The following information is provided to help you to know what to expect if you have never visited the UK before and to give you the basic information you need to get by upon arrival and during your first few days in London. LSBM will be holding a day of Orientation at the Campus for all new students prior to the start of each term. It is important that you attend and obtain further information on all aspects of life in London, have a tour of the facilities, meet faculty and administrative staff, and receive details of your class timetable. We look forward to seeing you there.

TRANSPORT AND TRAVEL WHILE STAYING IN LONDON

London Underground (The Tube)

The London Underground system, known as the Tube, provides an excellent way of getting around London. There are a number of different lines serving various parts of London and the tube map is clear and easy to understand. You can view a map of the London Underground as a "hot-link" from the LSBM map on the "Contacts" page of this web site.  You could also download it from www.thetube.com Tube and Bus maps are available at all underground Stations. You can also pick up details of London Transport's student discount scheme.


The nearest underground station to the LSBM campus is Russell Square, on the Piccadilly Line. The station is two minutes walk from our building.

Buses
Buses can be slower than underground trains, particularly during rush hour but if you do have time they are a great way of getting to see London. As well as buses running during rush hour and throughout the day there are a number of night buses, which run when the underground trains have stopped for the night. Upon arrival you may wish to take advantage of London Transport's Official Guided Tour of London, which leaves from several locations around London.

Taxis
The black cabs that you will see everywhere when you arrive are the best form of taxi transportation to take if you don't mind paying more than you would for public transport. The police license these and the fares are regulated. These cabs are usually flagged down on the street and can also be found in taxi ranks outside airports, major mainline stations and large hotels. There is also a black cab service that can be booked in advance but in most cases it is quicker to find one in the street. You can also use other private taxis known as 'mini-cabs' but these are not regulated in the same way and it is important to use a reputable company. These are booked in advance by telephone.

Intercity Trains
If you are intending to explore other parts of the UK during your stay you may wish to travel by mainline intercity train. The main London stations are Euston, King's Cross St. Pancras, Liverpool Street, Paddington, Victoria and Waterloo. Depending on where you are travelling to you are likely to use one of these stations if you are going on a journey outside of London and the counties immediately surrounding it. Note that Waterloo Station also serves as London's Eurostar terminal from where you can catch trains direct to Paris.

HEALTH SERVICES

All students are recommended to have health insurance, valid in the UK, in place before arriving. This should cover emergency repatriation if required. Apart from paying for you to get home in a medical emergency your private insurance should allow you a choice of private hospitals (non-NHS or a private wing of an NHS hospital) in the case of non-urgent medical treatment, or recovery after emergency treatment necessitating a hospital stay. Depending on the circumstances you should also be able to get reimbursement if a private doctor or specialist for a specific condition treats you. A list of private practitioners is available from Admissions or Student Services and will be included in your information pack upon arrival. However, students who are full time and staying for at least six months can register with a local National Health Service doctor or health centre. You can find your nearest centre by calling 020 7725 3333. Admissions and Student Services can provide more information on this and on your nearest hospital. Emergency treatment is also available at the Accident and Emergency (A&E) unit of all major hospitals.

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