247Airport Transfer and the Olympic Games 2012
The most convenient and comfortable way to get from the airport to the well know venues from the Olympic Games is the transfer. If you are to choose this type of transport, then book your journey with us: 247 Airport Transfer.
We are a London based company providing Airport, UK Postal Code, Hotel & Cruise Ports Pick-Up and Drop-Off service, with airport transfers covering the London Airports such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and London City Airport. We provide transfer to and from Airports, Hotels and Cruise Ports at very inexpensive rates.
We freely monitor your flight, regardless of late or early flight your driver will be there at the requested time
Our focus is to provide you with the latest, high value, chauffeur driven airport transfer, keeping in mind your budget and your safety that’s why we provide a high quality of service at competitive rates.
Our drivers are professional and courteous and each one has passed through CRB and PCO checks, has a great knowledge of London and undergoes regular assessment by us – so you can be confident that when you book your airport transfer or any other location, your driver will know the most effective route.
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As the Olympic Games are coming soon, we assure the transfer to all the venues that are hosting the ceremonies and games at the most affordable prices. Just book your journey with us and you will no longer have to worry about anything regarding the transport.
Heathrow Airport Transfer Prices for The Olympic Games
If you’re traveling from Heathrow to London then the prices for the transfer according to the routes are:
Heathrow Airport to Wimbledon, SW17 – 32 GBP
Heathrow Airport to Olympic Stadium, E20 -47 GBP
Heathrow to Wembley Arena, HA9, – 31GBP
Heathrow Airport to Hampton Court Palace, KT8 -31GB
Heathrow Airport to North Greenwich Arena, SE10- 45GBP
Heathrow Airport to Central London,WC1,WC2- 37 GBP
London City Airport Transfer Prices for The Olympic Games
London City Airport to Wimbledon, SW17- 37GBP
London City Airport to Olympic Stadium, E20- 25GBP
London City Airport to Wembley Arena, HA9- 43 GBP
London City Airport to Hampton Court Palace, KT8 – 40GBP
London City Airport to North Greenwich Arena, SE10- 25GBP
London City Airport to Central London,WC1,WC2- 32GBP
Stansted Airport Transfer Prices for The Olympic Games
Stansted Airport to Wimbledon, SW17-62 GBP
Stansted Airport to Olympic Stadium, E20- 60 GBP
Stansted Airport to Wembley Arena, HA9- 54 GBP
Stansted Airport to Hampton Court Palace, KT8 -22GBP
Stansted Airport to North Greenwich Arena, SE10-54 GBP
Luton Airport Transfer Prices for The Olympic Games
Luton Airport to Wimbledon, SW17-58 GBP
Luton Airport to Olympic Stadium, E20- 58 GBP
Luton Airport to Wembley Arena, HA9- 38 GBP
Luton Airport to Hampton Court Palace, KT8 -60 GBP
Luton Airport to North Greenwich Arena, SE10-58 GBP
Gatwick Airport Transfer Prices for The Olympic Games
Gatwick Airport to Wimbledon, SW17-45 GBP
Gatwick Airport to Olympic Stadium, E20- 60 GBP
Gatwick Airport to Wembley Arena, HA9-55 GBP
Gatwick Airport to Hampton Court Palace, KT8 -60 GBP
Gatwick Airport to North Greenwich Arena, SE10-50 GBP
Short Description
The first Olympic Games were held in 776 B.C., and consisted of one event, a great foot race of about 200 yards held on a plain by the River Alpheus (now the Ruphia) just outside the little town of Olympia in Greece. It was from that date the Greeks began to keep their calendar by “Olympiads,” the four-year spans between the celebrations of the famous games.
The modern Olympic Games, which started in Athens in 1896, are the result of the devotion of a French educator, Baron Pierre de Coubertin. The principal organization responsible for the staging of the Games is the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Other important roles are played by the National Olympic Committees in each participating country, international sports federations, and the organizing committee of the host city.
The Olympic symbol is five interlocking circles colored blue, yellow, black, green, and red, on a white background, representing the five continents. At least one of those colors appears in the national flag of every country. The IOC decided to change the format of having both the Summer and Winter Games in the same year. Summer and Winter Olympics now alternate every two years.
Location and organization
The 2012 Summer Olympic Games, are scheduled to take place in London, England from 27 July to 12 August 2012. London was selected as the host city on 6 July 2005 during the 117th IOC Session in Singapore, defeating Moscow, New York City, Madrid and Paris. London will become the first city to officially host the modern Olympic Games three times, having previously done so in 1908 and in 1948.
Nine cities had submitted bids to host the 2012 Olympics. These cities were Havana, Istanbul, Leipzig, London, Madrid, Moscow, New York City, Paris and Rio de Janeiro. On 18 May 2004, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) reduced the number of cities to five: London, Madrid, Moscow, New York, and Paris.
The 2012 Olympic Games will use a mixture of new venues, existing and historic facilities, some of them in well-known locations such as Hyde Park and Horse Guards Parade. The majority of venues have been divided into three zones within Greater London: the Olympic Zone, the River Zone and the Central Zone. In addition to these are those venues that, by necessity, are outside the boundaries of Greater London, such as the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy on the Isle of Portland in Dorset which will host the sailing events, some 125 miles (200 km) southwest of the Olympic Park. The football tournament will be staged at several grounds around the UK.
The London 2012 Olympic Games will feature 26 sports, which break down into 39 disciplines.
Here are some of the most important centre where the Olympic Games will take place. The Aquatics Centre will be the venue for Swimming, Paralympic Swimming, Diving, Synchronised Swimming and the swimming element of the Modern Pentathlon. The Basketball Arena will host Basketball, Wheelchair Basketball, Wheelchair Rugby and the final stages of the Handball competition. In 2012, Earls Court will be transformed into a spectacular Volleyball arena ready for the Games.
Eton Dorney will be the venue for Rowing, Paralympic Rowing and Canoe Sprint events during the London 2012 Games. ExCeL is an existing exhibition and conference centre in London’s Docklands. Its five arenas will host a range of Olympic and Paralympic sports during the London 2012 Games. At London 2012, Greenwich Park will host the Olympic and Paralympic Equestrian competitions, plus the combined running and shooting event of the Modern Pentathlon. During the London 2012 Olympic Games, the Cycling Time Trial will take place on the roads around the stunning Hampton Court Palace, formerly home to many famous monarchs. Spectators will enjoy a grandstand view of the finishing area for the London 2012 Triathlon on Hyde Park. During the London 2012 Games, the Olympic and Paralympic Marathons and the Olympic Cycling Road Races will start and finish in The Mall – an iconic location in central London.
The Millennium Stadium has the honour of hosting the very first event of the Olympic Games, with women’s Football matches starting on 25 July. It will also host the men’s bronze medal match. The Olympic Stadium will host the Athletics and Paralympic Athletics events at the London 2012 Games, as well as the Opening and Closing Ceremonies. During London 2012, North Greenwich Arena will host Artistic Gymnastics, Basketball, Trampoline and Wheelchair Basketball. The Riverbank Arena will have two pitches, one with spectator seating and one for use as a warm-up area. As well as the Olympic Hockey competition, the facility will host Paralympic 5-a-side and 7-a-side Football.
Wembley Arena will host the Badminton and Rhythmic Gymnastics events at the London 2012 Olympic Games. Wembley is the biggest of the six stadiums staging the London 2012 Olympic Games Football competition. It will host the gold medal events in both the Men’s and Women’s competition. The London 2012 Olympic Games Tennis competition will take place just three weeks after the end of the annual grand slam tournament.
Transport
If you are a visitor and you want to see the Olympic Games, then it will be better that you book your journey to London earlier. London is aiming for a ‘public transport’ Games, so plenty of options have been made available to help you get to events across London and the UK. The organizers have thought to a multitude of transport means to serve the needs of the visitors. Dedicated direct coach services will be provided to a variety of 2012 Games venues from a range of locations outside the M25.
The Olympiad will provide shuttle services from some recommended stations that are more than a short walk away from the London 2012 or co-Host City venue entrance.
All London 2012 venues within London can be reached by the ‘Tube’, with the exception of ExCeL, Greenwich Park and Woolwich Arsenal. London has an extensive bus network and there are routes and stops close to all London 2012 venues.
Great Britain is well-served by an extensive rail network, which connects London and all the co-Host Cities. There will be special tickets available for travel between 18 July and 14 September 2012 for all the visitors who want to go by train. A number of London 2012 sporting venues are accessible by river. These include Greenwich Park, North Greenwich Arena, The Royal Artillery Barracks, Horse Guards Parade and Eton Dorney. There are two types of services running on the River Thames in central London – 2012 Games river bus express which provides faster commuter-type services and 2012 Games river tours offers more leisurely travel, usually with tourist commentary.
Park-and-ride is a good, easy and reasonably priced way to attend events from outside London, particularly events in the Olympic Park and outside London. There are some venues that have this kind of facility: the Olympic Park, ExCeL, Greenwich Park (Cross Country event on 30 July – Day 3 of the Equestrian Eventing competition only), Weymouth and Portland, Eton Dorney, Hadleigh Farm and Lee Valley White Water Centre. Park-and-ride services must be booked in advance, so book early to make sure you get a parking space.
Cycling in London is an easy and convenient alternative to public transport. Cycling to venues is much easier than you may think and offers an easy and fun way of getting to your event.
Important information
From hostels and campsites to luxury hotels, the UK has a great range of accommodation to suit every taste and budget. If you are looking for low prices and comfort you can book a room in a nice and peaceful hostel. If you book in advance you can have a discount. Thomas Cook are the official provider of short breaks and have a range of Games Breaks available, including tickets, accommodation and other services.
Don’t be fooled by bogus websites and organization claiming to sell tickets to the Games. Tickets are only available via official London 2012 sales channels.
Viewers will be invited to use some stations, and lines that are used for travel to and from venues. These stations and lines will be very congested. Where possible, we recommend that you avoid these stations and routes if you’re not traveling to a place, especially during the competition and peak times for commuters.
Some areas of the city will be congested, especially the areas around the major transportation hubs, such as King’s Cross St. Pancras, London Bridge and the Bank, and the paths that connect with central London offices of the Games. So make sure you are not hosted in these areas.
Pick an airport based on the venues you want to attend. Some airports will not be open to GA movements, while others will extend operating hours during this period.
