Travelling to and from the city this spring

If you are embarking on a city break this spring but have concerns about the trials and tribulations of travelling to and from a major city then don't panic, we have the perfect solution. For anyone wanting culture, heritage, art and architecture, not to mention some of the most iconic landmarks in the world, look no further than our very own capital city. London is incredibly well connected to the rest of the UK by road and rail, and with plans to introduce high speed trains up and down the country, we will soon be able to travel from Edinburgh to London in as little as three hours, shaving up to two hours travel time on current rail journeys. The UK rail network is vast and even people from the most remote parts of the country should be able to get to a rail line within a short drive, making London super accessible.

A real national treasure and absolute asset to our countries economy, London is one of the most historic cities in the world and attracts millions of tourists from across the globe each and every year. Home to some of the UK's most famous attractions such as Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, the Tower of London, and the London Eye to name but a few, the capital is the perfect place to visit this year. London truly comes alive at night, with miles of funky bars, restaurants and clubs, not to mention the world renowned West End. With so much to see and do, the best way to truly experience this fabulous city is to stay overnight in a hotel in Bayswater. This location is just on the outside of ultra-fashionable Kensington, and is well served by several tube stations to get you in and around the city centre in minutes.

London is widely documented to be one of the most visited cities in the world, welcoming a staggering 3.4 million tourists in the first quarter of 2013 alone. London is served by no less than five airports including the world’s third busiest international airport Heathrow, and each of these provides connections to countries across the globe. As a result, the borough of London has worked tirelessly to create and maintain an extensive network of road and rail solutions to accommodate both tourist and residential travel needs.

To travel in style with a coffee and a good book, book your train ticket in advance to enjoy some serious savings. If you prefer to travel by road then National Express pride themselves on a first class coach service to their customers, and with prices starting from as little as £1.Public transport has never been more accessible or better maintained than it is today, so take a trip down to London for a weekend of sightseeing.