Is there a "getting around london for dummies" type book out there?

[lynn]

DH is going on a business trip and will be leaving before the others going with him so will have to navigate trains, taxi's etc to get back to airport.

[Heather in the Kootenays]

We took the train to Heathrow and had no trouble navigating. My sister gave us directions and everything was well marked so transfers were easy. Once we got there it was an short walk to check in and there were carts everywhere. Could his hotel give him directions?

[Laura Corin]

Yes, the express train (not tube/underground) from Paddington to Heathrow is really easy. Just take a cab to Paddington - the cabs have metres, so there's nothing really to negotiate. Use cash for the cab and a credit card (overseas is fine) for the train ticket.

https://www.heathrowexpress.com/index.asp?SID={1DB056F3-18C3-489D-B99F-55FF56729322}

The Gatwick express train runs from Victoria. Again, just take a cab to the station:

https://www.gatwickexpress.com/index.asp?SID={F55D31BE-10D6-4116-9200-3BCBF4489979}

Laura

[Sparkle]

The Rick Steves London book covers this kind of info. It's really not hard to get around London. The taxis and trains are very easy to use.

[Mama Lynx]

No. What you really have to do is to bring me with you, so that I can show you around :)

[Lorna]

If in doubt hail a ride in a black cab.
Contrary to popular opinion Londoners are a very friendly lot and will happily help anyone who asks.
It would be good to get a nice book on London however because he might have time to see some galleries. Central London is very walkable.

[TMarie]

I second the recommendation for Rick Steves.

He has gotten me through many vacations in foreign cities. Instead of trying to tell you everything about a location - he tells you what you need to know and the easiest way to navigate.

[Gwen in TX]

London is easy to navigate in -- Rick Steves book does help. Also each underground station has an info window to help you in you are mixed up.

You can also do some work online before leaving. Look for the trains that go to the airport (You have to know which airport you are departing). We were able to get a discount on tix purchased on line before hand (two for one, which is huge!!). You can also find the times of departure, how long the train takes, etc.

We used the underground (with luggage) to get to the correct train station, transferred all underground (no weather worries), and arrived at the airport. Never took a cab the entire time we were there!