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Travelling Around King's Made Easy

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Strand to Guy’s Campus: 

Walk – 35 minutes: Use Blackfriars Bridge to cross the river, take a scenic walk along Bankside and cut through Borough Market for a nice relaxing journey to Guy's. 

Bus – 30 minutes: Walk 15 minutes to Farringdon Street to get on the 17 bus which will take you right across the street from Guy's campus. 

Strand to Denmark Hill: 

Bus – 35 minutes: Take the 68 bus from Aldwych (just across from Novello Theatre aka Mamma Mia!) which will drop you off right outside King’s College Hospital. 

Guy’s to Waterloo: 

Walk – 26 minutes: During peak hours, walking through Southwark is often the quickest way to get yourself across campuses. 

Cycle – 10 minutes: Stay within quieter streets for a quick and easy cycle. If you’re new to London and cycling through a big city may seem intimidating, try out this route first as practice.

Bus – 20 minutes: Hop on the 381 bus which will drop you off just outside Franklin-Wilkins Building. However, this bus only comes every 12 minutes so do make sure to time your exit from Guy’s well!

Tube – 13 minutes: When in a rush, hop on the Jubilee Line from Waterloo to London Bridge station. 

Guy’s to Denmark Hill: 

Bus – 35 minutes: The 35 bus will take you almost door to door from Guy’s to Denmark Hill. 

Train – 28 minutes: Hop on the Southern Railway Line from London Bridge to Queens Road Peckham. From there, take the Windrush Overground to Denmark Hill station. 

Waterloo to Denmark Hill: 

Bus - 30 minutes: Take the 68 or 176 bus from Aldwych for a convenient journey with minimal walking from both bus stops. 


Top Travel Tips: 

Navigating how to cycle in London can be confusing at first, cycle lanes end abruptly and huge roundabouts can seem intimidating. A great way to familiarise yourself is to check out @Londoncycleroutes on YouTube. This creator films walkthroughs of cycling routes, recommending the safest and quietest streets for a stress-free journey, perfect for your first venture into cycling around the city. 

Forest is a slightly more affordable option than other e-bike rental companies. It offers Minute Bundles, ranging from £2.99 for 20 minutes to £9.99 for unlimited rides within 24 hours. This is useful way to save money especially when you know you'll be taking longer journeys. 

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