Train travel is a must for locals in London, especially during the Olympics. And one of the biggest problems for locals and travelers alike is how to get around. Look to the rails for a solution.
- You don’t want to stay right at Olympic Park. Use the train – like the locals do! St. Pancras station and Kings Cross station — that have made some major changes getting ready to host the sporting events.
- St. Pancras station is worth exploring. One of Peter’s favorite stops is St. Pancras Grand, a champagne and oyster bar.
- Travel taxes for flying to England are high, so start the journey in a different country altogether. Use Rail Europe for train schedules and maps from different European rail companies.
- Board the new Javelin train straight to the Games. The train is the fastest way to get to the park. It’s an 8-minute journey and it’s how the locals travel.
- If you’re visiting after the games, you can still see the sites. The Olympic Park will be officially called the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park for the Queen’s diamond jubilee. Some sections will be transformed into an urban park and wetlands. It will also be home to a university sporting center and local sports clubs. In a couple of years, you’ll be able to relive the events at the Olympic Museum.
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