Arriving in the UK

Aim to arrive in the UK on a weekday during working hours because this is when transport links run most frequently. It is also a good idea to book your onward journey from the airport at the same time you book your flight. Upon first arrival there will be enough of a culture shock for you, at a time when you are tired from your travel, so it takes a lot of stress away to have the rest of your journey booked in advance. A travel agent in your home country may be able to help you do this. Most UK airports are served by their own rail station, with buses and coaches travelling from them to many local towns and other destinations. Your university can also tell you the easiest routes to travel there from the airport.