Questions tagged [london]
The capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom.
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How can I avoid zone 1 using the Piccadilly Line?
I am going to be using the Piccadilly line a lot next year, going all the way from Hounslow Zone 4 to the other side Turnpike Lane zone 3. The travelcard is pretty hefty (£164) if i get zone 1-4. The ...
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I'm flying from U.S. to London to Prague. When do I clear customs?
I'm going to fly from Philadelphia to London to Prague. When will I go through customs - In London or in Prague?
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How to get from Heathrow airport to Birmingham?
I'm flying to London end of the year and want to which is the best way to go to Birmingham. And I'm still worried about COVID-19.
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Cab unable to take card payment
A few weeks ago, I took a cab from home to a London airport, and the journey cost about £60. They advertised that they were able to accept cards.
I offered to pay by card when I arrived, but the ...
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Does the Railcard discount apply when going to / from Heathrow on the Elizabeth line?
I have a National Railcard which gives me a 33% discount on the Tube, DLR, London Overground, Elizabeth line in off-peak hours. Does this discount apply when taking the Elizabeth line from Heathrow in ...
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Tickets from Bond Street to Windsor
I will be visiting London for the first time and staying near Bond Street station. I want to visit Windsor by train. Apparently the best option is to take an Elizabeth line train from Bond Street to ...
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Where in/near London does a giant electric tee hang off the ceiling as a piece of art?
In some museum of London or its vicinity, there was (and perhaps still is) an enormous electric tee (also known as three-way electric plug, multiplug outlet/power extender, cube tap, …) in a dark ...
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Self-transfer through Rome with no luggage. Will I need a visa?
I am going to book a ticket through the kiwi website, from London to Cairo. The first flight will be with easyJet, from London to Rome. The second flight will be with Wizz Air, from Rome to Cairo. I ...
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US Embassy in London: Did my H1-B visa get approved or not? [closed]
Due to the new policy for the US embassy in London, some visa applicants now can submit their materials without needing to do an interview.
I submitted my application including passport two weeks ago ...
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What is the London Weekly Cap impact if one trip taken outside of zone?
I'm traveling to London in April, and will be heavily traveling on the tube through zone 1 and 2, easily maxing out my weekly cap every week I'm there (w/ new fares this will be 42.70/week).
I plan to ...
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How do I pay for a Dartford crossing that doesn't seem to have been detected?
I crossed the Dartford crossing twice today - first Southbound over the bridge around 11am, and then back Northbound through the tunnel around 5pm. According to the rules[*] this counts as two ...
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Can I carry someone's homeopathy medicine along to Dublin?
I will soon be traveling to Dublin from India visa London. And I have been asked to carry some homeopathy medicine for a friend.
The medicine is from Soukya and have a bill and signed letter from ...
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Have you ever successfully negotiated rent in London? If yes, how? [closed]
I am new to London and just moved here from NYC. I am on the hunt for a 1-bed apartment and I noticed that when I ask landlords/agents if the rent is negotiable, they stop responding. I had a couple ...
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Can I bring duty alcohol purchased in London Heathrow airport to Chennai (destination) via Colombo airport (layover) security screening?
I’m confused because I’m not sure if they let liquids pass through screening in Colombo airport if it’s from a duty-free shop. Please let me know what’s the best option for me as I have only a 1-hour ...
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Where are the best places to take business calls outside of BA lounges in London Heathrow Terminal 5?
I'll be flying via London Heathrow Terminal 5 soon. While at the airport I have some business calls planned so will be looking for a place that is quiet enough for a call and has good WiFi (at a ...
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