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Apr 25th, 2014, 04:31 AM
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>>One wonders how the Heathrow Express stays in business<<
By selling to the business traveller or anyone else who worries more about time (and having the space to keep their head down on their so-important laptop) than money.
By selling to the business traveller or anyone else who worries more about time (and having the space to keep their head down on their so-important laptop) than money.
Apr 25th, 2014, 05:17 AM
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Sure, there are far more cost effective ways to get to London. But arriving at LHR terminal 3 late at night, on my own, going to Notting Hill, HEX is by far the fastest and most convenient mode of transport for me.
Of course it's cheaper to take the tube. If I had to get to anywhere near the Piccadilly Line, I would take the tube. And if there are four of you with lots of luggage, it would be much better to get a car service.
It just depends on the situation and if it is worth it for you to spend the extra money on the HEX.
Of course it's cheaper to take the tube. If I had to get to anywhere near the Piccadilly Line, I would take the tube. And if there are four of you with lots of luggage, it would be much better to get a car service.
It just depends on the situation and if it is worth it for you to spend the extra money on the HEX.
Apr 25th, 2014, 06:01 AM
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Yes, for Paddington, Bayswater,Notting hill - the HEX is a viable option since the tube isn't convenient at all. But for most other areas the HEX isn't useful. And especially for a solo traveler to that area, the HEX works. But even for some areas in the NW bit of central London, and for 2, 3, 4+ travelers, a car service would be much cheaper.
PQ: >>One wonders how the Heathrow Express stays in business - being so over priced and going nowhere of use to nobody! weird!<<
You ask that every time there is a discussion re the HEX, and get the same responses every time. Slow study?
PQ: >>One wonders how the Heathrow Express stays in business - being so over priced and going nowhere of use to nobody! weird!<<
You ask that every time there is a discussion re the HEX, and get the same responses every time. Slow study?
Apr 25th, 2014, 07:29 AM
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A return ticket for two is 50 pounds or 25 pounds per person or 12.50 pounds each way and it takes 20 minutes - even adding a lot for a short cab ride means this could be much quicker than a private car transfer it seems and cheaper.
Buses are also easy to board at Paddington and if going to a nearby place adds only a few pounds onto the ticke.
Heathrow Express Duo Saver Details from the official site:
Duo Saver
Save £18 when two adults travel together between London Paddington and Heathrow Airport with Duo Saver. This online exclusive is perfect for couples seeking the fastest way between central London and Heathrow. Book online and get an Express Saver return journey for two for just £50.
Simply enter the code DUO12 in the promotion code box to book our Duo Saver exclusive.
Terms and conditions
The same two adults must travel together at all times, in both directions
Return ticket is valid for one month from the date of first scan
Offer applies to Express Saver return tickets only with no upgrade to first class available
Offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotion or discount
Railcards cannot be used to purchase this offer
Non refundable
Buses are also easy to board at Paddington and if going to a nearby place adds only a few pounds onto the ticke.
Heathrow Express Duo Saver Details from the official site:
Duo Saver
Save £18 when two adults travel together between London Paddington and Heathrow Airport with Duo Saver. This online exclusive is perfect for couples seeking the fastest way between central London and Heathrow. Book online and get an Express Saver return journey for two for just £50.
Simply enter the code DUO12 in the promotion code box to book our Duo Saver exclusive.
Terms and conditions
The same two adults must travel together at all times, in both directions
Return ticket is valid for one month from the date of first scan
Offer applies to Express Saver return tickets only with no upgrade to first class available
Offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotion or discount
Railcards cannot be used to purchase this offer
Non refundable
Apr 25th, 2014, 11:08 AM
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>>Many folks do not want to lug their luggage on the Tube<<
They still have to lug their luggage to the HEX station, and on to the train and from the HEX station. Not a great deal of difference there.
(Now - depending on which station one exits, getting luggage out of a tube station can be harder than out of Paddington mainline - but one is still 'lugging')
They still have to lug their luggage to the HEX station, and on to the train and from the HEX station. Not a great deal of difference there.
(Now - depending on which station one exits, getting luggage out of a tube station can be harder than out of Paddington mainline - but one is still 'lugging')
Apr 25th, 2014, 11:51 AM
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"It's for two that's why it called a Duo Saver."
No kidding. I can, actually, read. I am pointing out that IT IS OF NO USE to a SOLO traveler. Like me.
"via luggage cart."
Are those still free? In any case, my one checked bag has wheels, I don't need a cart. How many people do you see traveling these days who don't have wheeled luggage? Or are incapable of carrying their backpack if not wheeled?
No kidding. I can, actually, read. I am pointing out that IT IS OF NO USE to a SOLO traveler. Like me.
"via luggage cart."
Are those still free? In any case, my one checked bag has wheels, I don't need a cart. How many people do you see traveling these days who don't have wheeled luggage? Or are incapable of carrying their backpack if not wheeled?
Apr 25th, 2014, 12:06 PM
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Are those still free? In any case, my one checked bag has wheels, I don't need a cart. How many people do you see traveling these days who don't have wheeled luggage? Or are incapable of carrying their backpack if not wheeled>
lots and lots all the time - where have you been traveling?
lots and lots all the time - where have you been traveling?
Apr 25th, 2014, 12:34 PM
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"where have you been traveling?"
South America - http://www.fodors.com/community/sout...-patagonia.cfm
Hungary - http://www.fodors.com/community/euro...o-budapest.cfm
Albania, Montenegro, Croatia, Bosnia - http://www.fodors.com/community/euro...rn-balkans.cfm
I could go on...
South America - http://www.fodors.com/community/sout...-patagonia.cfm
Hungary - http://www.fodors.com/community/euro...o-budapest.cfm
Albania, Montenegro, Croatia, Bosnia - http://www.fodors.com/community/euro...rn-balkans.cfm
I could go on...
Apr 25th, 2014, 12:41 PM
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How many people do you see traveling these days who don't have wheeled luggage? Or are incapable of carrying their backpack if not wheeled>
Having traveled Europe annually for decades I see many folks, usually first-timers who just do not know what a pain a regular heavy suit case can be - I still see many - not everyone has learned the ropes.
Yup I see many on trains too - more and more wheels yes but still a lot of folks struggling with too much luggage - I think you have not traveled on European trains that much.
Having traveled Europe annually for decades I see many folks, usually first-timers who just do not know what a pain a regular heavy suit case can be - I still see many - not everyone has learned the ropes.
Yup I see many on trains too - more and more wheels yes but still a lot of folks struggling with too much luggage - I think you have not traveled on European trains that much.
Apr 25th, 2014, 12:58 PM
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"I think you have not traveled on European trains that much."
That's a joke. I once spent seven months traveling 17,000 miles from Scotland to Saigon by train, a good percentage of it in Europe. You might take a look at my profile instead of trying to teach your grandmother to suck eggs.
That's a joke. I once spent seven months traveling 17,000 miles from Scotland to Saigon by train, a good percentage of it in Europe. You might take a look at my profile instead of trying to teach your grandmother to suck eggs.
Apr 25th, 2014, 01:03 PM
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Well I will stick by my take that I still seem many folks hauling around unwieldy hard suitcases - we must be taking different trains and I have traveled on trains every year since the dark ages - there are many people without wheeled luggage struggling with bags - that I am positive of- you say there are hardly any.
We see things differently - I may be wrong in my memory or you may be as well. I am sure you are wrong and you are sure I am wrong - I will start a separate thread and ask others whether everyone has wheeled luggage these days and see what others report.
Even a wheeled bag can be hard to negotiate the many steps in some train stations and on metro systems.
We see things differently - I may be wrong in my memory or you may be as well. I am sure you are wrong and you are sure I am wrong - I will start a separate thread and ask others whether everyone has wheeled luggage these days and see what others report.
Even a wheeled bag can be hard to negotiate the many steps in some train stations and on metro systems.
Apr 25th, 2014, 02:49 PM
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PQ - give it up. Just how many times have <i>you</i> ridden the HEX? You often post about how frugally you travel (that famous dirt cheap B&B in far SE London etc) and the HEX doesn't fit that profile. I have used the HEX - but for very specific situations where it made sense. Few and far between.
Is it lauding the HEX and (now) arguing about luggage . . . or . . . last word-itis?
Is it lauding the HEX and (now) arguing about luggage . . . or . . . last word-itis?
