Kiwi Flyer

Blimmin eck - you're not kidding with the title The Definitive London Airports Transport Thread

Thanks stut ^^

Globaliser

stut, you shouldn't really be posting it here for everyone to see it for free - it's worthy of being made into a book to be sold for good money! Thank you so much, and bravo!

PremEx

stut...I considered myself an "old hand" at London airport transport options...but even I learned many new things and tricks by reading your posts.

Many Thanks!

Swanhunter

Blimey! Good work stut - must be a contender for helpful thread of the year. ^

valree

Thanks so much for posting this information, stut! This is going to be a great resource for me when I get into the details for my trip!

Herb687

Yes, many thanks for posting this amazingly comprehensive information.

Saved me some money when I was in London recently and my hotel's clueless concierge could recommend nothing other than the tube, cab+LHR Exp, or cab to get to the airport. Time and comfort were important but I didn't want to spend 45+ quid for a cab. Used this thread and within 2 minutes had called Airport Direct to book a car for only GBP23 (from WC2/Covent Garden area to LHR for 2 people) on short (1.5 hours) notice.

P.S. I would definitely use Airport Direct again in the future when the tube isn't an option.

P.P.S. GBP23 fare to LHR was only valid if paying cash. The phone operator did mention they tack on a hefty surcharge for credit card payments.

rfrost

I just read the section on Luton and wanted to add my compliments and thanks! What a service you have done for us!

ScottTexas

Stut, you are stud. I've never been to LON and am flying into LGW. Your explanations will be very helpful for my trip in January.

krug

Great work!!!

Quite how that qualifies you to be a "stud" I do not know, but I will bow (not too far...) to our American friend on this one.....!

Just one thing to add - if you get a BAA Worldcard Visa and pay for your Heathrow/Gatwick (and maybe Stansted Express too, but not sure) you can buy a standard class tix and get a free upgrade every time to FIRST - well worth it on the crowded Friday evening and Monday morning services when seats can be thin on the ground.

http://www.baa.co.uk/doc/2902962a841...044_frame.html

Globaliser

Globaliser tugs forelock and again pays homage to the great collection of information here, which has been used to plan his first outbound journey through LCY.

Live4Miles

I also want to add my thanks for this info.

I just booked Valentine's Sale tickets on NW to LGW...

It took a while to find this forum, but once found it appears to be a wealth of info...

It looks like there really is no "cheap" alternative from LGW to London...but airfare was cheap, so I will just enjoy the ride on train.

thanks again for info.

ILuvParis

Is the Green Line the same as National Express?

At any rate, I've taken this a couple times from the Victoria Coach Station to Luton Airport. If you purchase an Easy Jet ticket online, you will be provided a link to purchase a reduced fare ticket, £8.00 single and £9.00 return. You must make your return journey within three months of making your outward journey. A timetable is also available online.

Live4Miles

does anybody know the "terms" of the "One day travelcard"...web site just shows "available from 930.."...does that mean it is good from then until closing...and if that is the case does anybody know how late the trains run at night. (I assume this ticket is good for all day trips back and forth)

I am going to rent a car tomorrow at LGW to take a weekend trip to the west, but we think we will just put our bags in our rental car and leave it at the airport for the day, take the train into london and do one of the bus tours. That would let us see the london sights before leaving town.

thanks for any help.

stut

Green Line is not National Express, but NX do include Green Line in their timetables (I think there are interoperable tickets). Luton section duly updated - many thanks!

stut

One day travelcards are valid for any journey that starts before 4.30am the following day. Most Tube lines shut between midnight and 1am, but night buses run all night, and there are some key overland rail routes that go all night too (e.g. Victoria - Clapham Junction - Croydon - Gatwick). Most National Rail routes tend to shut down between midnight and 1am around London. And yes, it's valid for unlimited rides, on all forms of transport except river bus (although you do get a discount on these). Note that the 9.30am restriction is only for Mon-Fri.

I'm not sure of the safety of leaving your bags in the rental car - I don't know if this would be covered by your insurance, either. Note that several airlines at Gatwick allow you to check in very early - even the night before - you may want to consider this rather than risking having your stuff stolen.