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.... Stanstead airport.

Can someone please advice the cheapest way to get two adults and a child
from Stanstead airport to central London and back again. Traveling in on a
Friday morning and returning on Monday evening. (9pm flight) I've had a
look at the Stanstead website and from what I can see the train prices are
almost as expensive as the easyjet flights I'm getting from N.Ireland!

TIA ... John

PS: First post here so greetings to you all from Northern Ireland.

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"Tullyhubbert" wrote in message

Can someone please advice the cheapest way to get two adults and a child
from Stanstead airport to central London and back again. Traveling in on a
Friday morning and returning on Monday evening. (9pm flight) I've had a
look at the Stanstead website and from what I can see the train prices are
almost as expensive as the easyjet flights I'm getting from N.Ireland!

Some more!

On the Friday I'm arriving I'll be using public transport quite a bit. From
East Dulwich as far North as the Ally Pally and lots of places in between.
So I think I'll be needing an all zone travel card. How much is an adult and
a child travel card?

Also I'll be leaving the Ally Pally about 11pm on Friday evening. Whats the
public transport like at that time with regards to returning to East
Dulwich?

So many questions!

Thanks ... John

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"Tullyhubbert" wrote in message
...
... Stanstead airport.

Can someone please advice the cheapest way to get two adults and a child
from Stanstead airport to central London and back again. Traveling in on a
Friday morning and returning on Monday evening. (9pm flight) I've had a
look at the Stanstead website and from what I can see the train prices are
almost as expensive as the easyjet flights I'm getting from N.Ireland!

TIA ... John

PS: First post here so greetings to you all from Northern Ireland.


Bus is the obvious suggestion. Have a look at:

http://www.baa.com/doc/b7f2e04571b96...a3fd_main.html

The A6 bus (National Express) seems to be the one you want.

Colin

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On Mon, 29 Sep 2003 21:27:27 +0100 "Tullyhubbert"
said...

Can someone please advice the cheapest way to get two adults and a child
from Stanstead airport to central London and back again. Traveling in on a
Friday morning and returning on Monday evening. (9pm flight) I've had a
look at the Stanstead website and from what I can see the train prices are
almost as expensive as the easyjet flights I'm getting from N.Ireland!

Probably the coach would be the cheapest option. See:

http://www.nationalexpress.com/p.cfm?n=pai-std

--
Phil Richards
London, N4

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"Colin" typed


The A6 bus (National Express) seems to be the one you want.

Yup. The A6 is slow but reliable, cheap and runs through the night
between Stansted and Victoria.

--
Helen D. Vecht:
Edgware.

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"Tullyhubbert" wrote in message
...

"Tullyhubbert" wrote in message

Can someone please advice the cheapest way to get two adults and a child
from Stanstead airport to central London and back again. Traveling in on
a
Friday morning and returning on Monday evening. (9pm flight) I've had a
look at the Stanstead website and from what I can see the train prices
are
almost as expensive as the easyjet flights I'm getting from N.Ireland!

Some more!

On the Friday I'm arriving I'll be using public transport quite a bit. From
East Dulwich as far North as the Ally Pally and lots of places in between.
So I think I'll be needing an all zone travel card. How much is an adult
and
a child travel card?

Alexandra Palace is in Zone 3 and East Dulwich is in Zone 2 so you probably
won't need an all zone travelcard. You can get a family travelcard for zones
1-4 for £3 adult and 80p child.

Also I'll be leaving the Ally Pally about 11pm on Friday evening. Whats the
public transport like at that time with regards to returning to East
Dulwich?

The last train to East Dulwich leaves London Bridge at 2349. In order to
catch that you would need to be on the 2255 from Alexandra Palace and then
catch the Northern Line from King's Cross to London Bridge.

Peter Smyth

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"Peter Smyth" wrote in message

Alexandra Palace is in Zone 3 and East Dulwich is in Zone 2 so you
probably
won't need an all zone travelcard. You can get a family travelcard for
zones
1-4 for £3 adult and 80p child.

Thanks for the reply.

Thats an all day travel card for zones 1-4 for £3 adult and 80p child? We
are two adult males and a child heading for a sporting event in the Ally
Pally (Ice-hockey) Do we qualify for a family travelcard ok?

Seems cheap to me, last time I was in London I think an adult card was £4.10
(approx)

Ta. john

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"Tullyhubbert" wrote in message
...

"Peter Smyth" wrote in message

Alexandra Palace is in Zone 3 and East Dulwich is in Zone 2 so you
probably
won't need an all zone travelcard. You can get a family travelcard for
zones
1-4 for £3 adult and 80p child.

Thanks for the reply.

Thats an all day travel card for zones 1-4 for £3 adult and 80p child? We
are two adult males and a child heading for a sporting event in the Ally
Pally (Ice-hockey) Do we qualify for a family travelcard ok?

Yes, it doesn't matter if you are related or not. The only condition is that
you must travel together at all times.

Peter Smyth

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On Mon, 29 Sep 2003 22:34:14 +0100, "Tullyhubbert"
wrote:

[snip]

We are two adult males and a child heading for a sporting event in the Ally
Pally (Ice-hockey) Do we qualify for a family travelcard ok?

[snip]

As long as you travel together then you will be able to buy and use a
family travelcard.

They are for off-peak travel which is after 9.30am Mon - Fri. All day
Sat, Sun and public holidays.



--
Michelle Lee (U.K)

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"Tullyhubbert" wrote in message
...

On the Friday I'm arriving I'll be using public transport quite a bit.
From
East Dulwich as far North as the Ally Pally and lots of places in between.
So I think I'll be needing an all zone travel card. How much is an adult
and
a child travel card?

Also I'll be leaving the Ally Pally about 11pm on Friday evening. Whats
the
public transport like at that time with regards to returning to East
Dulwich?

Sounds like your best bet is to get one-day Travelcards from Stansted. That
will cover your journey to London and all the travelling around that
evening, on National Rail, London Underground and buses. There may be a
family ticket available. Try the TfL travel planner for that last trip. It
might just be OK, or it might involve night buses.
--
Terry Harper, Web Co-ordinator, The Omnibus Society
http://www.omnibussoc.org
E-mail:
URL: http://www.terry.harper.btinternet.co.uk/

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"Tullyhubbert" wrote in message
...
... Stanstead airport.

Can someone please advice the cheapest way to get two adults and a child
from Stanstead airport to central London and back again. Traveling in on a
Friday morning and returning on Monday evening. (9pm flight) I've had a
look at the Stanstead website and from what I can see the train prices are
almost as expensive as the easyjet flights I'm getting from N.Ireland!

TIA ... John

PS: First post here so greetings to you all from Northern Ireland.


I live in Epsom, and in the evenings i see branded Epsom Coaches returning
to base. The branding is advertising Stansted to London Victoria for £5, i
do not know how to go about purchasing the tickets however, or how much it
costs.

Phil K

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"Phil Richards" wrote in message
...
On Mon, 29 Sep 2003 21:27:27 +0100 "Tullyhubbert"
said...

Can someone please advice the cheapest way to get two adults and a child
from Stanstead airport to central London and back again. Traveling in on
a
Friday morning and returning on Monday evening. (9pm flight) I've had a
look at the Stanstead website and from what I can see the train prices
are
almost as expensive as the easyjet flights I'm getting from N.Ireland!

Probably the coach would be the cheapest option. See:

http://www.nationalexpress.com/p.cfm?n=pai-std

Watch out for roadworks and delays. I missed a flight despite allowing
twice the timetabled time for the journey!

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"Terry Harper" wrote in message

Sounds like your best bet is to get one-day Travelcards from Stansted.
That
will cover your journey to London and all the travelling around that
evening, on National Rail, London Underground and buses. There may be a
family ticket available. Try the TfL travel planner for that last trip. It
might just be OK, or it might involve night buses.

That sounds the business Terry. Can I find details of such online anywhere?
Finally what is the TfL travel planner and can I find it (whatever it is)
online anywhere?

Ta ... John

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On Tue, 30 Sep 2003 19:20:22 +0100, "Tullyhubbert"
wrote:


"Terry Harper" wrote in message
Try the TfL travel planner for that last trip. It
might just be OK, or it might involve night buses.

That sounds the business Terry. Can I find details of such online anywhere?
Finally what is the TfL travel planner and can I find it (whatever it is)
online anywhere?

http://journeyplanner.tfl.gov.uk/index.htm
--
Paul C


Admits to working for London Underground!

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"Tullyhubbert" wrote in message
...

"Terry Harper" wrote in message

Sounds like your best bet is to get one-day Travelcards from Stansted.
That
will cover your journey to London and all the travelling around that
evening, on National Rail, London Underground and buses. There may be a
family ticket available. Try the TfL travel planner for that last trip.
It
might just be OK, or it might involve night buses.

That sounds the business Terry. Can I find details of such online
anywhere?
Finally what is the TfL travel planner and can I find it (whatever it is)
online anywhere?

Ta ... John


Start at www.tfl.gov.uk follow the links and be prepared to explore

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"Tullyhubbert" wrote in message
...
"Terry Harper" wrote in message

Sounds like your best bet is to get one-day Travelcards from Stansted.
That
will cover your journey to London and all the travelling around that
evening, on National Rail, London Underground and buses. There may be a
family ticket available. Try the TfL travel planner for that last trip.
It
might just be OK, or it might involve night buses.

That sounds the business Terry. Can I find details of such online
anywhere?
Finally what is the TfL travel planner and can I find it (whatever it is)
online anywhere?

Someone else has given you the link to TfL.

To buy one day Travelcards, you walk up to the ticket office at Stansted and
say "two and a half one-day Travelcards, please" and they will magically
appear. You can pay with Visa or Mastercard, or even AMEX. They will work
all the ticket gates on the Underground as well as that at Liverpool Street
going out of the platform. on arrival.On a bus, you just show them to the
driver. You could also go back to Stansted if you wished, that evening, but
obviously you don't.
--
Terry Harper, Web Co-ordinator, The Omnibus Society
http://www.omnibussoc.org
E-mail:
URL: http://www.terry.harper.btinternet.co.uk/

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In message , Terry Harper
writes
To buy one day Travelcards, you walk up to the ticket office at Stansted and
say "two and a half one-day Travelcards, please" and they will magically
appear.

After you've found all the machines out of order, or not taking cards,
and you've waited in a long queue watching your train depart.
--
Roland Perry

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"Roland Perry" wrote in message
...
In message , Terry Harper
writes
To buy one day Travelcards, you walk up to the ticket office at Stansted
and
say "two and a half one-day Travelcards, please" and they will magically
appear.

After you've found all the machines out of order, or not taking cards,
and you've waited in a long queue watching your train depart.

That's why I told him to go to the ticket office.
--
Terry Harper, Web Co-ordinator, The Omnibus Society
http://www.omnibussoc.org
E-mail:
URL: http://www.terry.harper.btinternet.co.uk/

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In message , Terry Harper
writes
After you've found all the machines out of order, or not taking cards,
and you've waited in a long queue watching your train depart.

That's why I told him to go to the ticket office.

It's the ticket office that has the long queue :-(

Every time I've had to use it, anyway.
--
Roland Perry

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"Roland Perry" wrote in message
...
In message , Terry Harper
writes
After you've found all the machines out of order, or not taking cards,
and you've waited in a long queue watching your train depart.

That's why I told him to go to the ticket office.

It's the ticket office that has the long queue :-(

Every time I've had to use it, anyway.

Buy it on the train!

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Thanks to all for the advice ... John