Best affordable transfer to Russell square area from LHR
Aug 24, 2015, 3:17 am
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In the case of HEX, it's because HAL promotes it shamelessly, to the point of nearly obliterating any reference to, or signage for, Heathrow Connect.
Aug 24, 2015, 5:44 am
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I use airportstransfer.com from LHR to my hotel. Ł46 total for 2, regardless of the traffic -- easier for door to door with luggage. Dependable and can customize (by phone) to make a stop en route. (Surcharge for diversions.)
Aug 24, 2015, 7:05 am
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Brolly and topcoat needed!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2643743
http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2643743
Aug 24, 2015, 7:14 am
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Aug 24, 2015, 11:10 am
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Aug 24, 2015, 11:33 am
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[QUOTE=prmetime;25314589] My original plan was to take the Piccadilly line to Russell square tube station and then take the short walk to the hotel. As of now, it appears that the job action by the tube staff will likely interrupt this plan.
1700:The strike has been called off so the Piccadilly line is clearly your best option
1700:The strike has been called off so the Piccadilly line is clearly your best option
Aug 24, 2015, 11:52 am
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Yes thanks! Doing a happy dance
Aug 24, 2015, 12:46 pm
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Just a datapoint in the event someone else finds themselves in the same situation:
1) Heathrow Connect - Ł10.10 each (plus cost of bus, taxi if not walking)
2) Heathrow Express - Ł37 for two using Mastercard promo (plus cost of bus, taxi ...)
3) Car service - Ł 42 for two from LHR to my Bloomsbury area hotel.
Of course, YMMV.
1) Heathrow Connect - Ł10.10 each (plus cost of bus, taxi if not walking)
2) Heathrow Express - Ł37 for two using Mastercard promo (plus cost of bus, taxi ...)
3) Car service - Ł 42 for two from LHR to my Bloomsbury area hotel.
Of course, YMMV.
Let's hear it for grey power
Aug 24, 2015, 12:53 pm
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Aug 24, 2015, 4:59 pm
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Heathrow Express - Railcards
Aug 25, 2015, 4:01 am
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Eh? A Senior Railcard can be used to get a third off the HEX fare as well as the Connect fare.
Heathrow Express - Railcards
Heathrow Express - Railcards
Mind you I'd still use Heathrow Connect - at my age I'm in no rush to go anywhere !
Aug 25, 2015, 4:03 am
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Aug 25, 2015, 4:21 am
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(For what it's worth, the Senior Railcard only has a morning peak restriction in the London & South East area - meanwhile the Network Railcard, which is only valid in the London & South East area, has a blanket ban on use before 10am on weekdays - well almost, there are a few so called 'easements'.)