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Old Dec 14, 2008, 6:50 pm
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layz
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I'm a cheapskate I use dot2dot to get from home to LHR when I'm travelling too early/late or can't be bothered with the tube. I live on the easternmost boundary of the areas that they serve so it works out a lot cheaper than a taxi for me and without the hassles of changing from train to bus and then a bit of a walk. The price compares favourably with the Heathrow Express + connecting tube and bus fares to Paddington.

dot2dot is great when travelling alone, if there's more than one person then also get quotes for taxis too. Remember though the rules for bus lanes: black cabs (the most expensive option) can use the bus lanes but private hire taxis can't. However, as dot2dot is officially classed as a coach service (even though it's really a shared taxi) it can use the bus lanes.
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