Travel information and Flights


Howwill I get fromthe airport to College? Have a look at page 5 for travel directions from London airports. The college can also arrange a private taxi to pick you up from the airport on your arrival in the UK. There is a £65 charge for this service. Please send an email to international@hackney.ac.uk and we’ll send you a booking form to complete.


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Transport in and around London The London Underground is the quickest and most popular transport in London, operating from about 5:30am until just after midnight. The best way to buy a ticket is with an Oyster card, which is available from all London underground ticket offices. If you are a full time student taking a course of 14 weeks or more, you may be eligible for the Student Oyster card which allows you to receive a 30% discount on the tube. Please ask at the College for details.


Buses are cheaper but often a slower option. It is also best to buy an Oyster card to use the buses.


For information on LondonTransport go to: www.tfl.gov.uk/


For train travel outside London visit: www.thetrainline.com and www.nationalexpress.com


London now has an extensive cycle hire scheme, available 24 hrs a day, where you can take a cycle, ride it to where you like and return it to one of the many docking stations. There is also an excellent network of cycle routes throughout the capital. Visit Transport for London Cycle Hire www.tfl.gov.uk/roadusers/cycling/11598.aspx


If you plan to buy or hire a car in the UK remember that new residents may drive on a valid overseas license for only 12 months from the date of arrival. Depending on your country of origin you must take a driving test or convert your license during this period, after which you must hold a Great Britain driving license and have appropriate insurance.


anyone riding a moped or motor cycle to wear a regulation crash helmet. You must know and follow the Highway Code.


It is compulsory for


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