Explore London.
By Eclipse GroupUpdated
London is served by six airports: Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, London City and Southend. Which one makes sense depends on where you are going in the city, because each has different rail links into central London. Voyara AI is built to choose the airport and the route around your meetings, and to keep trains, cars, hotels and flights aligned when something runs late.
Highlights
- The City of London (the Square Mile)
- Canary Wharf
- King's Cross and St Pancras
- The West End and Mayfair
Getting there and getting around
From Heathrow, the Elizabeth line runs through central London to Canary Wharf, the Heathrow Express runs non-stop to Paddington, and the Piccadilly line serves the West End. Gatwick has the Gatwick Express to Victoria and Thameslink trains through London Bridge and St Pancras; Stansted has the Stansted Express to Liverpool Street. London City Airport, on the Docklands Light Railway, is the closest to Canary Wharf and the City.
Across the city, the Underground, Overground, Elizabeth line and buses all take contactless bank cards and Oyster. Eurostar trains to Paris and Brussels leave from St Pancras International.
What Voyara AI does on a London trip
Voyara AI is built to compare the airport and rail options against the address of each meeting, rather than defaulting to Heathrow. If a line is disrupted or a flight is late, it re-plans the onward journey, whether that means a different train, a car or a later hotel check-in, and tells you once what changed. For trips that continue to Paris or Brussels, it keeps the Eurostar booking in the same plan as the flights.
Frequently asked questions
Which London airport is closest to the City and Canary Wharf?
London City Airport, in the Docklands, is the closest and sits on the Docklands Light Railway. From Heathrow, the Elizabeth line runs to Canary Wharf and Liverpool Street without a change.
Should I take the Heathrow Express or the Elizabeth line?
The Heathrow Express is non-stop to Paddington. The Elizabeth line stops more often but continues through central London without a change, so it is often simpler when your destination is further east.
Can I pay for London transport with a bank card?
Yes. Contactless bank cards and phone wallets work on the Underground, buses, the Elizabeth line and most rail services in London, as does an Oyster card.