Epping is the eastern terminus of the Central Underground Line of London Transport, and is situated…read moreoutside the M25. It is the second-most northerly station on the underground network (after Chesham). History The line from Loughton to Ongar via Epping was opened in 1865 as an extension of the Eastern Counties Railway line from London Liverpool Street to Loughton. For most of its life it was a normal suburban railway branch, but was included in post-war plans to extend to Central Line beyond Leytonstone. The line from Loughton to Epping was incorporated into London Transport and electrified in 1949. The line beyond to Ongar was thereafter operated as a shuttle - by steam until 1957, and electric until its closure in 1994. Since then Epping has been the true eastern terminus of the line. The station The station preserves its original buildings on the main platform, as well as an attractive Great Eastern Railway footbridge across to platform 2. There is a ticket office, a large 500-space car park, and a bus stop for services to Harlow and Chipping Ongar. The station is in zone 6, and normally enjoys an off-peak 10-minute frequency of trains to West Ruislip - one of the longest journeys possible on the Underground system, nearly 35 miles away on the other side of the capital.

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.

It's an old station, but reasonably maintained and the surroundings are quite green, so it doesn't…read moretake much to make it feel pleasant. Facilities include a small car park situated at the entrance and an adjoining newsagent (called Bookstall). On platform 1 there's also a coffee shop. There's a bus stop directly outside leading to Oakwood/Barnet (bus 307) or Chase Farm Hosp (bus 313). There are stairs leading to the platforms (couldn't see any wheelchair access) and the platforms are visibly quite wide. A journey into the City of London takes around 35 mins and passes overland through Palmers Green, Alexandra Palace, Finsbury Park and Drayton Park among others, and continues underground through Highbury & Islington, Old Street...finishing at Moorgate.

Scenic and convenient route with friendly drivers and hydrogen powered zero emission buses :)read more

Docklands Light Railway (DLR) is a metro system in London, perhaps it doesn't get the same…read morepublicity as the London buses as well as Underground and Overground, but it still is an important service, serving multiple locations including Canary Wharf. It is owned 70% by Keolis. Trains run between 7.5 and 15 miles per hour, so it perhaps isn't the speed you'd be used to on the tube, but it does vary with some stations Underground, and the rest (majority) overground including the likes of Tower Gateway. A large amount of the stations on the DLR are in the East London area including Tower Gateway, Stratford (and International) etc, but it does expand further to the likes of Bank and Lewisham. The trains themselves don't tend to be too comfortable, I personally found them far too bumpy to the point I was literally shaking and highly uncomfortable. The prices tend to be the same as any transport in London, and as the tube and buses, you can use them for the Daily cap with Oyster, as you can on the buses, trams and tube etc. All stations are step-free which is handy if you're planning a route and you need extra assistance. The one staff member I saw on a DLR service seemed really rude and unhelpful, he seemed disinterested in my feedback or even questions regarding the service. Trains were frequent but really uncomfortable, of course, it isn't as fast or broad (the network) as the tube, but sometimes certain routes can be better, quicker or easier so it isn't terrible, but it needs to do a lot to make the journeys on the network pleasurable. 2*

The DLR is efficient, clean and smooth. So many things that the regular Underground can't be thanks…read moreto it's 150 year old tunnels and rather ancient trains. The only bummer is that it doesn't go nearly far enough to the West side of London. You East-enders don't know how good you have it! Parts of it are almost like riding the monorail at Disney World. Clear views of the city when you're above ground through big glass windows. The trains don't have onboard drivers, which can be a little weird and takes getting used to.

This really is just a station for purpose. Apart from the trains themselves and a ticket office,…read morethere are no other facilities. It's really in need of modernisation. I don't think there are any facilities for wheelchair access as there's a step up at the entrance and stairs to access the two platforms. Trains run on average at about 1/2 hourly intervals between Cheshunt and Liverpool Street. For some reason the trains into Liverpool Street Station are always a minute or so late. On exiting, there are a couple of local shops about 2 mins to the right (cafe, launderette, newsagents) - and an industrial estate to the left. It feels quite lonely in the evenings.

Great transportation & easy to navigate. Staff super helpful. Definitely the way to get aroundread more

Cutty Sark (aka Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich) is the closest station for accessing the…read moreNational Maritime Museum and the Royal Observatory. It is on the DLR system between Island Gardens and Greenwich in Travelcard zone 2/3 (you get charged for the cheaper journey). This is a deep station, with at least two escalators. There might have been a third I missed. Like most of the DLR, this station is step free. There is a lift ("elevator" to Americans). There are also a pair of cashpoints ("ATM's") in the station near the ticket machine. Note that there are no ticket barricades at Cutty Sark. You have to remember to purchase a ticket or swipe your Oyster card. I have seen ticket inspectors on board the trains!

Regular customer of some years standing. Booked a cab to take a party of five for an early flight…read more Pickup was supposed to be at 5am. Didn't show so rang at 5 past and was put on hold and then cut off. Rang back and was told that the driver had overslept and would be there in 10 minutes. At 20 past with still no cab, we decided to take our own car to the airport. Called from the car to tell them (at 5.25) and was indignantly told that the driver was on his way. Airport car parking cost 120 quid more than the fare but at least we made the flight. No attempt by Chigwell Cars to make contact since. Won't bother again.

Chigwell cars were booked a for a special occasion to transport Grandparents to a special meal for…read moretheir grandson's eighteenth birthday at the Gherkin. The passengers included a disabled passenger who has walking difficulties. The Driver took one and a half hours to reach the City from Loughton and then got lost and was unable to find the Gherkin. The passengers were given no choice but to swap into black cab which got them there in minutes. I have made 2 attempts to ask Chigwell cars to investigate the journey and after being promised I would be called back I have heard nothing from them. POOR CHIGWELL CARS Clearly we will not be using Chigwell cars again. Please re consider using them especially for a special occasion.