HEX or Lizzie Line on Strike days
Mar 23, 2024, 2:09 am
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HEX or Lizzie Line on Strike days
So I have eventually managed to book a trip to London on a strike day! 8th April arriving 0800. Ultimate destination is Wimbledon. Apologies if this has been answered in other strike threads, but I couldn't find it. Is best option (least crowded/chaotic) to use HEX to Paddington and then cab? Cab all the way from T5 would be pretty expensive and in very high demand at time of the morning I imagine. Appreciate suggestions. Thanks
Mar 23, 2024, 2:19 am
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490 bus to Feltham Station, train to Clapham Junction, train to Wimbledon. Shouldn't take much more than on a non strike day.
Mar 23, 2024, 2:21 am
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For you it is the tube strike that creates the main problem - both HEX and the train service that should be called Crossrail are running normally on the 8th. Either of the above and then cab are the only viable options, I’d have a preference for Crossrail to Bond St and a cab from there as Paddington will be a zoo.
South West Trains are also out on the 8 April so the Feltham shuffle is off.
South West Trains are also out on the 8 April so the Feltham shuffle is off.
Mar 23, 2024, 2:42 am
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Bear in mind the Tube strike could be called off, as happened last time. Don't pin your hopes on it, but you may want to retain some flexibility in case more options open up.
If you are looking to use a cab, I would personally try and find a reasonably priced pre-booked one to pick you up directly from T5 rather than go into central London. The journey from town to Wimbledon would be very slow-going even on normal day.
If you are looking to use a cab, I would personally try and find a reasonably priced pre-booked one to pick you up directly from T5 rather than go into central London. The journey from town to Wimbledon would be very slow-going even on normal day.
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If the Underground is not on strike it is easy - Piccadily Line to Hammersmith and then the District to Wimbledon. If they are on strike I would recommend the bus as had been shown here. Without prying, you do not state where in Wimbledon you are going - It is quite a big place with Wimbledon Village up the hill or Wimbledon Park?
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So I have eventually managed to book a trip to London on a strike day! 8th April arriving 0800. Ultimate destination is Wimbledon. Apologies if this has been answered in other strike threads, but I couldn't find it. Is best option (least crowded/chaotic) to use HEX to Paddington and then cab? Cab all the way from T5 would be pretty expensive and in very high demand at time of the morning I imagine. Appreciate suggestions. Thanks
If you prefer busses, here are two options from T5
If the Underground is not on strike it is easy - Piccadily Line to Hammersmith and then the District to Wimbledon. If they are on strike I would recommend the bus as had been shown here. Without prying, you do not state where in Wimbledon you are going - It is quite a big place with Wimbledon Village up the hill or Wimbledon Park?
Mar 23, 2024, 8:41 am
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I highly recommend checking the situation when you arrive. The best place to do so is either TFL webpage or an application called Citymapper.
If you prefer busses, here are two options from T5
There is no direct District Line from Hammersmith to Wimbledon. The best is to take Piccadilly to Earl's Court and then change to District Line to Wimbledon.
If you prefer busses, here are two options from T5
There is no direct District Line from Hammersmith to Wimbledon. The best is to take Piccadilly to Earl's Court and then change to District Line to Wimbledon.
Mar 23, 2024, 2:28 pm
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Mar 23, 2024, 2:32 pm
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The original scheme was indeed called 'Crossrail' but it was officially changed to Elizabeth Line and hence the more informal Lizzie Line.
I have seen posts where peopple do indeed think Crossrail is something different to Lizzie. Comments such as this aren't helpful in that respect as it just confuses.
Mar 23, 2024, 2:32 pm
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The project for many years, pretty much up to the final stages was referred to as Crossrail. Some are cross the project name was dropped, but TfL typically uses Named Lines for it's services, and is now continuing the retrofit even to the various Overground lines.
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If you want to really go the "scenic route" and the trams are running, continue on the SL7 to Croydon and then head back towards Wimbledon on the tram. That won't be quick though.