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Kandara guest house and hotel London, providing bed and breakfast in London, Islington

Bus services

Visitors often imagine waiting ages for a bus. London has an excellent bus service. Some routes such as the number 38 run every 4 minutes during the day until just after midnight. There is even a night bus service (N38) which runs every 15 minutes throughout the night.

At most bus stops there are now electronic indicators which tell you how long to wait for the next bus on each route.

Many locations offer a choice of routes meaning that you only have to wait a couple of minutes for the next service. With lots more dedicated bus lanes, the buses now travel around the centre more quickly. The average waiting time on Essex Road (for a bus to the Angel) is about 90 seconds.

We have 10 bus routes close to Kandara - 21, 30, 38, 56, 73, 76, 141, 277, 341, 476.

Underground

The London Underground is the largest mass transport system in the world moving over 3 million people every day. The system is crowded and does suffer from breakdown more than it should. But it is still the quickest way to travel distances across London.

Our best Underground station is Angel. Bus numbers 38, 56, 73, 341 and 476 run along Essex Road to the Angel about every 2-3 minutes. Journey time is about 5 minutes. It takes about 15 minutes to walk from the Angel to Kandara.

Travelcards

London is divided into a series of Travelcard zones (see the maps on Transport for London's web site). Travelcards allow you unlimited travel on underground and other trains and on buses throughout specified zones and for specified periods of time. Visitors here for short stays will probably find daily or weekend cards most useful but they are also available for longer periods of time. Off peak daily travel cards are valid from 09:30 but if you need to travel before this a peak time card is also available at higher price.

Travelcards are available at any Underground station and at many newsagents including the one nearest to Kandara on Essex Road.

Purchase a daily Zone 1+2 card for travel in central London from £5.10 per person - Kandara is in Zone 2.

Purchase a daily Zone 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 + 6 card for travel to/from Heathrow Airport (on the Underground - note TravelCards are not valid on the Heathrow Express) from £6.70 per person.

Purchase a daily Zone 1, 2, 3 + 4 card for travel to/from Tottenham Hale (for Stansted Airport) from £5.70 per person.

A daily bus pass is valid on all buses for a day in all zones and costs just £3.50 per person.

Special Family Travelcards and longer term travelcards (weekly and monthly) are also available. You will need a passport style photograph if you want to buy one of these.

Taxis and minicabs

The traditional "Black" taxis (they are not always black!) are available to hire on request in the street. The taxi is fitted with a meter which calculates the cost of your journey depending on both time and distance. The black taxis and their fees are tightly regulated and drivers have a very good knowledge of London.

Minicabs are privately owned cars which must be pre-booked by phone or by visiting an office. Agree the price before travel. This is then fixed regardless of how long the journey takes.


Kandara guest house London, providing bed and breakfast in London, Islington T: +44 (0)20 7226 5721 F: +44 (0)20 7226 3379 Email: info@kandara.co.uk


		Public Transport and Travelcards

Home Rates Facilities Breakfast Location Public transport< Local Map Travelling to us Booking Islington Guide		London has one of the best public transport systems in the world. Public transport offers a CHEAP and reliable way of travelling around the city. You can travel all day on London's buses for as little as £3.50 per day per person. It can cost you £2 per 30 minutes just to park your car - if you're lucky enough to find a parking space. You will also be charged £8 a day to take your car into the central Congestion Charge zone. You can park your car overnight free in Ockendon Road (some daytime restrictions apply - contact us for details). We are located just outside the Congestion Charge zone. On arrival at Kandara, we can provide you with a free bus and underground map of Central London. These are also available on request at most underground stations and can also be viewed on the Transport for London web site. Bus services London Underground Travelcards Taxis and Minicabs Bus services Visitors often imagine waiting ages for a bus. London has an excellent bus service. Some routes such as the number 38 run every 4 minutes during the day until just after midnight. There is even a night bus service (N38) which runs every 15 minutes throughout the night. At most bus stops there are now electronic indicators which tell you how long to wait for the next bus on each route. Many locations offer a choice of routes meaning that you only have to wait a couple of minutes for the next service. With lots more dedicated bus lanes, the buses now travel around the centre more quickly. The average waiting time on Essex Road (for a bus to the Angel) is about 90 seconds. We have 10 bus routes close to Kandara - 21, 30, 38, 56, 73, 76, 141, 277, 341, 476. [Back to top] Underground The London Underground is the largest mass transport system in the world moving over 3 million people every day. The system is crowded and does suffer from breakdown more than it should. But it is still the quickest way to travel distances across London. Our best Underground station is Angel. Bus numbers 38, 56, 73, 341 and 476 run along Essex Road to the Angel about every 2-3 minutes. Journey time is about 5 minutes. It takes about 15 minutes to walk from the Angel to Kandara. [Back to top] Travelcards London is divided into a series of Travelcard zones (see the maps on Transport for London's web site). Travelcards allow you unlimited travel on underground and other trains and on buses throughout specified zones and for specified periods of time. Visitors here for short stays will probably find daily or weekend cards most useful but they are also available for longer periods of time. Off peak daily travel cards are valid from 09:30 but if you need to travel before this a peak time card is also available at higher price. Travelcards are available at any Underground station and at many newsagents including the one nearest to Kandara on Essex Road. Purchase a daily Zone 1+2 card for travel in central London from £5.10 per person - Kandara is in Zone 2. Purchase a daily Zone 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 + 6 card for travel to/from Heathrow Airport (on the Underground - note TravelCards are not valid on the Heathrow Express) from £6.70 per person. Purchase a daily Zone 1, 2, 3 + 4 card for travel to/from Tottenham Hale (for Stansted Airport) from £5.70 per person. A daily bus pass is valid on all buses for a day in all zones and costs just £3.50 per person. Special Family Travelcards and longer term travelcards (weekly and monthly) are also available. You will need a passport style photograph if you want to buy one of these. [Back to top] Taxis and minicabs The traditional "Black" taxis (they are not always black!) are available to hire on request in the street. The taxi is fitted with a meter which calculates the cost of your journey depending on both time and distance. The black taxis and their fees are tightly regulated and drivers have a very good knowledge of London. Minicabs are privately owned cars which must be pre-booked by phone or by visiting an office. Agree the price before travel. This is then fixed regardless of how long the journey takes. [Back to top]

Public Transport and Travelcards

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