Clark W. Griswold, Jr. wrote:

wrote:

IMHO there is not much point in getting the Heathrow Express because it
costs more and you still have to negotiate the tube system.

The HE will certainly cost more than the tube, but it depends on how much
luggage you have and with Terminal 4 tube station closed, what terminal you
arrive at.

I'd much rather take the HE to Paddington and then a cab to the hotel if I had
anything more than a carry-on. Its not that far to the other side of
Hyde/Kensington Park from the train station. Beats trying to drag a bunch of
bags on the Tube. Faster as well.

Depends where you're going - The Heathrow Express is faster to some
destinations, while the Piccadilly is faster to many others. Bus to
Feltham then train from there is also worth considering, particularly
for destinations S of the river.

In article opsmjty9n6wnvjb9@whisk, (James
Farrar) wrote:

On 20 Feb 2005 16:25:34 -0800, wrote:

IMHO there is not much point in getting the Heathrow Express because
it costs more and you still have to negotiate the tube system.

Have you ever tried taking suitcases on the Piccadilly line? As another
poster has said, HEX and taxi is the way to go.

Not if going from and to Cambridge via King's Cross. The Piccadilly is
much easier, albeit slower.

--
Colin Rosenstiel

I'd much rather take the HE to Paddington and then a cab to the hotel if I had
anything more than a carry-on. Its not that far to the other side of
Hyde/Kensington Park from the train station. Beats trying to drag a bunch of
bags on the Tube. Faster as well.

Obviously here speaks someone who has lots of money (or an expense
account). HE is about 3 times the price of a tube ticket and the tube
ticket (if a travel card is bought) can then be used to travel around
using public transport the rest of the day, unlike the HE ticket.

*And* then the traveller is also queuing up for, and paying through
the nose for a cab, dragging their "bunch of bags" all the while. I
would contend that travelling on the Piccadilly Line outside the rush
hour will take about the same time as HE+cab to many destinations -
including expensive hotels in Hyde Park and/or Kensington Park

Ric Euteneuer wrote to uk.transport.london on Mon, 28 Feb 2005:

*And* then the traveller is also queuing up for, and paying through
the nose for a cab, dragging their "bunch of bags" all the while. I
would contend that travelling on the Piccadilly Line outside the rush
hour will take about the same time as HE+cab to many destinations -
including expensive hotels in Hyde Park and/or Kensington Park

I believe you can get a dedicated minibus to various hotels, which is a
good compromise - cheaper than a taxi, but easier than wrestling with PT
when you're jet-lagged.
--
"Mrs Redboots"
http://www.amsmyth.demon.co.uk/
Website updated 20 February 2005

"Mrs Redboots" wrote in message
...

I believe you can get a dedicated minibus to various hotels,
which is a good compromise - cheaper than a taxi,

But is it cheaper? ISTR it is about GBP 5 single, which I would imagine
would pay for a taxi from Heathrow to most of the local hotels...

--
John Rowland - Spamtrapped
Transport Plans for the London Area, updated 2001
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Acro...69/tpftla.html
A man's vehicle is a symbol of his manhood.
That's why my vehicle's the Piccadilly Line -
It's the size of a county and it comes every two and a half minutes

John Rowland wrote to uk.transport.london on Tue, 1 Mar 2005:

"Mrs Redboots" wrote in message
...

I believe you can get a dedicated minibus to various hotels,
which is a good compromise - cheaper than a taxi,

But is it cheaper? ISTR it is about GBP 5 single, which I would imagine
would pay for a taxi from Heathrow to most of the local hotels...

That's local, though - it costs more like GPB 60 to get to a London
hotel....
--
"Mrs Redboots"
http://www.amsmyth.demon.co.uk/
Website updated 20 February 2005

Have you ever tried taking suitcases on the Piccadilly line? As another
poster has said, HEX and taxi is the way to go.

Yes, frequently. They even took out seats on the Picc to allow for
more luggage. HEx and Taxi is the way to go if you're

i) rich
ii) on expenses

and iii) staying at a hotel in Paddington

I've encountered a lot of hostility to normal underground services,
mainly from the USA, who think it is a den of Bronx style iniquity.

In message , Ric
Euteneuer writes

I've encountered a lot of hostility to normal underground services,
mainly from the USA, who think it is a den of Bronx style iniquity.

You'd never guess, given the vast numbers of Americans I see on the
Piccadilly line every time I use it.

--
Paul Terry

On 1 Mar 2005 02:35:19 -0800, Ric Euteneuer wrote:

Have you ever tried taking suitcases on the Piccadilly line? As another
poster has said, HEX and taxi is the way to go.

Yes, frequently. They even took out seats on the Picc to allow for
more luggage. HEx and Taxi is the way to go if you're

i) rich
ii) on expenses

and iii) staying at a hotel in Paddington

I travelled from Heathrow, travelling down from Manchester on the train
the same day. Neither rich nor on expenses, definitely worth it.

On 1 Mar 2005 02:35:19 -0800, (Ric Euteneuer) wrote:

Have you ever tried taking suitcases on the Piccadilly line? As another
poster has said, HEX and taxi is the way to go.

Yes, frequently. They even took out seats on the Picc to allow for
more luggage. HEx and Taxi is the way to go if you're

i) rich
ii) on expenses

and iii) staying at a hotel in Paddington

....or sensible enough to convert regular BAA airport &parking spending
into WorldPoints (www.baa.com/worldpoints) for half price HEx
vouchers.

Heathrow for £6.50 - money well spent when compared with the tube.


--
Cheers,

Jason.


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