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London has a comprehensive and sophisticated public transportation system, which enables the traveller to move swiftly, economically and safely about the city. It gets pretty overcrowded and uncomfortable during the rush hours, but at other times you can move around in reasonable comfort.
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| Travel by Train |
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The quickest transport of all is the Underground trains. The London Underground was built in 1863 and currently it has 270 stations. Wherever you live in London if you use the London Underground, you will not have any problem to come to the College.
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| Central Line, District Line and Hammersmith & City Line |
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The nearest Underground station to the College is the Stepney Green Station. This station has the District Line, Hammersmith & City Line and Circle Line. Another nearest station is called the Mile End Station. It has Central Line, District Line, Hammersmith & City Line and Circle Line. Another name of the Underground trains is the Tube and the ‘Tube Station’ is mostly used in place of the Underground Station. The trains are available in every two minutes. In the rush hours (the office times) the trains can be over-crowed, but in the off-peak times it is quite comfortable for the travelling. However, it should be bear in mind that the ticket fare of the London Underground is relatively expensive.
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| Travel by Bus |
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| Bus Number 25 |
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Another popular transport is the London Buses. The London Buses are relatively cheaper than the London Underground. The Buses can be found in the different routes of London. If you want to come to the College by the Bus, the best Bus would be the number 25 Bus. This Bus has connectivity with different parts of London. It does not matter whether you want to come to the College from the North, South, West or Eastern of part of London, you always can get hold of this Bus in the Central London. Another Bus that you can use to come to the College is Bus number 205. This Bus also can be accessible without any difficulty.
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| Oyster Card |
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The Oyster Card is essential for the travelling in the London Transport. The Students have a privilege when they travel in the London Transport. The students will get the 30% discount 18+ Student Oyster Photocard from the Transport for London with the recommendation of the College. This card will help you to get a cheaper travel card than a normal Adult travel card. The students need to apply for the Oyster Card through the website of the Transport for London. The name of the website is www.tfl.gov.uk.
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As soon as you open the link, it will ask you to provide the name of the College. Please provide the name of the London Trinity College and other necessary information in the online form. You also got to remember that you would need to upload an electronic photo of yours with the form. After the submission of the form through the online you will have to wait for the reply from the Transport for London authority. Then you would receive an email from the Transport for London. After you print the email please bring it to the College and hand it to the Administrator. The Administration will then send a confirmation to the TFL that you are registered with the College. After the completion of all the formalities, you will receive the Oyster Card with 3 – 5 working days and hence you will be able to enjoy the 30% discount facilities in the London Transport.
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