Transportation
London is an urban centre with good roads, excellent public transit and many paved walking paths. Whether you're traveling by foot, bike, bus, car, plane or train, it's easy to get around the city and region.
Newcomers to Ontario are required to apply for an Ontario Driver's Licence within 60 days of landing in the province. All drivers must have valid automobile insurance.
Although you will need a car to live and work in Middlesex County, you have many other options for getting around in London. London Transit operates bus service to all areas of the city. Busses on major routes run every 15 minutes during peak times. Taxis are widely available for quick trips in London and Middlesex County. Often, people who work in the same place will travel together by car to save costs and protect the environment. This is called "carpooling".
A network of paved multi-use paths run through the city. These paths are walking and bicycle-friendly. Most roads have sidewalks and people often walk to work or school, depending on where they live.
When you want to travel beyond London and Middlesex County, Highway 401 links Southwestern Ontario to Toronto, Ottawa, Windsor and other major centres. London International Airport connects London to the world. It is the 12th busiest passenger airport in Canada. For local travel, Via Rail, Canada's national train service, operates frequent daily trains from London to Toronto, Windsor and Niagara Falls. Greyhound Canada provides bus service throughout Ontario and Canada.
