Stonehenge on an Afternoon LHR Layover?
Feb 13, 2016, 2:40 am
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The 111 bus runs from Heathrow Central straight to Hampton Court. It's not quick - takes an hour - but runs every 10 minutes and is a bargain at £1.50.
You could then take a boat to Kingston (assuming you're not travelling in the next six weeks). The last sailing is 5.30pm, takes half an hour. Alternatively it's walkable. Have some dinner in Kingston then jump on the fast bus back to Heathrow. Unfortunately it only goes to Heathrow Central so you'll then have to get the train or tube onwards to T5.
Obviously you could book cabs or Uber etc. That would be in the region of £20-£40 each way.
You could then take a boat to Kingston (assuming you're not travelling in the next six weeks). The last sailing is 5.30pm, takes half an hour. Alternatively it's walkable. Have some dinner in Kingston then jump on the fast bus back to Heathrow. Unfortunately it only goes to Heathrow Central so you'll then have to get the train or tube onwards to T5.
Obviously you could book cabs or Uber etc. That would be in the region of £20-£40 each way.
Feb 13, 2016, 3:17 am
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Or head to Marlow, Bray or Henly. All lovely places, lots to do and see, beautiful walks and excellent restaurants if you want to splurge. And, much closer to Heathrow.
Feb 14, 2016, 3:39 am
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Maybe it's just me but wanting to visit Stonehenge on an LHR layover is like wanting to go to San Diego on a layover at LAX.
To take a London bus, US travellers will need a contactless debit/credit card or have to buy an Oyster at the tube station at T3 (10-20 mins of lining up). Oysters are only refundable at machines 48 hours after purchase so the bus trip would cost them £10 each, if they don't have a payment card usable on the bus.
To take a London bus, US travellers will need a contactless debit/credit card or have to buy an Oyster at the tube station at T3 (10-20 mins of lining up). Oysters are only refundable at machines 48 hours after purchase so the bus trip would cost them £10 each, if they don't have a payment card usable on the bus.
Feb 14, 2016, 5:51 am
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More than that, because when you've got to San Diego there's a whole city to look at, but when you get to Stonehenge there's a circle of stones. And it may well be raining. Avebury might be a better option, there's a circle of similar age, but much larger diameter, indeed there's a village in the middle.
Feb 14, 2016, 5:52 am
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My suggestion...have a late lunch somewhere in Bray. There are plenty of good places to choose from. Then have a stroll along the river to stretch your legs. Or go the other way and look at Hampton Court and walk through Richmond Park.
Feb 14, 2016, 10:00 am
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Feb 14, 2016, 10:36 am
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Maybe it's just me but wanting to visit Stonehenge on an LHR layover is like wanting to go to San Diego on a layover at LAX.
To take a London bus, US travellers will need a contactless debit/credit card or have to buy an Oyster at the tube station at T3 (10-20 mins of lining up). Oysters are only refundable at machines 48 hours after purchase so the bus trip would cost them £10 each, if they don't have a payment card usable on the bus.
To take a London bus, US travellers will need a contactless debit/credit card or have to buy an Oyster at the tube station at T3 (10-20 mins of lining up). Oysters are only refundable at machines 48 hours after purchase so the bus trip would cost them £10 each, if they don't have a payment card usable on the bus.
Apr 11, 2016, 3:00 am
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Update: Actually thinking of revisiting Windsor/Eton. A taxi will be too expensive, so what's the best way to get there by public transit? That is, T3--> Castle --> T5.
According to Google Maps, it looks like we'd have to go T3-->T5 to get the bus...
According to Google Maps, it looks like we'd have to go T3-->T5 to get the bus...
Apr 11, 2016, 3:15 am
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Google Maps is correct. The 77 bus goes from T5:
http://www.firstgroup.com/berkshire-...=1&redirect=no
You can get from T3 to T5 quite easily for free - use the Heathrow Express (every 15 minutes, just walk on).
http://www.firstgroup.com/berkshire-...=1&redirect=no
You can get from T3 to T5 quite easily for free - use the Heathrow Express (every 15 minutes, just walk on).
Apr 11, 2016, 4:32 am
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Good points, but worth adding that Apple Pay also now works on the bus. https://tfl.gov.uk/fares-and-payment...ment/apple-pay
Apr 11, 2016, 5:09 am
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It is a bit clumsy, I accept, and certainly not a good idea for the Tube.
Apr 11, 2016, 5:11 am
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Whilst it may seem strange some people would rather wave their phone (or watch) about than carry their bank / credit cards with them.
All very well until you either lose the phone/watch or the battery goes!
All very well until you either lose the phone/watch or the battery goes!
Apr 11, 2016, 9:48 am
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Google Maps is correct. The 77 bus goes from T5:
http://www.firstgroup.com/berkshire-...=1&redirect=no
You can get from T3 to T5 quite easily for free - use the Heathrow Express (every 15 minutes, just walk on).
http://www.firstgroup.com/berkshire-...=1&redirect=no
You can get from T3 to T5 quite easily for free - use the Heathrow Express (every 15 minutes, just walk on).
On arrival at T3 follow signs for flight connections T5 and take the bus. When you get there, instead of following everyone else through security into departures, follow signs for arrivals and proceed through the UK border there.
Apr 11, 2016, 10:50 am
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True, but under the PCI/DSS rules (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards), the merchant will only ever see the last four digits of your card, so I can't see it as more secure.