There are various phone numbers available and it is important to understand the numbering system and the various prefixes involved. Popular among prefixes is the 0800 toll free number. Area codes 0845 numbers, 0870 and 0871 are digits used as a prefix for non-geographic number. Unlike toll free, calls to these numbers will cost around 10p per minute.
Phone numbers owned by Private and Public establishments in UK are listed below:
Embassies and Consulates
US Embassy - Telephone Number: 020/7499-900
Canadian Consulate - Telephone Number: 020/7258-6600
Emergency Hotline
Ambulance and Police Assistance -Telephone number: 999
Dialing Assistance
Operator Assistance - Telephone Number: 100 (Calling the number is free of charge)
Directory Assistance - Telephone number: 118-500 (calling cost starts from 42p/min)
International Directory Assistance - Telephone number: 118-505
Transportation
Train
For trip with in England - Telephone number: 0845-748-4950
Eurostar - Telephone number: 0870-518-6186
Trains to all points in Europe - Telephone number: 0870-584-8848
Airport
Heathrow - Telephone number: 0870-000-0123
Gatwick - Telephone number: 0870-000-2468
Stansted - Telephone number: 0870-000-0303
London City Airport - Telephone number: 020/7646-0088
Dialing local number with in Britain is the same as dialing phone number in the US. Callers can view the list of area codes on a phone booth walls or are available from directory assistance listed above. For less expensive calls within British region it is best to make calls from 17:00-8:00. If possible refrain from making calls from 8:00-13:00 because of far above the ground calling rate. Users can chooses 0800 number, 0845 phone number or any local phone number they prefer from phone companies recognized in selling numbers.
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