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The Travel Office

Updated: 14 September 2005

If you haven't yet sought out the House of Parliament's own Travel Office then you should as they have services which can make your - and your Member's - life easier.  It is situated on the Lower Ground Floor, approached by Star Chamber Court and if you don't know where that is...ask or check via our Maps Guide.  

Here's the key information which they have kindly provided for us.

14 Sept 2005: their email address has changed to hoptravel@carlsonwagonlit.co.uk


The Travel Office (which falls under the umbrella of the Finance and Administration Department) provides a comprehensive travel service to both Houses of Parliament, and gives Members and employees access to a range of substantial discounts on fares, in particular on air travel. Whether you are booking travel for yourself or for a Member, the Travel Office should be your first stop for expert assistance and savings. Discounts are also available on personal travel, although subject to a service charge. A comprehensive Guide to the Travel Office is available on the Travel Office parliamentary intranet page (go to “T” in the Index).

Travel Services:

  • Air Travel,

  • Rail Travel,

  • Foreign Exchange,

  • And other travel services.

Contact information:

Telephone: 020 7219 4232.   Fax: 020 7219 6974.  Email: hoptravel@carlsonwagonlit.co.uk

Web services:

The Travel Office page on the Parliamentary Intranet provides links to various services and updates. It can be reached through the Index, under Travel Office. The page also links to an internet portal which provides information on flight and rail schedules, visa requirements, travel health issues, weather, city maps and itineraries, airport and destination guides and other travel information.

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