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  • #102
    kingshankly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,589 ✭✭✭kingshankly


    hi folks heading to london with the misses and 2 year old next month for a couple of nights,flying to stanstead and will get the train in but looking for a hotel close to the sights,not too bothered about shopping( as we are then getting the train up to liverpool for a few days where she can shop where we are more familiar).
    and what sights are a must was there 15 or so years ago cant remember feck all


  • #103
    OPENROAD
    Registered Users Posts: 11,692 ✭✭✭✭OPENROAD


    kingshankly wrote: »
    hi folks heading to london with the misses and 2 year old next month for a couple of nights,flying to stanstead and will get the train in but looking for a hotel close to the sights,not too bothered about shopping( as we are then getting the train up to liverpool for a few days where she can shop where we are more familiar).
    and what sights are a must was there 15 or so years ago cant remember feck all

    For hotel see my post no.93 as mentioned Kensington is a really nice area, one slight drawback is that it is much more convenient for Heathrow rather than Stanstead, that said if you get the train from Stanstead to Liverpool street station, jump on the tube from here, take the Circle line westbound direct to Gloucester Road(14 stops- approx 25mins)

    Liverpool st station is grid ref C6 on the below map, Gloucester Rd is grid ref D3.5

    http://www.tfl.gov.uk/assets/downloads/standard-tube-map.pdf

    As for attractions you are spoiled for chocie in London, if the weather is good I would give Kensington Gardens a vist(10 minute walk from hotel in post93) a really nice park which also has Kensington Palace where Princess Diana lived. I would give the hop on bus tour a go as this will bring you to all the major attractions in London and you can hop on and hop off at whatever point you want.

    The London Eye is a must imo, the views of London are superb, on a clear day you can even see as far west as Heathrow and Windsor.Great views of all the great London landmarks, St Pauls,Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace,the City of London,Canary Wharf etc.. Tube station for the London Eye is Westminster (D 4.5 IS GRID REF) which is on the circle(yellow) and district(green line) and Jubilee line(grey line)

    http://www.visitlondon.com/attractions/detail/282783

    From the London eye a boat trip along the Thames is well worth it, you can take a short boat trip up to the Tower Of London or you can take a longer boat trip to Greenwich. You can also go by boat from here to Hampton Court Palace.

    Buckingham Palace is now open to the public during the summer and is also well worth a visit.

    The below link is an excellent site for finding attractions, London also has many attractions that have no entry fee if you are on a budget.

    http://www.visitlondon.com/attractions/culture/.


    As you are only there for a couple of days, do the bus tour it will take in the majority of attractions and the boat trip to the Tower of London. I know you mentioned shopping is not that important but a visit to Harrods is a must imo, it is an attraction in itself, Harrods tube station is Knightsbridge on the Piccadilly line(dark blue) map grid ref is D4.


  • #104
    mccy02
    Registered Users Posts: 18 ✭mccy02


    stay away from the thistle euston hotel anyway!


    Sights - trafalgar square, and absolute must. Covent garden is lovely but on a sunny sat, you just couldn't bear the crowds. The bus tour is very good, you get to see the city comfortably and can decide which things you'd like to visit and just hop off.


  • #105
    johnnyboy4711
    Closed Accounts Posts: 795 ✭✭✭johnnyboy4711


    Hi all,
    can anyone recommend a nice restaurant in the Haymarket area for a meal before The phantom of the opera in haymarket.
    Show is at 7.30pm so maybe an early bird?not sure.
    anyone gone and done this already?
    thanks
    john


  • #106
    MonicaBing
    Registered Users Posts: 611 ✭✭✭MonicaBing


    Hey all, a couple of questions for ya... Anyone know which tube to get to Brockley from Liverpool st? Also, where can we buy tix for the hop on hop off bus to see the sights? Thanks.


  • #107
    BuffyBot
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,924 ✭✭✭✭BuffyBot


    www.journeyplanner.org is your friend for all London transport queries :)

    As for tickets - well there are various different providers, each with their own site. In many central/popular locations they'll actually have agents at the stop selling tickets on the spot.


  • #108
    Fratton Fred
    Closed Accounts Posts: 26,567 ✭✭✭✭Fratton Fred


    Monica,

    If you mean Brockley in Surrey, then you are better off flying into Gatwick rather than Stansted. Brockley isn't on the tube, it is an over ground station on the line into London Bridge.


  • #109
    Fratton Fred
    Closed Accounts Posts: 26,567 ✭✭✭✭Fratton Fred


    I'm flying to Dublin from LCY on Friday. is it really as easy as they claim?

    I am getting there using the DLR, anyone got any idea how long it takes to get from the station to the check in desks?

    Also, does anyone know if Cityjet have checkin kiosks/terminals at Dublin? my Flight Monday is at 6:40 (Which is a rediculously busy time) and I might not get a chance to print out a boarding pass beforehand so may have to pick it up at the airport.


  • #110
    faceman
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 16,648 CMod ✭✭✭✭faceman


    London City airport is my favourite airport. Its so easy to navigate through. Its small but its not like some of the shacks Ryanair fly you too in Europe. The waiting area after you pass through security feels like an executive lounge.

    I havent used the DLR to get to it but from what I know (although I could be wrong) its within a few minutes of the door.

    Cityjet are operated by Air France so you shouldnt have any issue in Dublin Airport.


  • #111
    thebiglad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,651 ✭✭✭thebiglad


    You will be in the DLR less than 2 minutes after exiting front doors (and also the arrivals area of City Airport is very small).

    It is a very nice airport, although very small and not too much by way of entertainment so don't check in for flight 2 hours early!

    Think Cityjet may share check in with AirFrance in Dublin, whatever, they have staff and check in when I flew with them was without problem.


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  • #112
    greenman09
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,909 ✭✭✭greenman09


    Hi
    heading over here weekend of 7/8th aug. Looking for decent priced hotels in or around the city. And also a site where i can get cheap enough tickets for shows maybe
    thanks in advance


  • #113
    thebiglad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,651 ✭✭✭thebiglad


    Really depends on what you want to pay.

    For budget (Ryanair type) hotel check out Travel Lodge or with a bigger budget check out www.laterooms.com - the secret rooms can be a real steal. They also have theatre tickets.

    In terms of shows, the obvious choice is www.tkts.co.uk - there are also many kiosks around Leicester Square, you will get something if not too fussy. If you want a specific show, particularly the big names then best book before you go and don't expect discount. Matinees are of course easier to get than the evening shows (and cheaper).

    Many of the larger theatres release tickets immediately prior to the shows, necessary to queue at box office - not guaranteed so may not be an option.

    Another website you may be interested in is www.officiallondontheatre.co.uk/

    Should add, many theatres have no shows on a Sunday (as your dates are Friday and Saturday not an issue) - keep this in mind.


  • #114
    Cruisy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 62 ✭✭Cruisy


    London City is the business...you just walk out and you're in London - ok, you're east of London, but if where you're going is anywhere that side of town, I think it's great, much faster than getting through the corridoors of heathrow...


  • #115
    jobless
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,183 ✭✭✭jobless


    Hi,

    Traveling to london soon for first time, just wondering what is the best airport to fly into if i'm staying in central london?.... can anyone recommend a decent hotel too?


  • #116
    rossie1977
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,365 ✭✭✭✭rossie1977


    the closest is london city but very few flights go there, heathrow is the biggest and is located in the west of the city and easily accessible by underground, for me though its too busy

    gatwick is my personal favourite, there is a train every few minutes from gatwick to victoria station in central london (journey time is 30 mins and tickets cost £5 one way if you book early on http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/


  • #117
    Mill21
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81 ✭✭Mill21


    jobless wrote: »
    Hi,

    Traveling to london soon for first time, just wondering what is the best airport to fly into if i'm staying in central london?.... can anyone recommend a decent hotel too?

    In my opinion Heathrow. Been to London loads of times and always come through Heathrow. Never been to Gatwick, mainly cos I'v always found heathrow very convienient.

    I was last there in June. Stayed at the London Guards Hotels. It was nice hotel. Nothing majorly special. Not too dear tho, close to underground (central line) easy to get to from heathrow (one underground change - costs £3ish) or you can get an express one it paddington, but I don't think its cheap

    http://www.londonguardshotel.co.uk/
    http://www.booking.com/hotel/gb/londonguardshotel.en.html

    and it had continental breakast which was plenty for me and was included saving time and money
    rossie1977 wrote: »
    the closest is london city but very few flights go there, heathrow is the biggest and is located in the west of the city and easily accessible by underground, for me though its too busy

    I work at the airport and I think its just city jet (air france) that fly to LCY
    You're right there though early morning the picidilly line is very busy, (I went over 2nd flight back on the last) and for the way home it was empty. Its just usual peak times.


  • #118
    Gran Hermano
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    Heathrow gets my vote, Gatwick is a mare during the summer as it's packed with charter passengers.

    Fly into Heathrow and then get the Heathrow Express.
    https://www.heathrowexpress.com/


  • #119
    OPENROAD
    Registered Users Posts: 11,692 ✭✭✭✭OPENROAD


    jobless wrote: »
    Hi,

    Traveling to london soon for first time, just wondering what is the best airport to fly into if i'm staying in central london?.... can anyone recommend a decent hotel too?


    I would go for Heathow, where exactly in Central London are you staying?


  • #120
    zagmund
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,501 ✭✭✭zagmund


    It really depends on where you are staying, how long you are going for, whether you don't mind changing tube, etc . . .

    Gatwick used to be my favourite, but after my last two trips there it is firmly off the list. Last Sunday Ryanair had 2 desks open for about 6 flights. The queue stretched for miles. We were stood there for well over an hour and only moved about 2 metres. The queue must have been a good 150-200m long, so you can imagine how long it was going to take. Eventually BAA/Ryanair opened up another desk for the Dublin flight, but that took ages too. Eventually got through that and then (with 10m to go to the flight) walked into another huge queue for security. Bunked that queue (just about) got through, sent #2 son off to the loo (he was bursting at this stage), checked the board and got to the flight with just a few minutes to spare. The whole problem was just brought on by the amount of queueing involved. Total nightmare.

    Next time we go back we're going to London City - City Jet have reduced their prices big time from what I can see.

    z


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  • #121
    MrMiyagi
    Registered Users Posts: 219 ✭✭MrMiyagi


    Where is the best / cheapest place to store your luggage in central London for less than 24 hours?


  • #122
    foxy06
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,138 ✭✭✭foxy06


    foxy06 wrote: »
    Bit concerned over a hotel I have booked for myself hubby and 2 kids. Has anyone stayed in this area or know what the hotel is like? I only realised after making the booking that it is quite a rough area from what I have been told. Can anyone put my mind at rest?

    http://www.cityhotellondon.co.uk/

    The hotel looks nice but from some of the reviews on trip advisor I might be in for a horrible stay!

    Just back form this weekend and I had no reason to worry. Hotel was grand no noise at all from nightclub or street as was mentioned on trip advisor and the hotel was very close to tube and not far from everything. Had a great trip.


  • #123
    Fratton Fred
    Closed Accounts Posts: 26,567 ✭✭✭✭Fratton Fred


    London City is very easy (As I have just found out) but I still prefer Heathrow.

    One thing i would advise, check tain times and opt for the Heathrow Connect into Paddington rather than the Express. It takes five minutes longer but is about a third of the price.


  • #124
    BuffyBot
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,924 ✭✭✭✭BuffyBot


    MrMiyagi wrote: »
    Where is the best / cheapest place to store your luggage in central London for less than 24 hours?

    http://www.left-baggage.co.uk/ operate facilities in many of a the larger rail stations.


  • #125
    alpha2zulu
    Closed Accounts Posts: 689 ✭✭✭alpha2zulu


    Last Sunday Ryanair had 2 desks open for about 6 flights. The queue stretched for miles. We were stood there for well over an hour and only moved about 2 metres. The queue must have been a good 150-200m long, so you can imagine how long it was going to take. Eventually BAA/Ryanair opened up another desk for the Dublin flight

    That queue is completely down to the airline and handling agent, BAA doesent come into the equation. The aer lingus check in is in a separate area downstairs and is a much more civil expierience, however as others have said, the huge charter flight operation in the summer makes security a pain. Outside of the summer Gatwick would be my usual 2nd choice after Heathrow. Gatwick is still miles ahead of Stansted or Luton.

    For the moment at least Heathrow T1 is pretty much hassle free with almost all BA flights gone to T5, last time i passed through around 5PM and security had no queue at all.


  • #126
    Fratton Fred
    Closed Accounts Posts: 26,567 ✭✭✭✭Fratton Fred


    alpha2zulu wrote: »
    For the moment at least Heathrow T1 is pretty much hassle free with almost all BA flights gone to T5, last time i passed through around 5PM and security had no queue at all.

    T1 is starting to get busier, but there it still takes about five minutes to clear boarding pass control and passenger screening and that is without all the lanes open. Most of the Star Alliance is now in T1 as they prepare to demolish T2.


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  • #127
    zagmund
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,501 ✭✭✭zagmund


    alpha2zulu wrote: »
    That queue is completely down to the airline and handling agent, BAA doesent come into the equation. The aer lingus check in is in a separate area downstairs and is a much more civil expierience, however as others have said, the huge charter flight operation in the summer makes security a pain. Outside of the summer Gatwick would be my usual 2nd choice after Heathrow. Gatwick is still miles ahead of Stansted or Luton.

    For the moment at least Heathrow T1 is pretty much hassle free with almost all BA flights gone to T5, last time i passed through around 5PM and security had no queue at all.

    In this case BAA badged staff were organising the queue since there were no Ryanair staff on the ground. I can only presume that BAA get a little annoyed when some airlines don't man their desks correctly and start clogging up other airlines desks and merging into the back of the security queue.

    z


  • #128
    Fratton Fred
    Closed Accounts Posts: 26,567 ✭✭✭✭Fratton Fred


    zagmund wrote: »
    In this case BAA badged staff were organising the queue since there were no Ryanair staff on the ground. I can only presume that BAA get a little annoyed when some airlines don't man their desks correctly and start clogging up other airlines desks and merging into the back of the security queue.

    z

    that is what puts me off Gatwick, it seems to get clogged up very easily. sometimes its like a bloody rugby scrum trying to get from the train to the queue for the screening area, which is another rugby scrum.


  • #129
    alpha2zulu
    Closed Accounts Posts: 689 ✭✭✭alpha2zulu


    zagmund wrote: »
    In this case BAA badged staff were organising the queue since there were no Ryanair staff on the ground. I can only presume that BAA get a little annoyed when some airlines don't man their desks correctly and start clogging up other airlines desks and merging into the back of the security queue.

    z

    Ryanair have no staff directly employed with the company at LGW, all ground handling is outsourced so it is as you say, BAA staff trying to rescue the situation as best they can.


    Next time we go back we're going to London City - City Jet have reduced their prices big time from what I can see.

    They are a great little airline to fly with, still with 20kgs free baggage, free onboard bar and a minimum check in time at London city of 15min (20min with hold baggage) and if you factor in the free baggage and not having to pay for a Stansted/Heathrow/Gatwick express etc there fares can become very competitive.


  • #130
    zagmund
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,501 ✭✭✭zagmund


    For a number of reasons I am getting a Eurostar to/from the UK to Paris shortly and I am trying to work out the best airport connections in London.

    The train is an essential part, so saying "fly straight from Dublin to Paris" isn't going to help here.

    Initially I was going to fly to Heathrow, get the train to Paddington and then either a taxi or tube along the road (Euston Road ?) to St. Pancras, although I now see that you can get trians direct from Gatwick & Luton (well Luton Parkway anyway) to St. Pancras.

    But then I started thinking about the options of getting off at Ebbsfleet or Ashford and linking directly to whichever airport from there. I can't find any information on usefull links from these stations to the London Airports - does anyone know if there are such links ?

    z


  • #131
    rossie1977
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,365 ✭✭✭✭rossie1977


    yeah i got the train direct from luton to pancras, costs like £10 one way on the day, its a 30 minute journey and there will be a free bus outside luton parkway to take you to the airport (about 2 mins drive)

    tube from pancras to liverpool street and then stansted express from there will cost about £16


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  • #132
    Ponster
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 10,912 Mod ✭✭✭✭Ponster


    You'll be flying from Ireland?

    Which UK airport would be the easiest for the Ireland-> UK trip?

    I really doubt here are any links from Ashford to the London airports besides flying from Lydd Airport.


  • #133
    Fratton Fred
    Closed Accounts Posts: 26,567 ✭✭✭✭Fratton Fred


    I'm not sure there is a direct train from Gatwick at the moment because the thameslink is suspended, but there is from Luton Parkway.

    It is easy to get there from any of the airports to be honest, Stansted trains go into Liverpool St which is only a few stops on the circle/hammersmith and Metropolitan lines but is a longer train journey.

    i would go by flight times and cost personally and work it from there.

    Getting to Ashford would involve going into London and back out again so it would take longer.


  • #134
    niceirishfella
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,538 ✭✭✭niceirishfella


    Headed to London soon, Midweek with Wife and 2 kids.
    Would like to maybe stay in a swish apt in central london.........anyone got any recommendations?


  • #135
    ihadu
    Closed Accounts Posts: 175 ✭✭ihadu


    i'm bringing my gf to London at the end of august and searched expedia.com for hotels only to find it costs E350+ per night. i'm not looking for anything too plush, a nice 3-4star would suit fine.

    any suggestions or weblinks? my budget is E100 per night but don't wish to stay in a hostel (too old for that now)


  • #136
    Ponster
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 10,912 Mod ✭✭✭✭Ponster


    You could chance Priceline.com

    You should be able to get a 4* or 5* hotel for less than €100 (for example I got Grosvenor House, 5* in Mayfair for €95)


    Take a look at the calendar here and ether your dates choosing 'other countries' as your destination and it'll give you results of what other people have paid for their London hotels via Priceline.


  • #137
    ihadu
    Closed Accounts Posts: 175 ✭✭ihadu


    Ponster wrote: »
    You could chance Priceline.com

    You should be able to get a 4* or 5* hotel for less than €100 (for example I got Grosvenor House, 5* in Mayfair for €95)


    Take a look at the calendar here and ether your dates choosing 'other countries' as your destination and it'll give you results of what other people have paid for their London hotels via Priceline.

    thats exactly what i was looking for, thanks for taking the time to reply.
    i'll let you know how it goes.


  • #138
    OPENROAD
    Registered Users Posts: 11,692 ✭✭✭✭OPENROAD


    ihadu wrote: »
    i'm bringing my gf to London at the end of august and searched expedia.com for hotels only to find it costs E350+ per night. i'm not looking for anything too plush, a nice 3-4star would suit fine.

    any suggestions or weblinks? my budget is E100 per night but don't wish to stay in a hostel (too old for that now)

    Some of the cheapest rates are available direct from hotels websites.

    See my earlier post in this thread, post no.93.

    http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055517217&page=7


  • #139
    flycruise
    Closed Accounts Posts: 58 ✭✭flycruise


    Going to London myself in October and staying in My Hotel Bloomsbury, google it, great location and great rate. 2 ppl, 3 nights - works out at €66 pp per night. Booked with the hotel online.


  • #140
    poochie2009
    Closed Accounts Posts: 59 ✭✭poochie2009


    hey all,
    myself and my other half are heading to london for the weekend..my knowledge of london is bad but i would like to stay in the city center. Has anyone a recommendation of any hotel in the area ??im curently looking online and there is so many!:confused:


  • #141
    Fratton Fred
    Closed Accounts Posts: 26,567 ✭✭✭✭Fratton Fred


    poochie2009 wrote: »
    hey all,
    myself and my other half are heading to london for the weekend..my knowledge of london is bad but i would like to stay in the city center. Has anyone a recommendation of any hotel in the area ??im curently looking online and there is so many!:confused:

    london doesn't have a city centre as such, not in the sense that dublin or Galway do for example.

    Your best bet would be to decide what it is you want to do, plan what tubes lines you need to be near and get a hotel convenient for them.

    you will probably spend most of your time in the west end, so somewhere around WC2 is probably best. I believe OPENROAD has a good suggestion for that is handy for that area (SW7 is very easy for the west end)


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  • #142
    nialldinho
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 800 ✭✭✭nialldinho


    Ponster wrote: »
    You could chance Priceline.com

    You should be able to get a 4* or 5* hotel for less than €100 (for example I got Grosvenor House, 5* in Mayfair for €95)


    Take a look at the calendar here and ether your dates choosing 'other countries' as your destination and it'll give you results of what other people have paid for their London hotels via Priceline.

    Hi

    I'm heading to London at the end of the month and that hotel looks ideal. I've had a look on betterbidding and people have got it for $135 per night which sounds good to me.

    How should I go about trying to get this rate on priceline? Just put in Mayfair and $135? Or is it more complicated than that?

    Thanks


  • #143
    Ponster
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 10,912 Mod ✭✭✭✭Ponster


    nialldinho wrote: »
    How should I go about trying to get this rate on priceline? Just put in Mayfair and $135?

    Nope. Worst case is you don't get it and you have to wait 24 hours to rebid with a higher price (or straight away with an extra location).

    Bid 145 just in case if you don't want to take the risk. It'll still be a steal.


  • #144
    bluedolphin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,421 ✭✭✭bluedolphin


    Hi! I'm looking for a (very much) budget hotel/hostel near Russell Square/Euston/UCL campus (that area) for next week. I'm starting studying in UCL in September and going over next week to look for accommodation. As that's where I'll be based for college, I'd like to stay there next week so that I can properly gauge distances to properties I'm viewing. As I'm a student, the cheaper the better; basic no-frills accommodation is fine - just someplace to sleep at night. Thanks!


  • #145
    mairsmi
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17 ✭mairsmi


    bluedolphin wrote: »
    Hi! I'm looking for a (very much) budget hotel/hostel near Russell Square/Euston/UCL campus (that area) for next week. I'm starting studying in UCL in September and going over next week to look for accommodation. As that's where I'll be based for college, I'd like to stay there next week so that I can properly gauge distances to properties I'm viewing. As I'm a student, the cheaper the better; basic no-frills accommodation is fine - just someplace to sleep at night. Thanks!

    Have a look at
    www.pickwickhall.co.uk
    The Astor Museum Inn
    The clink Hostel

    Have fun in UCL. It's in a fab location. Brilliant place to go to college!


  • #146
    CRAIG07
    Closed Accounts Posts: 237 ✭✭CRAIG07


    hey my 2 friends and i have planned to go to london in november and stay a night or two...

    we have picked a hotel close to oxford street which is in a great location....

    we would like to know if there are any night clubs or discos around there that we could go to 2 of us are 19 the other is 18....

    thanks for your replies in advance ;)


  • #147
    Going2London
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2 ✭Going2London


    Can you still purchase tickets for the Gatwick Express on-board Ryanair flights? Or should I pre-book online?

    Anybody know how much they are?


  • #148
    overthebridge
    Registered Users Posts: 532 ✭✭✭overthebridge


    I'm going to london in mid october and am going to go on the london eye.
    I looked up the website and it gave me an option of buying a normal ticket or a fast track ticket - which avoids the queue. normal ticket is 17.50 and fast track is 24.50
    Has anyone any experience of this, is it worth my while paying for fast track or are the queues manageable ?


  • #149
    dellytots
    Registered Users Posts: 104 ✭✭dellytots


    Me and my husband are traveling to London for 3days at the end of september (thurs-sun)and I need somewhere cheap to stay. We will be flying into Luton airport and have a wedding to go to near the Trafalgar Sq area on the Saturday.So need a hotel near enough to the city itself. Everywere Ive been looking seems fairly expencive about £80-£90 a night being the cheapest for a double bed room. I thought there was a recession on......???
    If anyone could reccomend a hotel it'd be great :) Thank you


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    Qprmeath
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 957 ✭✭✭Qprmeath


    Going2London wrote: »
    Can you still purchase tickets for the Gatwick Express on-board Ryanair flights? Or should I pre-book online?
    Anybody know how much they are?


    Ryanair dont sell Gatwick Express tickets. Anyway yu should use Southern railways. Half the price and only about 5 minutes slower to Victoria.


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  • #151
    Qprmeath
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 957 ✭✭✭Qprmeath


    dellytots wrote: »
    Me and my husband are traveling to London for 3days at the end of september (thurs-sun)and I need somewhere cheap to stay. We will be flying into Luton airport and have a wedding to go to near the Trafalgar Sq area on the Saturday.So need a hotel near enough to the city itself. Everywere Ive been looking seems fairly expencive about £80-£90 a night being the cheapest for a double bed room. I thought there was a recession on......???
    If anyone could reccomend a hotel it'd be great :) Thank you

    Adria Hotel in Hammersmith is where I stay. Nothing fancy but clean and well located close to Hammersmith station. Not too far from Trafalgar Sq. You will pay top price for hotels close to Trafalgar Square.


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