Sea freight transit time between India and the UK is approximately 3-6 weeks on average depending on the origin and destination ports. Goods from India arrive at Southampton, London Gateway, Felixstowe, and Tilbury ports. How long does it take by boat from UK to India? A voyage from Britain to India took between three to […]
Category: London
How Many Metros Are There In London?
The London Underground (Tube) has a network of 11 lines and is the world’s first underground railway. With 250 miles of lines, you should find the tube convenient, except if you stay beyond zone 3. In the UK, the subway or metro is called “Tube” or “Underground”. How many metros does London have? London Underground […]
Is There Any Land Route From Delhi To London?
Here is everything you need to know about planning a road trip from Delhi to London: The Route – The only way you can drive to London from India is through China as it is impossible to go overland through Pakistan on an Indian Passport. Is there any land route from India to London? Source […]
How Many Ikea’S Are There In London?
Which IKEA is biggest in London? List of the biggest IKEA stores in London: IKEA Wembley. IKEA Greenwich. IKEA Croydon. Does London have an IKEA store? The Croydon, Greenwich, Lakeside, and Wembley stores are the typical warehouses Ikea is known for, while the Hammersmith location is a smaller store. Ikea is planning on opening another […]
What Is The Monument For The Great Fire Of London Called?
The Monument to the Great Fire of London, more commonly known simply as the Monument, is a fluted Doric column in London, England, situated near the northern end of London Bridge. Is The Monument where the Great Fire of London started? The Great Fire began in a bakery owned by the King’s baker, Thomas Farriner […]
Are There False Widows In London?
Every autumn there are reports of false widow spiders becoming uninvited eight-legged houseguests in homes across the UK. But despite looking similar to the more dangerous black widows, all these spiders are likely to do is give you a small and relatively harmless bite. Are false widows common in London? The false widow spider is […]
Can Single Engine Aircraft Fly Over London?
Yes, and even single engine planes as well. But, they would have to have extra, long range tanks, and possibly even auxiliary bladder tanks installed. Planes of all types have, and regularly do, fly over the Atlantic! Below: A 777 over Greenland. Can single-engine plane fly over London? Helicopters and other vertical take-off and landing […]
What Is The Name Of The Oldest Railway Station In London Still In Use?
London Bridge station was opened on 14 December 1836, making it the oldest London railway terminus that is still running. What is the oldest railway station in London? London Bridge is the capital’s oldest railway station and has undergone many changes in its complex history. 1836: 8 February, the LGR line opens from Deptford to […]
Is London Overground Affected By Strike?
Which London train lines will be affected? As this is a Network Rail strike, it’s affecting train lines across the country, including those coming in and out of London. TfL hasn’t confirmed its participation in this strike, so tubes, the Overground and other London lines should still run as normal. Is overground affected by strike? […]
Does London City Airport Have Ils?
London City’s ILS has a 5.5° glideslope (compared with the normal 3°) for noise abatement reasons, and this would cause most jet aircraft to arrive over the runway too fast to land. Which airport has the steepest ILS approach? The Tenzing-Hillary Airport in Lukla, Nepal, is not only 9,383 feet above sea level, but also […]