London becomes 'ghost town' as city empties for Christmas

Some compare the emptiness to post-apocalyptic film '28 Days Later'

The streets of central London have been left virtually deserted as the capital undergoes its annual Christmas exodus - leaving the city like a "ghost town".

Those remaining within the boundaries of the M25 breathed a sigh of relief as they enjoyed the relative calm on roads and public transport free from the usual thronging crowds of people.

Many took to social media to extol the absence of cars on the roads or the simple joy of getting a seat on the train on the way to work this morning.

Some have compared the lack of people to post-apocalyptic film '28 Days Later', describing the city as "eerie".

Even some of the busiest train stations, such as London Bridge or Waterloo, have become somewhat deserted, leaving remaining commuters free to enjoy all the space.

Many high street shops, which were brimming with last-minute Christmas shoppers just yesterday, are empty and quiet today.

Photos of parts of London completely devoid of people are a stark contrast to the high volumes of people and traffic everyone is used to.

Come Christmas day, London will be at an almost complete standstill, with public transport coming to a halt and most major shops shut for the day.