When you arrive in London you may be fortunate enough to be transported to your housing. If not, then don't be alarmed. Anglo American will advise you as to where you will need to pick your keys up from. Below is some basic arrival information

Gatwick airport

The tube does not go out to Gatwick, which is some 30 miles to the South East of London. Therefore to come into central London you have a number of different options

• Taxi - A taxi from the airport is going to cost you around £70.00. If you are going to get a taxi always get a black licensed taxi. You may encounter unmarked cars at the airport, calling themselves mini-cabs, and claiming to be cheaper than a taxi. Beware! They are acting illegally. Anglo American can assist you in arranging a driver to pick you up from the airport

• The Gatwick Express - The Gatwick Express is a high-speed service from London Gatwick to Victoria Station. It takes approximately 30 minutes. More information can be found at www.gatwickexpress.com

• South Eastern Trains - If you are looking to take a cheaper public transport option then you can use South Eastern trains. They leave from the same platforms as the Gatwick Express, so make sure you are getting the correct train. They take slightly longer depending on how many stations they are stopping at. More information can be found at www.southernrailway.com

• Thameslink Trains - These are similar to South Eastern Trains, but go to either Kings Cross or London Bridge. For more information see www.thameslink.co.uk

• National Express - There is a coach service from London Gatwick to Central London, which takes approximately 90 minutes. More information can be found on the Anglo American links page, where you can book your ticket in advance

• Hotelink - Hotelink are a service that offer transport by mini-van. With Gatwick they accompany you to the Gatwick Express platform, assist you with your luggage, meet you at the other end and then transport you via mini-van to your hotel. At present Hotelink do not transport you directly to Anglo American properties, as we are not hotels. However, all our properties are located within a 2-minute walk of a hotel, so what we suggest is contacting us, and we can advise you of the nearest hotel where you can ask the van to drop you. More information on Hotelink can be found on www.hotelink.co.uk

Heathrow airport

Heathrow is the most centrally located airport, other than City, which is rarely used. The majority of flights come into Heathrow.   It is about 10 miles to the West of London and can be reached by the tube system.

• Taxi - A taxi from the airport is going to cost you around £50.00. If you are going to get a taxi always get a black licensed taxi. You may encounter unmarked cars at the airport, calling themselves mini-cabs, and claiming to be cheaper than a taxi. Beware! They are acting illegally. Anglo American can assist you in arranging a driver to pick you up from the airport

• The Heathrow Express - The Heathrow Express is a high-speed train that goes to London Paddington. It is a lot faster than the tube, especially for the majority of housing, which is located in the Bayswater area. In fact some of our housing is within walking distance, although if you have luggage it is unlikely you will want to walk! More information on the Heathrow Express can be found on www.heathrowexpress.com

• The Underground - Tube services into Central London operate every 5-6 minutes at peak times, and cost as little as £5.00. If travelling to Central London, be sure to purchase a tube ticket for Zones 1-6. However, be aware, that the tube can get very busy, especially at peak times, and you are likely to need to change lines at some point. London underground stations are lacking in lifts, and so you will need to be prepared to lug your bags up various flights of stairs! More information on the tube can be found on www.tfl.gov.uk

• National Express - There is a coach service from London Heathrow to Central London, which takes approximately 60 minutes. More information can be found on the Anglo American links page, where you can book your ticket in advance

• Hotelink - Hotelink are a service that offer transport by mini-van. With Heathrow they accompany you to the mini-van directly, assist you with your luggage, then transport you to your hotel. At present Hotelink do not transport you directly to Anglo American properties, as we are not hotels. However, all our properties are located within a 2-minute walk of a hotel, so what we suggest is contacting us, and we can advise you of the nearest hotel where you can ask the van to drop you. More information on Hotelink can be found on www.hotelink.co.uk

Stansted airport

It is unlikely that you will arrive at Stansted airport, unless you are coming from Europe. Many of the budget airlines fly from Stansted, so if you are travelling to Europe it is likely you will use either this airport, or Luton. Beware! Stansted is not centrally located, and the only way of getting out there is by coach or train. A cab will cost £150.00.  

• Stansted Express - The Stansted Express runs to and from Liverpool Street mainline station. At present whilst they are doing engineering works it is often replaced at the weekends by buses, which are a lot slower. If you are flying out of Stansted always check the Stansted Express times first. Sometimes you might have to get the coach because of the time that you need to check in. More information on the Stansted Express can be found on www.stanstedexpress.com

• National Express - There is a National Express coach service that runs to London Liverpool Street, and London Victoria.   For more information see the links section of this website.