Most students will arrive in the UK via one of London's airports. When you arrive at passport/ immigration control please ensure that you have to hand your passport with your entry clearance stamp (if applicable), your proof of enrolment letter from LSBM and copies of any other documentation you were required to produce when seeking pre-entry clearance. Also, please ensure that you have LSBM contact details to hand should the immigration officer wish to verify your enrolment.

Getting to Central London upon arrival in the UK

From Heathrow Airport to LSBM

Heathrow Express: This is a mainline train that arrives at London Paddington Station, from where you can get the Hammersmith & City or the Circle Line to Euston Square, a few minutes walk from LSBM. The journey time on the Heathrow Express is approximately 15 minutes and trains leave every 15 minutes.

An alternative is to take the Piccadilly Line, which goes straight from Heathrow to Russell Square, a few minutes walk from our offices. The journey time is much longer (45 minutes to 1 hour), but if you have a lot of baggage you may prefer to get settled just once rather than change trains. LSBM is just 5 minutes walk from Euston Square tube station and about 10 minutes walk from Russell Square tube station.

Other train stations nearby are Euston mainline and tube and Kings Cross mainline. Please note that there are two tube stations within a few minutes walk of each other with similar names: Euston Mainline station which also has a tube section on the Victoria and Northern line, and Euston Square which is a tube station only on the Circle, Hammersmith and City and Metropolitan lines.

A single journey on the Heathrow Express costs about £15.00 and the Piccadilly Line £4.00.
 

From Gatwick Airport to LSBM

The Gatwick Express train takes about half an hour and again is a frequent service with trains leaving every 15 minutes. Its destination in London is Victoria Station. The Gatwick Express costs about £ 15.00 for a single journey.

From Victoria you can take the tube on the Victoria Line through to Euston tube station and then you are just a few minutes walk away.

Alternatively, you could get the Thameslink Rail train, which will take you from Gatwick Airport to King's Cross Thameslink, and from there you can walk through the tunnel system to Kings Cross tube, then go one stop on the Victoria line to Euston.

From Stansted Airport to LSBM

Take the Stansted Express train, which takes about 40 minutes and leaves every 20 minutes. This comes into London Liverpool Street. From here a tube train on the Circle or Metropolitan line can be taken to King's Cross, then change onto the Piccadilly Line to go one stop to Euston. The fare for the Stanstead Express is about £14.50 for a single journey.

You can take a black cab or a private mini-cab from any of the London airports but be prepared to pay about £ 30.00 from Heathrow Airport, and about £ 50.00 from Gatwick or Stanstead. Alternatively, we can provide details of a taxi company operating from the major airports and advise of the set fare charged. Please contact us if you would like more details on this service.

Should you require any further details, please log on to www.journeyplanner.com to check on other routes.

IMMIGRATION CONTROLS

If you have not already made an application through your local British Consulate, High Commission or Embassy for your student visa, please do so as soon as possible.

Students who are citizens of countries outside of the European Union should all contact their local British Consulate/ High Commission to find out if they need pre-entry clearance for entry to the UK and what the procedure is.

You may be required to have medical examination, prior to your departure, regarding which the British Consulate/ High Commission will guide you.

Your visa application should take a minimum of 10 working days to process. Please see the enclosed sheet giving general guidance to student visa applicants.

When you arrive at UK Immigration you will have your passport stamped to specify the length of time you have been given leave to remain in the UK. This can vary and may not cover the whole period you intend to be in the UK to study. You are likely therefore to have to extend your leave to stay in the UK at some point during your studies. If this is the case, our admissions department will be happy to give you advice on this upon arrival, including the address of the Home Office department to which you will have to apply when your visa is due to expire.

Some students may be required to register with the police within seven days of their arrival in the UK. If required, this will be stamped into your passport at the airport so please check the stamps carefully. There is a specific police office (Overseas Visitors Records Office) that you must register with. The address and directions will be included in your orientation pact upon arrival at LSBM.

LONDON AIRPORTS

London City Airport (LCY)
Location: The airport is situated at the Royal Docks, 6 miles (10km) east of the City of London. Time: GMT (GMT +1 from last Sunday in March to Saturday before last Sunday in October). Contacts: Tel: +44 (0)20 7646 0088. Transfer to the city: An airport shuttle bus leaves regularly from the front of the Terminal to Canning Town, Canary Wharf and Liverpool Street, all on the London Underground (the tube) network. Canning Town Station is the closest, just five minutes away, from where travelers can catch either the Jubilee Line or the Docklands Light Railway into the centre of London. Car rental: Car rental desks are situated on the ground floor, rental companies include Avis, Europ car and Hertz. Facilities: There are shops, bars and a restaurant at City Airport, other facilities include left luggage, a mother and baby room, tourist information and business facilities including internet and fax. The disabled facilities are good; those with special needs should ideally inform their airline in advance. Parking: Both short- and long-term car parking is adjacent to the Terminal, it is not necessary to pre-book. Note that parking is expensive at £16/day.
Website: www.londoncityairport.com

London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Location: The airport is situated 28 miles (45km) south of London. Time: GMT (GMT +1 from last Sunday in March to Saturday before last Sunday in October). Contacts: Tel: +44 (0)1293 535 353. Transfer between terminals: The two terminals are linked by the Inter Terminal Transit train that leaves every 3 minutes, journey time: two minutes. Transfer to the city: The easiest and quickest way to London is on the Victoria Express, which leaves regularly and takes 30 minutes to Victoria railway station. Buses and taxis are also available. Car rental: Avis, Budget, Europcar and Hertz operate from both terminals. Facilities: Both terminals have shops, restaurants, bars, left luggage, bureaux de change, ATMs, an internet café, baby changing rooms and children's play areas. In the South Terminal there is a post office, a medical centre offering vaccinations, and the BAA Conference and Business Centre, which provides meeting rooms, videoconferencing, fax, photocopy, internet access and secretarial services. Disabled facilities at the airport are good; those who require special assistance should contact their airline in advance. Parking: There is short-term car parking next to each terminal. Long-term parking is available further away; a shuttle bus runs between the car parks and the terminals. Passengers can book parking at least four days in advance via the airport website or on 0800 844 844. Website: www.baa.com

London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Location: The airport is situated 15 miles (24km) west of London. Time: GMT (GMT +1 from last Sunday in March to Saturday before last Sunday in October). Contacts: Tel: +44 (0)8700 000123. Transfer between terminals: Transfer between the four terminals is free on the Heathrow Express train. Transfer to the city: The best way to London is on the Heathrow Express train, which leaves every 15 minutes for Paddington station taking 15 minutes. Tickets can be booked on 0845 600 1515 or at www.heathrowexpress.co.uk. Paddington has good connections to the other London railway stations and all parts of London via the underground (the tube). Heathrow is on the Piccadilly underground line, which takes passengers into central London in around 40 minutes; it is a slower way to travel, but much cheaper. London's black taxi cabs also service Heathrow Airport, the journey time to central London varies from 20 minutes to one hour, depending on traffic. Car rental: Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, National and Sixt each operate at all terminals. Facilities: There are numerous shops, bars and restaurants, ATMs and currency exchange facilities in all terminals. Each terminal also has a left luggage facilities and postal services. Disabled facilities are good; those requiring special needs are advised to contact their airline in advance. Parking: Short-term parking is available adjacent to the airport. A free shuttle service links the terminals and the long-term and business car parks. Parking can be booked on 0870 0001000 or via the airport website. Valet parking is available at all four terminals (Tel: 0500 340089). Motorbikes can park free of charge at designated areas at each terminal. Website: www.baa.com

London Luton Airport (LTN)
Location: The airport is situated 32 miles (52km) north west of London. Time: GMT (GMT +1 from last Sunday in March to Saturday before last Sunday in October). Contacts: Tel: +44 (0)1582 405 100. Transfer to the city: Trains leave regularly to Kings Cross, London, and on to Farringdon, City Thameslink, Blackfriars and London Bridge stations. The trains are operated by Thameslink: www.thameslink.co.uk. Luton Parkway is connected to the terminal by a free shuttle bus service. There is also an airport express coach (tel: 0345 788 788) which runs daily between the airport and central London. National Express coaches (tel: 0990 808 080) operate from the airport to cities all over England, and Cambridge Coach (tel: 01233 236 333) has services between Luton, Cambridge, Heathrow and Gatwick. Taxis operate from the airport 24-hours a day. Car rental: Avis, Budget, Europcar and National are all represented at the airport. Facilities: Facilities at the airport include shops, bars, restaurants, bureaux de change, ATMs, a children's play area and baby changing rooms. Facilities for the disabled are good; those with special needs are advised to contact their airline or travel agent in advance. Parking: There is short-term parking, and 'executive' parking is next to the terminal. Long-term (valet) parking operates near the terminal - your car will be taken away to another compound while you are away. Passengers who book in advance via the airport website get discounted parking rates. Website: www.london-luton.com

London Stansted Airport (STN)
Location: The airport is situated 30 miles (48km) north east of London. Time: GMT (GMT +1 from last Sunday in March to Saturday before last Sunday in October). Contacts: Tel: +44 (0)870 0000 303. Transfer to the city: The Stansted Express rail service operates between London Liverpool Street station and the airport. There are also coach services to Victoria Coach Station, Heathrow and Gatwick airports. Taxis are also available at the terminal building. Car rental: Avis, Budget, Europcar and Hertz all operate from the airport. Facilities: There are restaurants, shops and bars in the terminal. Other facilities include ATMs, a bureau de change and an internet cafe. Disabled facilities are good; those with special needs should contact their airline or travel agent in advance. Parking: The short-term parking is located next to the terminal building. Long-term parking is further away and is linked to the airport by a free shuttle bus; passengers should allow an extra 30 minutes to access the terminal from the car parks. Travellers who pre-book on the Stansted Airport website receive discounted car parking. Website: www.baa.com

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