How do you get around London with luggage?

Use the Tube and Train Map Using stations with lifts and elevators you can take your luggage around easily and not worry to carry them on a long flight of stairs and ramps. This can also be handy if you are travelling with your family. Look for a hotel with family rooms in London.



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Here are some tips on what will fit comfortably onboard our trains: Please note we only allow three items per person. A maximum of one large suitcase, a carry on bag and small handbag can be brought onboard.

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Unlike many transportation options, traveling with Amtrak is twice as nice with our generous baggage policy. When you travel with us, you can carry-on two free pieces of luggage. Each item should not exceed 50 lbs. (23 kg) and needs to be 28 x 22 x 14 inches in size.

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There are luggage racks at the ends of each car for large luggage pieces, and smaller hand luggage and backpacker packs easily fit in the overhead racks above the seating. As the overhead luggage racks are the easier option, don't underestimate the weight of your luggage.

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National Rail (UK) Luggage should be stored in the overhead luggage racks, under the seats and in the luggage compartments throughout the train. On some longer distance trains, it may be possible to store luggage in a separate area of the train.

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The best way to get around London is the rapid-transit London Underground, or what locals call the Tube. You can even take the Tube from Heathrow Airport (LHR) – one of the world's busiest airports – into the city center.

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We recommend the pay-as-you-go Oyster card (specifically, a Visitor Oyster Card), which will allow you to travel throughout the Underground's nine zones (though the great majority of tourist attractions are clustered in the first and second zones).

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On Eurostar there's no weight limit for your luggage, but you must be able to carry and lift your bags safely on your own, as there is no porter service at the station and our teams are unfortunately unable to help with luggage. Each bag can be up to 85cm long at its widest point and should be clearly labelled.

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There's no weight limit on your luggage, meaning you can bring every little essential with you. All we ask is that you're able to transport your bags safely on and off the train and that they're stored out of harm's way in our dedicated areas. And don't forget to label your luggage clearly, too.

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You + Two Bags = No Extra Charge Unlike many transportation options, traveling with Amtrak is twice as nice with our generous baggage policy. When you travel with us, you can carry-on two free pieces of luggage. Each item should not exceed 50 lbs. (23 kg) and needs to be 28 x 22 x 14 inches in size.

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Each traveler can check up to 4 bags (2 free and 2 at $20 per bag). Size/weight limitations apply.

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When you need a safe, secure place to store your bags, you can rely on our luggage facilities at Kings Cross train station.

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