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Feb 2, 2007 | 10:02 am

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lawchild

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Originally Posted by ksandness

That's what I would say. At typical exchange rates, the Heathrow Express costs more for the 15-minute journey between LHR and Paddington than the Narita Express does for the 70-minute journey between NRT and Tokyo (Central) Station.

I used it on my BritRail Pass, because I was going on a train that left from Paddington the same day, but that's the only way I'd ever ride it. I'ts nice but not THAT nice.

I've gotten internet specials on the Express for £9 or so. Was doable b/c I was staying near Paddington.

Given the PITA that getting to Heathrow can be, it seems that flying to Gatwick and taking the Gatwick express is often a better idea.

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