Budget Travel to London

Budget Airlines

Stansted Airport is the main hub for budget airlines, but they also operate from Gatwick and Luton. Read more about London Airports.

Some of the larger carriers such as British Airways offer great deals so it's well worth shopping around.

Cheap Flights From Europe

Budget operators serving London include:

• easyJet one of the main budget airlines serving the UK and Europe
• RyanAir this major, low fare airline flies to the UK, Europe and other popular holiday destinations  
• Air Berlin connects Stansted and Gatwick to airports in Europe, the UK and beyond
• German Wings Stansted to a range of European destinations
• WizzAir links Luton to Central and Eastern Europe
• British Midland (BMI) cheap European and internal UK flights, generally into Heathrow
• Monarch Airlines flies into Gatwick and Luton from popular holiday destinations in Europe and beyond
• Aer Lingus flies into Gatwick and Heathrow from Ireland, Northern Ireland and the US
• Flybe one of Europe's biggest regional airlines, serving UK and European destinations

Cheap Long-haul Flights to London

If you can book well in advance, and avoid peak times such as Christmas, you're more likely to get a cheap flight to London. 

Keep an eye out for airline sales and special deals from travel agents such as FlyThomasCook and Expedia.

Coaches - A Great Value Option

• National Express Funfares to London are available from over 30 UK cities, with prices from £1
• Megabus offers cheap travel to London from UK destinations from £1 plus 50p booking fee
• Berry's Coaches run frequent services between the West Country and London
• Oxford Tube is a cheap coach service between Oxford and London.
• Green Line Coaches connect the Home Counties to London

Cheap Train Travel

Booking in advance and travelling off-peak help to keep fares to London down. Two single tickets may work out cheaper than a return.

To plan your route and book rail travel:

• National Rail Enquiries website allows you to check fares and train times
• The Trainline sells rail tickets for all train companies on all UK routes
• Megatrain offers budget travel to London on some South West Trains services

Eurostar to London

Eurostar is a fast and economic rail service linking London to continental Europe via the Channel Tunnel. Book in advance for the best deals and there are usually some great special offers including accommodation.

Ferry Deals

The best ferry deals to England can often be booked online. Again, advance booking is crucial.

Budget Travel Within London

Walking is one of the best ways to take in London's breathtaking sites. And, like cycling, it's free! 

If you need to use public transport, Oyster cards are the cheap, fast and easy way to access the public transport network and Travelcards offer unlimited travel and complete flexibility.