A hackney or hackney carriage also called acab, black cab, hack or London taxi is a carriage or automobile for hire. A hackney of a more expensive or high class was called a remise.Browse LondonHeathrowExecutives.com.
How long does it take in a plane from US to London?
It took us 14 hours from the east coast of America to London England
Why was the london underground built?
To improve and modernize transport links between various areas of the ever ever expanding city.
How does the river thames affect the people who live next to it?
It only affects people if the river floods.
Which London underground station has no letters in common with mackerel?
It;s St John's Wood Tube Station. We googled it!
How do i get from st pancras international station to Chelsea?
Look at your Tube Map and travel to Kings Cross/St Pancras Station.
How are londons underground trains powered?
Electric traction motors in each car via a "3rd rail" feeding electricity.
Which terminus of the London Underground is the furthest from Central London?
I assume you refer to Ongar, which was closed in 1994. It was situated on the Central line, east of Epping (further from central London).
How much does it cost to get from the London underground to Manchester?
Prices might be subject to travel seasons, and rail tickets providers. It's better to check online.
Single (One Way)1st class $152.00; 2nd class $109.00 - Prices from RailPass.com1st class $130.58 (EUR 105); 2nd class $103.20 (EUR 83)
Return (Round Trip)1st class $228.00; 2nd class $139.00 - Prices from RailPass.com1st class $ 230.00 (EUR 185); 2nd class $155 (EUR 125) - P
How long to stranraer to London on a train?
8 hours 25 minutes - Train departs London (Euston) 9:30, arrives Stranraer 17:55, Mon-Sat.
From London which surrounding countries can you travel to by train?
From London there are direct trains to Belgium (Brussels) and France (Lille, Paris and a few trains to other destinations).
If you change trains in Brussels or Paris you can travel to Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Luxembourg and The Netherlands.
With further changes you can travel to virtually any country in mainland Europe.
What is the deepest station in the London underground system?
Hampstead Station, on the Northern Line, is 192 feet below the street level. Note, however, that Hampstead is on a very steep hill, and so the absolute depth isn't that great. The Jubilee Line runs at the deepest absolute point, 105 feet below mean sea level.
What medication list is banned on the London Underground?
What are the banned list of medication for London Underground employees
What is the mileage from London England to Egypt?
The air distance from London, England, to Cairo, Egypt, is 2,183 miles. That equals 3,513 kilometers. That equals 1,897 nautical miles.
How long does it take to drive from London to Doncaster?
At a steady 80mph you can be there in 3 hours.
How long does it take to fly from London to Kuwait?
Well, my mom and my sister traveled from Kuwait to London so I'll guess its the same thing, it took them 6hrs and 45 mins. :D and I'll be joining them in two days from now.. when i get there I'll give you a specific time :D
How long will it take by tube from the o2 arena to get to London paddington station?
Millennium Way, Greenwich, SE10 0 (The O2 Arena) to Great Central House, Melcombe Place, Greater, London, NW1 6JJ (London Paddington Railway Station): The distance between the starting point and the destination is 10.4mi, (16.7km), and will take approximately 36 minutes of driving time.
How long it take from london to glasgow by bus?
If you're walking it could take several weeks but if you fly it will be about 1 hour.
What is the bus fare from Manchester to London?
The fares vary greatly on the company used and also how far you book in advance. It's near impossable to use buses for that journey, but coaches do frequently operate that route.
The two companies are Megabus and National Express. Megabus is more of a budget company.
I have attached a link to the two websites for more information and fares...
May I also suggest taking the train, which would be more comfortable and considerably quicker (takes around 2 hours). Fares start at £18 return, if of course you book in advance. Fares become availiable 12 weeks prior to the date of travel. I've also attached Virgin Trains website, where you can purchase tickets from.
Two main railway stations in London?
The largest and busiest are in London. There are many London Terminals:
Waterloo (for South of England)
Victoria (for Sussex)
Charing Cross and London Bridge (for Kent)
Liverpool Street (for East Anglia)
Euston (for the West Coast and most major cities)
King's Cross (for Scotland and the East Coast)
Paddington (for the Southwest of England and West Midlands)
Marylebone (for High Wycombe)
Fenchurch Street (for Southend)
St Pancras (for the Eurostar and East Midlands)
Other large maor stations include Glasgow Central, Birmingham New Street, Manchester Piccadilly, Leeds, Liverpool Lime Street, Edinburgh Waverley, Cardiff Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Reading and Sheffield.
How many hours from London to Reno?
London is eight hours ahead of Reno about 93% of the time. The exceptions are between the 2nd and last Sundays of March and during the week of 31st October, when the U.S. is on Daylight Saving Time but Europe is on Winter Time. During those times, the time difference is seven hours.
Where to get application for oap bus pass in Boston lincolnshire?
Colchester Council, Angel Court, High Street, Colchester
List of London Underground stations with lifts?
Abbey Road
Acton Town
Bank-Monument
Blackhorse Road
Bond Street
Borough
Brixton
Caledonian Road
Canada Water
Canning Town
Earl's Cour
East Ham
Edgware
Elephant & Castle
Euston Square
Finchley Central
Fulham Broadway
Golders Green
Green Park
Hainault
Hammersmith
Heathrow Terminal 1,2,3
Heathrow Terminal 4
Heathrow Terminal 5
Hendon Central
Hillingdon
Hounslow East
Kilburn
Kings Cross St Pancras
Kingsbury
Liverpool Street
London Bridge
Morden
North Greenwich
Oakwood
Paddington
Pinner
Richmond
Southfields
Southwark
Stratford
Tottenham Hale
Upminster
Walthamstow Central
Waterloo
Wembley Park
West Brompton
West Ham
Westminster
Wimbledon
Wood Lane
Hope that helped!