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We recommended using the Travel for London website and app to assist with travel whilst you are in London. You can access their website and app download via this link
plan your journey here
By Plane
From London City Airport: (fastest connection to central London and onward to the hotel)
- DLR and Tube: Take the DLR to Bank Station (about 20 minutes). From Bank station, take the Waterloo & City Line to Waterloo Station (about 5 minutes). It's approximately a 10-minute walk to the hotel from Waterloo.
- Taxi: Approximately 30 minutes, depending on traffic.
From Heathrow Airport:
- Train and Tube: Take the Heathrow Express to Paddington Station (about 15 minutes). From Paddington, take the Bakerloo Line to Waterloo Station (about 20 minutes). It's approximately a 10-minute walk to the hotel from Waterloo.
- Taxi: Approximately 45-60 minutes, depending on traffic.
By Car
From Central London:
- The hotel is located within the Congestion Charge Zone. If driving, ensure to pay the Congestion Charge.
- Parking: Limited parking available near the hotel. It's advisable to pre-book a space at nearby facilities like the National Theatre Car Park or Cornwall Road Car Park.
Navigation: Use GPS or a map app like Google Maps. Enter the address: 20 Upper Ground, London SE1 9PD.
By Public Transport:
Metro:
- Jubilee Line: Waterloo Station (10-minute walk to the hotel)
- Northern Line: Waterloo Station (10-minute walk to the hotel)
- Bakerloo Line: Waterloo Station (10-minute walk to the hotel)
- District and Circle Lines: Blackfriars Station (10-minute walk to the hotel)
Bus:
- Several bus routes stop near the hotel, including lines 45, 63, 100, and RV1. The nearest bus stop is Blackfriars Road.
Train:
- Waterloo Station: for national train services (10-minute walk to the hotel)
- Blackfriars Station: for national train services (10-minute walk to the hotel)
River Bus:
- Blackfriars Pier: This is a convenient option if crossing the River Thames. The hotel is approximately a 5-minute walk from the pier.