By plane
London (Ontario) is situated halfway between Detroit and Toronto. Some airlines offer connections to London International Airport (YXU) which may be an option worth considering. You can also fly to Toronto or Detroit and take the RobertQ airbus shuttle to London. The service takes about 2hours from Toronto, and a little longer from Detroit since it has to cross the border. The round trip fee is between $115-$150, and a pick up / drop off service to your hotel can be added for $10-$20. It is preferable to make reservations in advance.
By train
You can travel by train from Toronto / Ottawa / Montreal and other cities in Canada to London. It is not recommended to travel by train if you are at the Toronto Airport. The central stations in Toronto and London are located in downtown. For more information about schedules and fares visit: www.viarail.ca
By bus
Travelling by bus is the cheapest option if you are coming from other cities from Canada and the United States. From downtown Toronto to downtown London it takes approximately 2.5 hours. For more information visit: www.greyhound.ca or www.greyhound.com
By car (Driving directions)
Besides travelling to London by plane, it is possible to drive from Detroit or Toronto. Expected travel time to and from Detroit is between 2.5 to 3.5 hours, depending on conditions at the border. There are three Ports of Entry, Canada via the bridge or through the tunnel in Windsor/Detroit, or via bridge in Port Huron, MI/Sarnia, ON. Driving from Toronto to London takes about 2.0 hours, straight along Highway 401.
Getting to your hotel or campus from the airport
If you are arriving at either London International Airport, Via Rail Canada or Greyhound station, the transportation in London can be via taxi:
- London Yellow Taxi: (519) 657-1111
- Blue & White Taxis: (519) 432-8294
- Checkers taxis: (519) 659-0400. They are usually located at the airport.
- U-need-a-cab service: (519) 438-2121
If you are arriving at either Toronto Pearson International Airport or Detroit Metro Airport, you can take the shuttle RobertQ airbus. With reservations made in advance, the RobertQ bus will pick you up at the airport and drop you off at your final destination or hotel. Visit reservation.robertq.com/airbus/ to make the reservation and choose the option ‘London (Address)’ as your destination to receive the drop off service. Another option is to rent a car at the airport, more information below.
Car Rental options
There are many car rental agencies located at different airports in both Ontario and The United States. Some of the options available at London, Toronto, and Detroit’s airport as well as other airports within Ontario and the United States are:
Avis Tel: (1-800-879-2847)
- Toronto Pearson International Airport: Terminal 1 – (905) 676-1032/33. Terminal 3 – (905) 676-1034/35
- Detroit Metro Airport: (734) 942-3450
- London International Airport: (519) 451-8400
- London downtown: (519) 672-2847
Budget Tel: 1-800-268-8900
- Toronto Pearson International Airport: Terminal 1 - (905) 676-1500. Terminal 3 - (905) 676-0522
- Detroit Metro Airport: (734) 941-3632
- London International Airport: (519) 451-2700
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Tel: 1-800-RENT-ACAR
- Toronto Pearson International Airport: (416) 798-1465
- Detroit Metro Airport: (734) 942-8990
- London International Airport: (519) 951-9222
They also pick up from campus: http://www.enterpriserentacar.ca
National/Alamo Tel: 1-800-CAR-RENT or 1-800-GOALAMO
- Toronto Pearson International Airport: Terminal 1 and 3 – (905) 676-2647
- Detroit Metro Airport: (888) 826-6890 ext:MAIN, (734)784-2280 ext:LOCAL
- London International Airport: (519) 455-7413
Other options available in Toronto and Detroit but not in London (Ontario)
Dollar Thrifty Tel: 1-800-800-4000 , 1-800-THRIFTY (1-800-847-4389)
- Toronto Pearson International Airport: (905) 673-8811
- Detroit MetroAirport: (866) 434-2226
Hertz Tel: 1-800-263-0600
- Toronto Pearson International Airport: Terminal 1 and 3 – (416) 674-2020
- Detroit Metro Airport: (734) 941-4747