Author: Bob Handford
The Public Transport Pass Of Choice For Groups Of 10 Or More
A little publicised ticket option for public transport in London is the Group Day Ticket.
If you are a group of 10 or more, this ticket should be what you benchmark any other alternatives against.
First lets get the negatives out of the way.
This ticket is… Continue reading
Author: Bob Handford
Child fares on London’s Underground and Buses are very complicated and fragmented. Every year on January 2nd ticket regulations and prices are reviewed and normally the authorities tinker around to a lesser or greater degree with the child travel concessions.
For 2013 the authorities have been unusually inactive, the only real changes have been fare rises averaging around 4%.
This piece tries to explain as simply… Continue reading
Author: Bob Handford
One of the best long running promotions for visitors to London is the 2 for 1 admissions discount when you have a rail ticket.
The promotion is fundamentally targeted at the British to encourage them to take the train on days out instead of perhaps taking the car. Just by printing out a free voucher from the promotion web site and showing a valid train ticket people can… Continue reading
Author: Bob Handford
There is no simple answer to the Oyster or Travelcard question – either could be the right product for your individual needs.
This blog post is aimed at the visitor to London, visiting for two weeks maximum. If you are a resident, the answer to this question will inevitably be Oyster Card.
Just follow this page through and you should be able to make an informed judgements… Continue reading
Author: Bob Handford
The short clip below demonstrates the ticket barriers on London’s Underground network. You will have to negotiate a set of ticket barriers both on entering the Underground system and when you exit.
Very similar barriers are also in place at London’s railway stations.
If you have an Oyster Card just swipe your card over the yellow… Continue reading
“Best” can mean different things to different people, cheapest, best value, close to the sights, health clubs, pampering, near nightlife or theatres …
For the purpose of this discussion we’re really saying what are the most convenient hoel districts if you are staying in London.
So first lets take a look at the major hotel districts.
The easiest aspect… Continue reading
Author: Bob Handford
Is it practical to take your luggage on the crowded London Underground system.
By far the cheapest option to get into Central London from Heathrow Airport is the London Underground. There is also almost certainly an Underground Station real close to your accommodation too making it very convenient.
If you are not arriving at Heathrow then thre is a good chance you will have an awkward transfer… Continue reading
The shortest London Underground journey you can take is just 300 yards, taking just 40 seconds. The Piccadilly Line of the Underground holds this honour between Leicester Square and Covent Garden.
So as a matter of curiosity Bob performed his own race, quicker to walk or ride.
Well Covent Garden to Leicester Square is straight forward enough walking, 3 minutes along Long Acre resisting the detractions of Stanford ‘s… Continue reading
Author: Bob Handford
It is possible to purchase Oyster and Travelcards if you live outside London using the TFL on-line shop.
The downside of this is there is no true e-ticket, you have the products sent to you by normal mail or courier which as well as taking days to deliver works out more expensive as you have to cover admin and dispatch… Continue reading
Author: Bob Handford
Barons Court – The Station Of Choice To Change Underground Trains From Heathrow On The Piccadilly Line
If you are using the London Underground from Heathrow there is a very good chance you will need to change trains from the Piccadilly Line to the District Line.
With luggage you can do yourself a big favour by changing trains from the Piccadilly Line at Barons Court for… Continue reading
