Flights from Dublin to London Stansted

London - a thrilling year-round destination

Iconic landmarks like Tower Bridge and Buckingham Palace, unique attractions like ZSL London Zoo and the London Eye plus world-class shopping and entertainment make London an excellent choice at any time.

Best time to plan a trip to London

The city can be wet and windy but even in winter visitors can expect mild temperatures. There are events and festivals throughout the year and some of the most popular include Chinese New Year in February and the Boat Race and London Marathon in April. Visit over the August bank holiday weekend for the famous Notting Hill Carnival.

Useful tips before you arrive

There is an Inner City Congestion Charge from Monday to Friday so travellers planning to hire a car should set aside approximately £11 per day. London is expensive even in comparison to other UK cities and visitors will pay more for food, accommodation and public transport.

Local information for travellers arriving at Stansted Aiport

Stansted Airport is close to the M11 motorway with access to London and other cities such as Milton Keynes, Bury St. Edmunds and Cambridge. It is also near the M25 so most of the South East can be reached easily. The journey from Stansted Airport to central London takes about 45 minutes by train. The station is underneath the terminal and trains to London Liverpool Street leave every 15 minutes. A one-way ticket costs about £8 although it is cheaper to book online. CrossCountry trains ferry passengers to Cambridge in 35 minutes and the service is also good for those wishing to reach other parts of Cambridgeshire or the Midlands. Take local buses to reach regional towns like Colchester, Harlow and Bishop's Stortford. Many other destinations can be reached using National Express coach services while Easybus links the airport with Baker Street and Old Street Station in central London. Taxi reservations can be made at the international arrivals desk.

There is no shortage of accommodation in the capital although even a cheap hostel can cost upwards of £30 per night. Mid-priced hotels start at around £40 per night. Single journey tickets costs around £5.70 on London Underground and Travelcards can be purchased for between £12 - 15 per day. It is worth investing in an Oyster Card. The £5 deposit is refundable and the card offers reduced fares on buses, local trains and the Underground.