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Feb 7th, 2008, 07:36 AM
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A new electronic card has been introduced all over London. Called Oyster, it offers numerous advantages over the old paper Travelcards. See here: http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tickets/oysteronline/2732.aspx
With a 2-Zone Travelcard loaded on an Oyster, your Tube fare from Heathrow to London can be as little as £1 (off-peak).
With a 2-Zone Travelcard loaded on an Oyster, your Tube fare from Heathrow to London can be as little as £1 (off-peak).
Feb 7th, 2008, 07:46 AM
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"Is transport reliable and an effiecent way to get into London"
Yes. I always stay in Victoria, but seem to fly into Heathrow for some reason (for my sins). Usually, I cart my luggage on the Tube. The one time I used NE, my flight arrived late at night. For the sake of safety, I grabbed one of their buses. It was cheap, comfortable, and made several but quick stops. It was nice to relax and take in the scenery.
I didn't order my tickets through their site or buy them at the airport. I just waited at one of their terminal stops and payed the driver directly. I don't know if that's the way they work, but I could tell that the driver took pity on me and accepted cash (I got there sweaty and out of breath right before the last bus).
Yes. I always stay in Victoria, but seem to fly into Heathrow for some reason (for my sins). Usually, I cart my luggage on the Tube. The one time I used NE, my flight arrived late at night. For the sake of safety, I grabbed one of their buses. It was cheap, comfortable, and made several but quick stops. It was nice to relax and take in the scenery.
I didn't order my tickets through their site or buy them at the airport. I just waited at one of their terminal stops and payed the driver directly. I don't know if that's the way they work, but I could tell that the driver took pity on me and accepted cash (I got there sweaty and out of breath right before the last bus).
Feb 7th, 2008, 09:37 AM
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The National Express bus goes to Victoria <u>Coach<u> station. It is about 2 blocks from Victoria tube and train station. It isn't that far - but could be a surprise if you arrive w/ too much luggage, late at night, to discover you have to schlepp things to Victoria.
If you are w/i walking distance of the Coach station - the Nat'l Express might be a good idea. But on a budget, I'd personally prefer the tube because it is usually faster and gets me to the tube station.
Where are you staying? There may be other/better options.</u></u>
If you are w/i walking distance of the Coach station - the Nat'l Express might be a good idea. But on a budget, I'd personally prefer the tube because it is usually faster and gets me to the tube station.
Where are you staying? There may be other/better options.</u></u>
Feb 7th, 2008, 09:39 AM
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oops - sorry about the <u>underline</u>. This is better: The National Express bus goes to Victoria <u>Coach</u> station. It is about 2 blocks from Victoria tube and train station. It isn't that far - but could be a surprise if you arrive w/ too much luggage, late at night, to discover you have to schlepp things to Victoria.
If you are w/i walking distance of the Coach station - the Nat'l Express might be a good idea. But on a budget, I'd personally prefer the tube because it is usually faster and gets me to the tube station.
Where are you staying? There may be other/better options.
If you are w/i walking distance of the Coach station - the Nat'l Express might be a good idea. But on a budget, I'd personally prefer the tube because it is usually faster and gets me to the tube station.
Where are you staying? There may be other/better options.
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