Tube Transfer Stations (easiest, with luggage)
Jan 30, 2019, 4:44 pm
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Tube Transfer Stations (easiest, with luggage)
LHR to Vauxhall - looks like "fastest" is showing Piccadilly to Circle/District to Victoria. Assuming this route, which will be the easiest with luggage from Piccadilly to Circle/District? Earls Court, South Ken or Gloucester Rd?
Alternatively, it looks like Piccadilly can transfer at Green Park directly to Victoria. I don't recall Green Park as a particularly friendly (i.e., escalators, etc) station, nor have I ever transferred there. (I've had the good fortune of 20-some London trips within a short walk of Piccadilly Line stations.)
I'm plenty able-bodied, but between a 20lb carry on, and a 40-ish lb piece of luggage, up and down a lot of stairs doesn't seem all that appealing.
Alternatively, it looks like Piccadilly can transfer at Green Park directly to Victoria. I don't recall Green Park as a particularly friendly (i.e., escalators, etc) station, nor have I ever transferred there. (I've had the good fortune of 20-some London trips within a short walk of Piccadilly Line stations.)
I'm plenty able-bodied, but between a 20lb carry on, and a 40-ish lb piece of luggage, up and down a lot of stairs doesn't seem all that appealing.
Jan 30, 2019, 4:48 pm
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There's an online tube map that indicates handicapped accessibility. It's not a perfect answer, but this helps. I've also gotten very useful help by contacting my hotel concierge in advance by email and asking about the options for avoiding stairs with luggage between LHR and the hotel. In one case, the answer was to use an alternate almost equally close station and then head for a particular exit without stairs. Perfect.
Jan 30, 2019, 5:20 pm
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You can do a cross-platform change from Picc to District at Hammersmith or Barons Court. Victoria station now has lifts, so has a much easier interchange.
Green Park station has lifts too, but they're quite slow, and linked by a lengthy corridor. Alternatively, if you take the escalator towards the exit, you can take another one down to the Victoria Line - saves all sorts of hassles.
Green Park station has lifts too, but they're quite slow, and linked by a lengthy corridor. Alternatively, if you take the escalator towards the exit, you can take another one down to the Victoria Line - saves all sorts of hassles.
Jan 30, 2019, 5:33 pm
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there indeed a step free tube map and the tfl journey planner has options to define the journey in terms of access arrangements that might include walking routes and use of escalators and lifts.
For the OP Piccadilly to District line (cross platform change at either Hammersmith or Barons Court and then Victoria line would suit them.There is now a lift between the district and Victoria lines at Victoria.
Jan 30, 2019, 6:52 pm
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You can do a cross-platform change from Picc to District at Hammersmith or Barons Court. Victoria station now has lifts, so has a much easier interchange.
Green Park station has lifts too, but they're quite slow, and linked by a lengthy corridor. Alternatively, if you take the escalator towards the exit, you can take another one down to the Victoria Line - saves all sorts of hassles.
Green Park station has lifts too, but they're quite slow, and linked by a lengthy corridor. Alternatively, if you take the escalator towards the exit, you can take another one down to the Victoria Line - saves all sorts of hassles.
lots of people have access needs not just the disabled.
there indeed a step free tube map and the tfl journey planner has options to define the journey in terms of access arrangements that might include walking routes and use of escalators and lifts.
For the OP Piccadilly to District line (cross platform change at either Hammersmith or Barons Court and then Victoria line would suit them.There is now a lift between the district and Victoria lines at Victoria.
there indeed a step free tube map and the tfl journey planner has options to define the journey in terms of access arrangements that might include walking routes and use of escalators and lifts.
For the OP Piccadilly to District line (cross platform change at either Hammersmith or Barons Court and then Victoria line would suit them.There is now a lift between the district and Victoria lines at Victoria.
Jan 31, 2019, 12:32 pm
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Green Park would be my pick as you can go platform to platform via escalator (follow signs for way out from the Piccadilly up to the main ticket hall, then back down to the Victoria).
Victoria has lifts but can be quite a zoo depending on time of day.
Victoria has lifts but can be quite a zoo depending on time of day.
Feb 1, 2019, 5:20 am
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+1 for Hammersmith or Barons Court. No stairs required at all. I discovered this easy change when staying in South Kensington during a time the Piccadilly line platform at Gloucester Road station was closed for repairs.
Feb 1, 2019, 12:58 pm
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At some time prior to today's posts, I transferred at Baron's Court. About 5 steps and a minute's wait, and some nice brisk fresh air! Seating the entire way, except for the 2 stops on the Victoria line. That transfer was mildly annoying but not bad.
Later in the day I did a "no luggage" transfer @ Green Park following signs and can see why the suggestion above (go up then down again) makes sense w/bags.
Later in the day I did a "no luggage" transfer @ Green Park following signs and can see why the suggestion above (go up then down again) makes sense w/bags.
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There's a step free map and avoiding stairs guide here: https://tfl.gov.uk/transport-accessi...voiding-stairs