonstration. I understand London General and the Number 88 bus can't do anything to stop demonstrations and protests but surely keeping customers informed rather than lying to them, giving them false hope and re-assurance just to "shut them up" and "get them off the bus" is wrong and disgusting behaviour, showing abysmal customer service which I'd even go as far to say is amongst the worst I've received from a bus company, and that says a lot considering I have had to deal with First Manchester back home for many years, who don't even acknowledge my complaints anymore. 1*

The 88... an auspicious bus route. Chinese couples line-up to be married on this bus. Okay, not…read morereally, but it's still one of the best of London's bus lines. Here are its Skillstats @ Double-decker @ Clapham to Camden @ Night bus capabilities @ Landmark stops: Trafalgar, Picadilly, Oxford Circus @ Minimal cellphone music on loudspeaker events It was always my favourite bus, the one I trusted for North to South and South to North transit. There for me 24 hours a day, dropping me near pals at one end and just minutes from my bed at the other. So it should be a shoe-in for 5 stars, right? Nope.... The one thing you need for the perfect 5 star bus is trust that in Nightbus mode that you'll survive even if you fall asleep. Getting on plastered at 2am at its start in Camden by The Egg this was the assumption I made, that if I did fail and fall asleep, that I would still be woken at the terminus in Clapham and could roll out and crawl to my bed. So why the hell did I next wake up at 4.45am on a bus coming into Harrow from Watford? I've still never figured this one out. Answers on a postcard please!

April 27th 2025. During our first trip to London we took…read moreUber from Heathrow airport to our hotel at Hilton West end. Trip cost about the equivalent of $75. Second trip to London we took the London underground from Heathrow to Holborn all along the Piccadilly line without transferring. 23 stops along the line but we we were seated the entire time carrying day packs and one carry-on luggage each.. The cost was the equivalent of $7 per person. If you are coming from Heathrow airport during rush hour you can take the Heathrow Express directly from the airport too Paddington station. For two people this would be about the same Fare as Uber. And you would still have to get from Paddington station to your central London hotel. In our case we could have taken the Elizabeth Express from Heathrow airport to Tottenham Court road station and walked the mile to our hotel near Holborn underground station. The fair would have been about double that of the London underground. Both of the Heathrow Express and Elizabeth line are more luggage friendly. Compared to the London underground. The London underground has contactless payment. You simply scan your credit card on entry and scan the same credit card on exit. Seats seats are cloth with armrest. People with oversized luggage can put your luggage near the doors in special areas. is not advised during peak hours was standing room only. Unlike New York City most London stations have working escalators making it possible, but not easy, to carry luggage on the trains. Make sure you put your luggage on its side. One person put his luggage on his wheels in the luggage area but the luggage rolled out the entrance on its own at the next stop.

London Underground is an excellent model of public transportation. We used it to get to and from…read morethe airport from Paddington Station, which was near our hotel. London Underground is certainly cheaper than a taxi or uber, and we had no problems finding room on the trains with our luggage (two people, each with a carry on). Announcements remind you to "mind the gap", and the stations we visited were staffed and welcoming. One even had an inspirational quote up. As expected, some stations are more modern than others since they are utilized more. I loved that I could tap my credit card to get through the gates onto the train, rather than buying a physical card or downloading an app. I wish the DC Metro used this system.

This is one of my favourite bus routes in London. Not only is it 24hr, it is one of the most direct…read moreroutes in London. It dissects the city in an almost north, south direction, running from Hampstead Heath to Pimlico. I love this bus because it is regular, quick and doesn't fill up with the late night fools that have had one to many WKD Blues. After a night on the town I want to get home without having to traverse and listen to spotty teenagers retching into there friends handbag. Keep idiot free and regular No.24, I love ya!

There is nothing fancy about the Victoria Coach station. There is some seating while waiting for…read moreyour coach. In the middle is a food station to purchase coffee etc. it was easy to find where to stand inside to be connected with the correct coach. To make it run smooth, your passport should be out when you show the coach ticket.

We had to catch the day tour bus from Victoria coach station and it was very early. We left hotel…read morearound 6 AM to catch the bus. Navigating is very easy, just follow the directions. Don't get confused: Victoria train station and coach station are a few hundred yards apart along Buckingham Palace Road, a level walk that'll take about 3 or 4 minutes. Victoria Coach Station is the largest coach station in London, located in the central district of Victoria in the City of Westminster. It serves as a terminus for many medium- and long-distance coach services in the United Kingdom and is also the departure point for many countryside coach tours originating from London. It is operated by Victoria Coach Station Limited, a subsidiary of Transport for London (TfL). It should not be confused with the nearby Green Line Coach Station for Green Line Coaches, or with Victoria bus station which serves London Buses operated by TfL Victoria Coach Station itself is monopolized by National Express and Megabus services. National Express are the largest operator with a network reaching just about every town and city in England. The departures terminal closes at 01:00 and opens at 05:00. If you are travelling on an overnight service, please arrive 20 minutes before your coach is scheduled to depart The left luggage facility is open daily between 07:00-22:45.

This station is in the midst of one of the most touristy sections of London. It's another station…read moreI've used frequently depending on where I am heading while visiting. Easy to navigate, bustling, clean, friendly and helpful employees.

This was our 3rd visit to London and we just loved this station and it's dual, very convenient…read morelines. First, the Piccadilly is direct from LHR. So that is already a plus, no need for the Heathrow Express or the Elizabeth Line. You have access to Cromwell Road for a short stroll to the Natural History Museum & the V&A. Stores in Kensington, north to Kensington High Street, Notting Hill is walkable, you can head west to Richmond etc. The station is also completely accessible, where you do not have any steps from platform to street, which not every station can say. Right outside of the station are a few fast food stores and pubs. That side of Cromwell is not particularly lovely, but when you cross you can feel that it is more residential and less commercial. With the Piccadilly & District Lines together, you can navigate to many areas of the city. I liked staying near Earl's Court and preferred it to the more Eastern parts of the city near Tower Bridge or Shoreditch.

A large tube station that can require relatively long walks to change between lines. It's a…read moreconvenient location for reaching Green Park (obviously) but also Piccadilly, St James, and Mayfair. It's also an area with plenty of pubs and restaurants.

I guess the thing that really does irk me about stations on the underground is that you have to pay…read moreto use the toilets, and there don't tend to be any beyond the ticket barriers, which is even more annoying. Yeah, this was one of those stations, at least that is what I remember about this station, especially since I didn't have any change. However, on the other hand you can use the station to cross the road without having to cross the road. Yeah, it's okay, I'm just a bit annoyed about the toilets.

This post is about the HE in general…read more One of the reasons I like lhr is this Heathrow Express, a direct light rail that takes all but 15 minutes to Paddington Station in the city. I purchased tickets in advance, £10 one way (£25 on the spot). They're on time. The interior is clean. The seats are comfortable, although a little old, with charging ports.

Five stars for the convenience, three stars because of the price -- averaged together, that makes a…read moresolid four stars for the Heathrow Express train! This is by far the most convenient option from London proper to Heathrow Airport, but you'll pay for that convenience. Where you could reach the airport via a local train for much less, shell out the 20 - 25 pounds per person and you can ride on a direct train with zero stops. The train runs nonstop from Paddington Station, which is easily accessible by Tube. It leaves roughly every 15 to 30 minutes, but there are frequently closures and delays so make sure you allow plenty of time for your journey. In the 4 times I've used this service, twice it's been cancelled and I had to take the regular local train, so be aware. The train stops at Heathrow but the walk from the station to the terminal is quite far (allow at least 20 minutes, and even longer if you are slow or have a ton of bags). Also make SURE that you keep your ticket out because you have to scan in AND out once you reach LHR station. The train itself is nothing fancy, but they have free wi-fi and luggage racks for the short journey. The seats are comfy enough. They often run specials, so make sure you check our their website. Sometimes there are deals if you buy group tickets and it's cheaper if you purchase your tickets far in advance. This is the easiest option to get from the city to LHR by a mile.

My first visit to this station and it was a winner for me. Clean, spacious and with a lift to the…read moreplatform. That's a definite winner in my books.

Bermondsey (I'm not going to try to tell you how it's pronounced) is one of the few stations south…read moreof the Thames. It's on the Jubilee Line, between London Bridge and Canada Water. It is in Travelcard Zone 2. Because it was only opened in 1999, it is a modern station and has step-free access from the street to the platform level. Like other Jubilee stations, it has the platform edge doors. It's a surprisingly airy and modern station, with high ceilings and quite a bit of natural light even down on the platforms.

Holborn Tube Station was our closest station during our stay in London. The station always seems to…read morebe crowded with young people commuting to and from work. The Piccadilly Line runs through Holborn. Massive escalators carry people up and down to the train levels. Walls are lined with theater ads. Tap on and off with a credit card is easy. Coffee and pastry vendors stand outside the station.

If given the choice between getting off at the Holborn Station or Covent Garden, STOP HERE…read more The Piccadilly Line takes you from the airport directly to the strand, but it's best to stop here. The Covent Garden stop is a mess and with luggage, you'll need to wait in a crowded section to use the lift rather than walk up the numerous stairs. Just so messy. The Holborn station is so much less busy and so much more pleasant.

Awful company with no consideration for passengers, they don't even deserve 1 star but it's the…read moreonly way to post and avoid others having the same experience I booked a taxi the day before to ensure I would get to Euston to catch my train to Birmingham in plenty of time for quite an important meeting to me. 10 mins later than the cab was due to arrive, no one would take my call or inform me of what was happening. Eventually I received a text saying that 5000 cars could no longer take my booking. By that time all Uber's were on long leadtimes giving me no chance to reach the station in time and ensuring that I will miss a really important meeting and have to pay another £176 to get another ticket to Birmingham. Just to rub it in, they called 20mins after they were meant to pick me up and said nonchalantly "do you fancy sharing a cab to Euston"! I'm so angry that they have done this with not a care in the world or an apology. They aren't the people that have to have to deal with the stress and worry of missing a meeting. If they had let me know at the time or just beforehand I could have still made it.