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How Long Does It Take to Get from London Paddington Station to Plymouth?
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posted December 20, 2022
How Long Does It Take to Get from London Paddington Station to Plymouth?Ⅰ. The sights of Plymouth1. Plymouth HeightsPlymouth Heights is a landmark of Puli. In addition to the spectacular lighthouse, skydiving on the cliff, swimming pool by the sea, delicious lobster and seafood, etc. are all surprising. Although there is no magnificent scenery here, but the quiet and fresh atmosphere is still worthy of nostalgia. You can go up to the lighthouse here, but there is a fee, about 2-3 pounds. Looking at the ocean from above, enjoying the sun on the beach, etc. are very good experiences.2. Gin FarmThe Plymouth Gin Distillery has been brewing gin since 1793. It is the oldest gin distillery in the world. The wine here is very famous. The Royal Navy also traveled around the world with the wine here. As soon as you walk in here, the smell of wine is tangy. After visiting the winery with the guide, remember to have a drink before leaving. The opening hours of the winery are Monday to Saturday 10:00-17:00, Sunday 11:00-17:00; on December 24th the store is only open until 13:00, on 12.25-26 and 12.31-1.2 Closed, remember to check the time when visiting here.3. Barbican DistrictThe Barbican District is the famous old town of Phillips. If you want to see what Phillips looked like before the Blitz, the Barbican District will never let you down, although many places in the Barbican District have now become art galleries, art museums, shops and other places, but the exterior buildings are generally maintained in their original state, which is very distinctive, and the small shops in the streets and alleys are also unique. The handicrafts and small ornaments inside are definitely the best choice for souvenirs.4. Newquay Fistel BeachNewquay Fistel Beach is about 51 kilometers away from Plymouth. It is the most famous surfing venue in the UK. Many surfing enthusiasts come here every year. In summer, domestic or international surfing competitions are held here, which is very lively. Of course, if you are just an ordinary tourist, the soft fine sand, blue water and gentle sea breeze will not let you down.Ⅱ. How to take the train from London Paddington Station to Plymouth?There is currently no direct train between London Paddington and Plymouth, and at least 4 transfers are required. Between 05:49 and 23:45, there are an average of around 44 London Paddington to Plymouth trains per day.The London Paddington to Plymouth route is operated by more than 1 company: South Western Railway. The average London Paddington to Plymouth train journey takes 3 hours and 48 minutes, while the shortest journey takes 3 hours and 5 minutes.
posted December 20, 2022
From London Paddington Station to St Pancras
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posted December 15, 2022
From London Paddington Station to St PancrasⅠ. Attractions around St. Pancras 1. The British MuseumThe British Museum is one of the largest and most famous museums in the world. The museum has a collection of more than 7 million cultural relics and treasures from all over the world. The number and types of collections are rich, which is rarely seen in museums all over the world.Because of its huge collection, the British Museum can almost display the history of civilization in the entire world. Although there is space limitation, about 50,000 collections can still be exhibited in the museum at the same time each time. The main collections come from the Middle Ages, especially the collections of ancient Egypt and ancient Greece and Rome, as well as a large number of precious cultural relics from Asia, the Middle East, Africa and America. Cultural treasures from many parts of the world can only be seen here.2. The London EyeThe London Eye, also known as the Millennium Wheel, is located on the south bank of the River Thames and was built by the United Kingdom to celebrate the coming of the year 2000. This giant Ferris wheel is 135 meters high and you can sit on it overlooking London. If you choose to ride at dusk, the romantic Thames sunset will be unforgettable. The London Eye at night is even more dreamy. The illuminated Ferris wheel forms a huge blue halo, like bright eyes in the night sky; if you sit in it and overlook the night view of London, the beauty is shocking.3. Kensington GardensKensington Gardens used to be a royal garden and is now connected to Hyde Park and is open to the public. The park is elegant and beautiful, with large grasslands and many artistically trimmed trees. There are many benches for tourists to rest, and there is a large lake where waterfowl, pigeons and squirrels can be seen.Ⅱ. How to travel from London Paddington Station to St. Pancras by car?St. Pancras Railway Station, also known as St. Pancras International Railway Station, is a large railway station located in the St. Pancras area of London, the capital of the United Kingdom, between the British Library and King's Cross Station.St Pancras Station is often referred to as the "Cathedral of the Railways" because of its two prominent Victorian buildings. The station's train rail was designed by William Henry Barlow, while its facade comes from the station's predecessor: the Midland Hotel, designed by George Gilbert Scott, both of which are also classic Victorian architectural styles. The railings of the train are designed with an iron frame grid, and half of the surface is covered with glass filling to increase the sense of magnificence.The London Tube runs every 10 minutes from Paddington to King's Cross St Pancras station. Entrance fee £2 - £3 Journey takes 10 minutes. Alternatively, London Buses operate buses from Paddington station Eastbourne Terrace to King's Cross.
posted December 15, 2022
From London Bridge Station to London Euston!
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posted November 30, 2022
From London Bridge Station to London Euston!Ⅰ. Attractions near Euston1. British MuseumAlso known as the British Museum, located in Great Russell Square on the north side of New Oxford Street, it is a comprehensive museum with a long history and a grand scale in the world. It houses many cultural relics and book treasures from all over the world. The richness and variety of collections are rare in museums all over the world. The British Museum and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and the Louvre in Paris are listed as the world's three largest museums. The British Museum was founded in 1753 and opened to the public in 1759. There are 8 thick and tall Roman columns on both sides of the main entrance of the museum. The upper end of each column is a triangular top with a huge relief carved on it. The whole building is majestic and magnificent.2. Tower BridgeIt is the first bridge counted from the Thames estuary in London, England (a total of 15 bridges were built on the Thames River), and it is also a symbol of London, known as "London's main gate". The bridge was built in 1886 and opened to the public on June 30, 1894, connecting the north and south of London as a whole.London Tower Bridge is a suspension bridge, originally a wooden bridge, later changed to a stone bridge, and now it is a cement structure bridge with 6 lanes.3. The Collegiate Church of St Peter at WestminsterAlso known as Westminster Abbey, it is the Royal Academy of England and one of the most beautiful churches in Europe.After the completion of Westminster Abbey, it became the venue for the coronation ceremony of the British King. It is a magnificent Gothic church, which occupies a pivotal position not only in the history of world architecture, but also in the long history of Britain in the past nine centuries. Many members of the British royal family, politicians, religious celebrities and famous poets are buried here. The tomb, as a place of refuge for the dead, has often been replaced in many cultures and civilizations by a cemetery or a memorial, or sometimes both. And throughout the Middle Ages (5th to 15th centuries), it was popular to bury the dead in churches, monasteries, or chapels.Ⅱ. From London Bridge Station to London Euston Euston railway station is a railway station in central London, opened on 20 July 1837. Most trains from Euston Station are to the West Midlands, North West England, North Wales and parts of Scotland.Most of the trains departing from here are long-distance trains. It is the southern terminus of the West Coast Main Line to Liverpool, Manchester, Edinburgh and Glasgow. It is also the main stop on the way to Birmingham, and is the gateway to connecting ferries to Dublin. Night sleeper trains to the Scottish Highland cities of Inverness and Fort William also depart from the station. Suburban train services are run by the London Overground line. Euston Station is also the train station to the Harry Potter Studios.Traffic in the city:There is an escalator link from the station concourse to Euston tube station; Euston Square tube station is nearby. King's Cross and St Pancras train stations are a short distance down Euston Road. There is a bus station in front of this station, including routes 10, 59, 73, 205, and 390. So it is very convenient to travel from London Bridge Station to London Euston.
posted November 30, 2022